All you need to know about the 2026 Monaco Formula E Double-Header

Formula E returns to Monte Carlo

The jewel of the motorsport crown welcomes Formula E back once again, as the all-electric championship heads to the streets of Monte Carlo for its traditional showpiece weekend. Since debuting on the iconic Monegasque roads in 2015, Monaco has become one of the most celebrated stops on the Formula E calendar — a venue embraced by fans, teams, drivers and media alike.

Monaco magic on the full layout

Monaco has been a fixture on the Formula E calendar since the series’ inception. After initially running a shorter configuration, the championship adopted the full Grand Prix layout from Season 7, unlocking a new level of spectacle.

Drivers relish the challenge. Despite the circuit’s narrow confines, overtaking opportunities appear almost everywhere — from the tight confines of Rascasse, through Casino Square, and even wheel-to-wheel runs up Beau Rivage. Season 9 alone produced a staggering 116 overtakes, reinforcing Monaco’s reputation as a Formula E outlier.

Margins are typically razor-thin. Three of the eight Monaco E-Prix races have been decided by less than half a second, while the steep elevation changes and high-speed sections continue to place a premium on energy management and strategic discipline.

Last year’s double-header delivered two different winners: now reigning World Champion Oliver Rowland claimed victory for Nissan, before Sébastien Buemi secured a record-breaking third Formula E win in the Principality for Envision Racing.

The season so far: chaos and competitiveness

The opening eight rounds of the 2025/26 Formula E season have delivered exactly what the championship promises — variety, volatility and a relentless fight for supremacy.

Brazil set the tone as Jake Dennis converted pole position into victory for Andretti, ending a winless run stretching back almost two years. In Mexico City, Nick Cassidy surged from 13th on the grid to claim victory, handing Citroën Racing a landmark win just two races into its debut season.

Miami followed under treacherous wet conditions, where Mitch Evans secured his 15th career Formula E victory, placing himself alone at the top of the all-time winners list. Jeddah then produced two different winners across its double-header, before Madrid’s first-ever Formula E race at Jarama was claimed by Antonio Félix da Costa.

Berlin most recently added another chapter, as Nico Müller claimed his maiden Formula E win in front of a home crowd, before Evans completed a remarkable charge from 17th on the grid to victory the following day.

Doing the double in Monaco

The Monaco weekend once again features a double-header format, with racing on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s schedule begins early, with both free practice sessions held in the morning ahead of qualifying and the first race.

Saturday will also host a PIT BOOST race, introducing an additional strategic variable. Drivers must complete a mandatory mid-race pit stop to receive a 30-second, 600kW energy boost, delivering a 10% increase (3.85kWh). With more energy available, the likelihood of late-race attacks and bold overtakes increases significantly.

These PIT BOOST races also feature just one six-minute ATTACK MODE, compared to the two activations used in standard races, further sharpening tactical decision-making.

A tight fight at the halfway point

As Formula E reaches the midpoint of the season, championship battles are finely poised. Porsche currently lead all three World Championships, with Pascal Wehrlein topping the drivers’ standings on 101 points, just three ahead of Evans. Edoardo Mortara remains firmly in contention in third.

The teams’ championship is equally close. Porsche lead on 176 points, but Jaguar are applying pressure with 163 points, having already claimed four wins this season.

With two races still to run on one of the most demanding circuits in world motorsport, the 2026 Monaco E-Prix promises to play a decisive role in shaping the second half of the championship.

Monaco E-Prix weekend schedule

Saturday 16 May
Free Practice 1: 07:30 local / 06:30 BST
Free Practice 2: 09:10 local / 08:10 BST
Qualifying: 10:40 local / 09:40 BST
Race: 15:05 local / 14:05 BST

Sunday 17 May
Free Practice 3: 08:30 local / 07:30 BST
Qualifying: 10:40 local / 09:40 BST
Race: 15:05 local / 14:05 BST

As the championship enters its defining phase, few venues test precision, patience and performance quite like Monaco — and Formula E’s return promises another unforgettable chapter on these storied streets.