Formula E moves to Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues with Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2025/26 Season. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the championship’s first double-header race weekend of the campaign, marking a key moment as Citroën Racing aims to continue to build momentum.
The fast and flowing Jeddah Corniche Circuit is unique on the Formula E calendar. Measuring just over three kilometres in length and featuring 19 turns, the track blends long straights with technical sequences and high-commitment corners. Its layout places a premium on efficiency, precision and energy management, while the proximity of barriers demands accuracy throughout the lap. The circuit’s smooth surface and rapid direction changes also make tyre preparation and consistency a critical factor across the weekend.
Citroën Racing returns to Jeddah with positive reference points from the previous visit to the circuit. Last time out, Nick Cassidy and Jean-Éric Vergne both delivered solid performances to secure top-10 finishes. With a disappointing weekend in Miami firmly in the rear-view mirror, the focus now is on moving forwards and fighting for podium positions as the championship enters its next phase.
“Jeddah is a track I really enjoy, it’s fast, technical and rewards commitment, especially through the high-speed sections,” commented Cassidy. “I finished in P5 last time out here, and the goal this weekend is to be fighting at the front. With it being the first double-header of the season and different race formats across the two days, clean execution will be key to maximising on all the points available. The warmer night time conditions should also help with tyre performance, so I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do.”
The dual race weekend presents an additional strategic challenge, with contrasting race formats across the two rounds. Round 4 will see the introduction of Pit Boost for the first time this season, alongside a mandatory six-minute Attack Mode, placing added emphasis on timing, execution and race management. In contrast, Round 5 will revert to the more traditional format, with no Pit Boost and Attack Mode returning to its usual structure, rewarding adaptability and clever strategy from both drivers and engineers.
Jeddah will also host the first night races of the 2025/26 season. Despite the evening schedule, ambient temperatures are expected to remain warmer than at recent events, conditions that may play to Citroën Racing’s strengths by helping the team bring the tyres into their optimal operating window more effectively.
With two races, two distinct strategic approaches and valuable points on offer, Citroën Racing heads into the Jeddah double-header focused on converting promise into performance as the Formula E season continues to unfold.
The second edition of the EVO Session will also take place on Sunday, 15 February, with influencer Max Klymenko getting behind the wheel of our race car. The EVO Session is a format dedicated to exploration and immersion, giving some of the world’s most‑followed creators and personalities the opportunity to take to the track in real conditions and experience Formula E from the inside.
How does PIT BOOST work in Formula E?
PIT BOOST is an innovative and mandatory mid-race feature that sees cars given a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) through a 30-second, 600kW boost in the pit lane. It will be used during one of the two races across a double-header in Season 12.
All drivers must stop during the race for this extra energy, however each team is only provided one PIT BOOST rig which prevents them from doing any double-stacking. This will also create plenty of drama and excitement, as each competitor navigates an additional element of race strategy and could potentially alter race outcomes and tactics.
Drivers must take the PIT BOOST when their State of Charge (SoC) is below 60% and above 40% at the moment of the boost. The timing of this could vary from garage to garage depending on the strategy of consumption each driver has during the first phase of the race.
For this season, only one ATTACK MODE activation will be available during PIT BOOST races, which will last for 6 minutes.
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