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Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo has identified India and Italy as the two destinations missing from the championship’s current calendar, confirming that work is under way to bring both markets back.
The all-electric series is preparing for the first season of its Gen4 era with a record-breaking 21 races across 13 venues. With the calendar capped at 22 rounds, only one additional slot is available, although the structure includes eight double-headers and leaves room for further discussions about future destinations.
The new-generation car is also influencing the championship’s venue strategy. Formula E is pushing more strongly towards permanent circuits because of Gen4’s performance capabilities and size. The opening calendar for the new era includes the Circuit of the Americas in the United States, a new destination in the Netherlands and a change of UK venue, moving from the ExCeL Centre to Brands Hatch.
That expansion follows the series’ intention to stage two races in both the United States and China, while Longo says there is growing opportunity across Asia. Formula E’s Gen4 era has also been showcased at Goodwood, underlining the significance of the championship’s next step.
India is regarded as a key market, with Mahindra providing a strong Indian manufacturer presence and Tata Consultancy Services serving as Jaguar’s title sponsor. Hyderabad hosted a race in Season 9 but has not returned since, with a corruption case still ongoing.
Italy has an even deeper Formula E connection. Rome hosted eight races before leaving the calendar in 2023. Misano staged a double-header in 2024, but the event was not a success, and Italy has not featured since. It will not return until 2028 at the earliest unless plans change.
Speaking to RacingNews365, Longo said the championship had “probably with the exception of India at the moment” covered its highest priorities. He described Hyderabad as a “fantastic race” and expressed hope that Formula E would return to the market.
“Italy is also one of the markets where we really feel the passion,” Longo added, saying those were the two countries he was “missing” and confirming that Formula E is working on a return.
Longo also pointed to increasing interest from East Asian countries, where Formula E is viewed as a platform to promote desired forms of mobility in cities. He said demand to host a race was “very, very high – higher than ever,” giving the championship further options as it develops future calendars.
He’s a software engineer with a deep passion for Formula 1 and motorsport. He co-founded Formula Live Pulse to make live telemetry and race insights accessible, visual, and easy to follow.
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