Formula E Returns in 2026 with Mexico City E-Prix Showdown

Formula E returns this weekend for its first event of 2026, with the Mexico City E-Prix marking Round 2 of the season.

The all-electric championship heads to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez four weeks after the opener in São Paulo. That opening race saw Andretti’s Jake Dennis deliver a commanding performance, taking pole position, the race win, and the early lead in the drivers’ standings.

The São Paulo event, however, was marred by a frightening incident involving Cupra Kiro rookie Pepe Martí. A dramatic airborne crash brought out a late red flag and led to a disjointed conclusion to the season opener.

Attention now shifts to Mexico City, which will host Formula E for the 10th time. The venue is one of the series’ longest-standing stops and is widely regarded as one of the quickest circuits on the calendar. It is also among the best-attended races, with large crowds expected once again inside the Foro Sol stadium section.

Several layout changes have been introduced for 2026. Most notably, the chicane after Turn 8 has been removed, creating a straight run into Turn 9, which serves as the entry point to the Foro Sol.

Dennis arrives in Mexico as the championship leader, followed closely by reigning world champion Oliver Rowland, who claimed victory at this venue last season, and Nick Cassidy. While Rowland took the win in 2025, Porsche stood out as the benchmark in terms of outright pace.

On-track action begins with first practice on Friday afternoon at 16:00 local time (CST). Second practice follows early on Saturday at 07:30. Qualifying is scheduled for 09:40, with the race set to get underway at 14:00 local time.

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James Rees

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