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Rotating F1 Venue Plans Exciting Formula E Race to Fill Gap
Highlights
- Formula E may add Barcelona race for 2026-27 season.
- Current calendar features 21 races across 13 locations.
- Jeddah season opener status uncertain due to Middle East tensions.
- Final Jeddah race decision expected by October or November.
- Barcelona not hosting Formula 1 race in 2027 due to rotation.
- Organizers continue safety reviews amid regional conflict concerns.
Formula E explores a Barcelona round for 2026-27 after an approach from the circuit, discussed during a meeting of team principals in Tokyo last week.
The move is not a contingency for Jeddah. The opener remains under review amid regional tensions but stays on the provisional plan for now.
The series has confirmed a record 21 races across 13 locations from December 2026 to July 2027. Barcelona would be a 22nd event if approved.
CEO Jeff Dodds calls the probability “very low,” but confirms talks will continue. The discussions largely test teams’ appetite for expanding an already dense schedule.
Teams face multiple back-to-backs, so any extra race raises logistics and resource questions. Co-founder Alberto Longo frames Barcelona as a cautious, low-likelihood proposal.
Dodds labels the Barcelona probability “very low,” with talks continuing to gauge team appetite.
Barcelona will not host Formula 1 in 2027 due to a rotation with Spa. With Madrid taking the Spanish Grand Prix name this September, circuit availability strengthens Formula E’s option set.
While expansion remains on the agenda, the near-term focus is calendar stability. Organisers continue to assess other potential venues for future seasons.
A 22nd race would stretch an already record 21-event campaign across 13 locations.
The status of Jeddah as season opener is uncertain. Escalating Middle East tensions, including Iran–United States friction and strikes in Qatar and Bahrain, drive ongoing risk reviews.
Manufacturers raise concerns over insurance and personnel safety. Formula E works with leading threat assessment firms and aligns with manufacturer travel policies in the region.
A final decision on Jeddah is targeted for late October or early November.
The next security review is scheduled for late September or early October. Final confirmation on Jeddah is due by the end of October or early November to meet testing and freight timelines.
Organisers stress flexibility and caution. The priority remains delivering a full, safe season rather than forcing additions amid uncertainty.
Safety reviews continue as organisers balance calendar ambition with regional volatility.
Recent paddock debate reflects the tension between growth and practicality, echoing themes from a busy paddock weekend. Competitive focus remains sharp given the evolving shape of the title battle.
Visual Summary
Barcelona?
21
13
Biggest Ever Calendar
Jeddah: ?
🌍 +1 Race? Or Too Much, Too Soon?
Formula E weighs expansion (Barcelona) against uncertainty (Jeddah) on its largest-ever calendar.
Everything hangs in the balance…
Everything hangs in the balance…
Race #1 Decision Deadline
Event organizers must decide soon:
Jeddah opener in doubt due to regional risk.
Barcelona is unlikely, but talks continue.
Jeddah opener in doubt due to regional risk.
Barcelona is unlikely, but talks continue.
The moment: Formula E balances ambition and uncertainty — can they keep it all in play?
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