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Brands Hatch Joins Formula E Calendar as Exciting New Venue
Highlights
- FIA approved 13 events and 21 races for 2026-27 Formula E season
- New circuits include Brands Hatch, COTA, and Zandvoort
- Gen4 cars debut in a double-header at Jeddah before Christmas
- Europe features seven double-header events from May to June
- Season concludes with two night races in Tokyo on July 24-25
- Backup plans ready due to regional instability near Jeddah race
The FIA approves a 13-event, 21-race Formula E calendar for 2026-27. It is the series’ largest schedule to date. Two double-header weekends run back-to-back on two occasions.
FIA approves a record 13 events and 21 races for 2026-27.
Three new circuits join: Brands Hatch, Circuit of the Americas, and Zandvoort. The campaign opens with a Jeddah double-header before Christmas, as Gen4 cars debut and likely prompt layout refinements.
Gen4 cars debut with a Jeddah double-header before Christmas.
Regional instability threatens the Saudi opener. Organisers have contingencies if Jeddah becomes untenable. Zak Brown expresses cautious optimism while confirming viable backup options.
The American phase begins in Mexico City in January. Austin follows on February 6 at COTA, using the NASCAR layout. Miami stages a second E-Prix on February 20.
São Paulo runs on March 13, returning to its spring slot. A standalone Sanya race follows on April 17. Europe then takes over with a dense two-month block.
From early May to late June, Europe features seven double-headers. Berlin and Monaco form the first consecutive weekends. Brands Hatch races on May 29-30.
Brands Hatch replaces the London ExCeL venue, which cannot accommodate wider Gen4 cars. The event may be titled “London E-Prix hosted at Brands Hatch.” The circuit’s return follows a long-term agreement, as Formula E returns to Brands Hatch, underpinning a multi-year plan.
Silverstone was assessed but deemed less suitable. Its out-of-city location and crowded world championship programme counted against it. MotorSport Vision’s involvement helped cement Brands Hatch as a UK anchor.
Plans for Zandvoort include hosting the Amsterdam E-Prix on June 18-19. The plan includes a Friday night race and a Saturday afternoon event.
Europe compresses seven double-headers between May and June.
Madrid at Jarama follows shortly after, creating the second back-to-back. This phase stresses efficiency in freight and personnel planning. It also tightens the championship’s competitive rhythm.
Tokyo stages the finale on July 24-25 with two night races. The series renewed its agreement with the city after assessing alternatives. The finish extends the calendar slightly beyond last season.
Tokyo will host two night races on July 24-25.
Headline dates include December 18-19 in Jeddah and January 16 in Mexico City. Austin runs February 6, Miami February 20, and São Paulo March 13. Sanya follows April 17 before Europe’s run.
The calendar continues through Shanghai in July before Tokyo closes proceedings. This updated calendar highlights Formula E’s growth and its commitment to global expansion.
Visual Summary
Formula E Grows: 13 Events 21 Races
New venues. Back-to-backs. The Gen4 era begins.
Brands Hatch
Austin
Zandvoort
13
Events
21
Races
3
New Circuits
? Back-to-back weekends x2
✨ Gen4 Car Debut
? 5 Continents
Jeddah:
Backups ready if conflict continues
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Dec 18-19 Jeddah | Jan 16 Mexico City | Feb 6 Austin | Feb 20 Miami | Mar 13 São Paulo | Apr 17 Sanya | May-July: Europe & Asia
Dec 18-19 Jeddah | Jan 16 Mexico City | Feb 6 Austin | Feb 20 Miami | Mar 13 São Paulo | Apr 17 Sanya | May-July: Europe & Asia
The grid expands.
Gen4 technology, new circuits, and the most global Formula E yet.
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