Formula E postpones Jeddah E-Prix amid Middle East crisis

Formula E has postponed the season-opening Jeddah E-Prix double-header, originally due in December, because of the security situation in the Middle East. The series had previously expressed confidence the event would go ahead.

Saudi Arabia has faced regular attacks in recent weeks from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, including four attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport last month that killed 13 people and injured more than 300. The Houthis have also warned airlines against using Saudi airspace, and the UK and USA have advised against all but essential travel to the country.

As a result, the 2026/27 season will now begin with Mexico City on 16 January 2027, which takes on the Gen4 launch. Formula E hopes to hold the Jeddah double-header on 16 and 17 April, with Sanya moved to 3 April and Monaco brought forward to 1 and 2 May.