The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Saudi Arabia for its first double-header of the season. Rounds 3 and 4 will take place at the iconic Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 February.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the Middle East, but with fresh challenges and innovations for Season 11. The first night-time double-header of the season moves to a new venue, as the championship shifts from Diriyah to a revised 1.86-mile layout of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a track renowned for hosting many other iconic races.
The introduction of PIT BOOST marks the return of pit stops to Formula E for the first time in seven years. In Friday’s race, drivers must make a mandatory 30-second stop to gain an additional 10% energy boost to their battery. This adds another layer of strategy alongside the existing ATTACK MODE, which remains in place across both races.
After a thrilling start to Season 11, Round 2 winner Oliver Rowland will be eager to deliver another standout performance, matching his victory last month in front of a sell-out Mexico crowd. Meanwhile, championship leader António Félix da Costa will surely be aiming to convert his two runner-up finishes into a top-step triumph.
Additionally, the Rookie Free Practice session debuts ahead of the event, providing global motorsport talent a chance to showcase their abilities in the latest GEN3 Evo technology. These changes highlight Formula E and the FIA’s commitment to innovation, competition, and fan engagement as the series embarks on an exciting new chapter in Jeddah.
Rounds 3 and 4 of the Jeddah E-Prix start at 20:05 local time on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 February.
Quick facts about PIT BOOST:
1/ Adds 10% additional energy (+3.85kWh) to race cars in the form of a 30-second charge, as part of a 34-second stationary pit stop at 600kW.
2/ Mandatory for all drivers in designated races.
3/ Independent of existing ATTACK MODE rules, providing teams with two strategic elements to manage alongside one another.
4/ No more than two Pit Crew may work on the car during the PIT BOOST, plus one Pit Crew member assigned specifically to stop and release the car.
5/ Only one car at a time per team may carry out PIT BOOST (not simultaneously).
6/ Highlights rapid-charging EV technology, reflecting Formula E’s race-to-road ingenuity.
7/ The FIA will determine the window to take PIT BOOST (depending on a certain ‘Status of Charge’ value), which will be shared with teams 21 days before each race.
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