Formula E unveils GEN4 calendar with traditional tracks
Originally published Jun 24, 2026
By Jonathan M. Gitlin · Ars Technica
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Key points
- Formula E's 2026–2027 season will feature 21 races across 13 cities, including traditional tracks like COTA and Brands Hatch.
- The new GEN4 car's increased speed has led to the inclusion of F1-style circuits to accommodate higher performance.
- The Saudi Arabian double-header in December 2026 will be the only 2026 race, with the rest of the season in 2027.
- Formula E will use shorter layouts at tracks like COTA to avoid direct lap-time comparisons with Formula 1.
- The calendar shift reflects a departure from the series' original focus on city-based racing.
Formula E has announced its first calendar for the GEN4 era, featuring a mix of traditional race tracks and city circuits. The 2026–2027 season will include 21 races across 13 cities, with notable venues such as Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Brands Hatch, and Zandvoort. This marks a shift from the series' earlier focus on urban tracks, as the new GEN4 car's increased speed makes some city layouts unsuitable. The season begins in December 2026 in Saudi Arabia and continues into 2027 with races at F1-style circuits in North America and Europe. The move reflects the evolving nature of the sport as it embraces higher speeds and broader racing environments.
Read the original story: Ars Technica — by Jonathan M. Gitlin