Formula E delays Jeddah season-opener until April 2027

Formula E has postponed its Jeddah double-header, originally scheduled for 18 and 19 December, to 16 and 17 April 2027. The championship said the change followed discussions with its partners, including the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and the FIA, and that the race count and double-header format remain unchanged.

The Gen4 era will still begin in Mexico on 16 January. The Sanya E-Prix has also been moved forward two weeks to 3 April 2027 as a result of the calendar update.

The move comes amid ongoing regional tensions, with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels intensifying attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks. Most world motorsport events this year have seen postponements or cancellations of Middle East races. Formula 1, meanwhile, is continuing with plans to race in Qatar at the end of November and Abu Dhabi at the start of December.