Formula E unveils 2027 calendar with 13 countries and eight double-headers

Formula E is gearing up for its 13th season in 2027 with a significantly expanded calendar and the introduction of the powerful GEN4 car. The series will visit 13 countries, two more than the current season, and will feature 21 races, including a record eight double-header events. This expansion is part of Formula E's mission to grow its fanbase and market presence.

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Everything we do day-to-day is to bring more people to the sport we love. The calendar reflects that reality, it's a calendar of 13 countries, with 21 races, covering two new markets: the Netherlands and the United States.

Alberto Longo, co-founder of Formula E, highlighted the calendar's focus on attracting new audiences, stating, "Everything we do day-to-day is to bring more people to the sport we love. The calendar reflects that reality, it's a calendar of 13 countries, with 21 races, covering two new markets: the Netherlands and the United States."

The pre-season testing is scheduled for November 16-20 at the Jarama circuit in Madrid, Spain. Unlike previous seasons that began in Brazil, the 2027 championship will kick off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a double-header on December 18 and 19. This strategic shift was explained by CEO Jeff Dodds, who cited the desire to align better with the traditional motorsport calendar in Brazil and to capitalize on favorable conditions in Saudi Arabia during that period.

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There are several reasons. The first is that we seek to align better with the traditional motorsport calendar in Brazil. The date we have chosen fits better with the customs and programming of motorsport in Brazil. Also, we wanted to take better advantage of the time of year for the Saudi Arabian race.

Dodds added that the Jeddah Corniche circuit is particularly well-suited to showcase the new Gen4 car's capabilities due to its high speeds. Mexico remains a key market, hosting the third round of the calendar at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on January 16. The American leg will also see the debut of Austin, Texas, at the Circuit of the Americas on February 6. Sao Paulo, Brazil, will conclude the Americas races on March 13 before the series moves to China and then Europe.

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The climate is favorable at that time of year, the Saudi market is less affected by the Christmas period, and furthermore, the Jeddah Corniche circuit is ideal for showcasing the full potential of the new single-seater thanks to its high speed.

Europe will feature three new additions to the calendar: a venue change in Great Britain to Brands Hatch, a race in the Netherlands (Zandvoort), and a debut in Madrid. The move from London to Brands Hatch was necessitated by the latter's inability to sustainably host the Gen4 car, while Brands Hatch is a well-regarded circuit located just 30 minutes from the capital. The European leg will conclude in Madrid.

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London has been a great home for us, but it cannot sustainably host the Gen4 car. Brands Hatch, on the other hand, is a very respected and beloved circuit, located about 30 minutes from London, and we expect it to be...