American F1 Track Secured as Formula E Unveils Historic 2026 Calendar

Formula E has set a new milestone with its largest-ever race calendar for the 2026 season. The all-electric series will hold 18 rounds, opening in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 6, 2025, and wrapping up in London on August 16, 2026.

For the first time, the Miami International Autodrome, home to Formula 1 in the United States, joins the schedule, taking over from Homestead-Miami Speedway under a multi-year agreement. This shift follows Formula E’s strong push to secure a spot at the F1 venue after a successful recent exhibition event there.

Twelve venues are confirmed for the season, while two locations remain to be finalized. Sources suggest these pending rounds are a likely return to Sanya, China, and a continued presence in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The FIA World Motor Sport Council is expected to settle these details at its next meeting. Key series figures, including co-founder Alberto Longo, have voiced confidence in finalizing both venues.

São Paulo will launch the campaign for a second year in a row, sticking with a December start on the same weekend that Formula 1 ends its season in Abu Dhabi. The finale in London may be the last before Gen4 cars debut at the end of 2026.

Berlin has a new early May slot and is part of six double-header weekends, with back-to-back races also in Jeddah, Monaco, Shanghai, Tokyo, and London. For the first time since 2021, Spain’s Jarama Circuit is back on the schedule after recent pre-season testing there.

The 2026 slate is built with sustainability in mind. Races are grouped by continent for much of the eight-month stretch to cut down on freight travel and reduce carbon emissions.

Only four ePrix collide with Formula 1 events: São Paulo with Abu Dhabi, Berlin with the Miami Grand Prix, Shanghai with the British GP, and Tokyo overlapping Hungary. The schedule includes some lengthy pauses: two five-week breaks and a six-week window between Jarama and Berlin.

Formula E leaders say the mix of street circuits, established cities, and new venues should appeal to a global fanbase. CEO Jeff Dodds said this expanded calendar will help grow the series in strategic markets and reinforce loyalty among fans.

He described racing at Miami’s F1 facility as a leap forward for Formula E in the U.S. market. The championship’s growth comes as TV audiences and in-person attendance continue to rise each year.

Alberto Longo highlighted Madrid’s addition as especially meaningful, calling it a home race and a long-standing personal target. He emphasized that careful planning has gone into minimizing freight needs across continents and making the series accessible for supporters around the world.

Formula E is aiming to further increase its calendar in the future but plans to prioritize environmental goals alongside expansion.

In 2026, Formula E will cover cities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and likely return to China and Indonesia. Races like those in Monaco, Berlin, Shanghai, and London remain fan favorites, while new venues add to the excitement. The excitement around Monaco continues to be a highlight for fans and drivers alike.

The season’s structure, strong lineup, and sustainability focus set Formula E up for an action-packed year that builds on momentum from previous seasons.

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