Formula E moves Jeddah and Sanya E-Prix dates for 2027

Formula E has moved the Jeddah E-Prix double-header to 16–17 April 2027 and brought the Sanya E-Prix forward to 3 April. Jeddah had been due to open the 2026/27 season on 18–19 December 2026. Its postponement puts Mexico City in line to host the first race of the GEN4 era on 16 January 2027.

Why Formula E moved Jeddah and Sanya

Formula E said it agreed the new Jeddah dates with host partner SELA, the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the FIA and local stakeholders. The FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the move. The championship cited recent developments in the region and logistical considerations.

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will still host two races, keeping the season at 21 rounds. The new weekend overlaps with Sanya’s original race date of 17 April, so the Chinese round at the Haitang Bay Circuit moves forward by two weeks. Formula E said the new date falls between Hainan’s international forum and annual trade expo.

Mexico City in line for the GEN4 race debut

Formula E had previously identified Mexico City as the likely opener if Jeddah moved later in the season. The Mexico City E-Prix remains scheduled for 16 January at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Before then, teams are due to gather in Spain for GEN4 pre-season testing at Jarama from 16 to 20 November.

What the changes mean for ticket holders

Formula E said its official ticketing partners will contact existing ticket holders directly with details on ticket validity for the new dates, transfer options and refund procedures.