After a thrilling season opener in São Paulo, Formula E is back for 2026. This time, the championship returns to the fan-favourite Mexico City for the next chapter of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in front of a passionate motorsport fanbase. The 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix also marks Formula E’s 150th race, a key milestone in the championship’s history and a reminder of how the series has developed since Season 1, when the very first race took place in Beijing in 2014. 
 
This race marks the tenth running of this event for the championship, having first raced here in Season 2. Since then, this event has witnessed seven different winners, with the most recent three going on to win the FIA Drivers’ World Championship in that same season. One of those was Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E), who was victorious in Mexico City in 2023 and became the first driver to win in Formula E’s GEN3 era. Currently, Dennis leads the Season 12 (2025/26) drivers’ standings, after an impressive victory from the Julius Baer Pole Position in São Paulo last month to take 25 points home. 
 
With the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez about to welcome back Formula E for a tenth time, it’s one of the longest-standing partnerships in the championship’s history, with only Germany and the USA hosting more races across the 12 years of Formula E’s existence. This year, the layout sees the implementation of a few tweaks for even more spectacle and sporting relevance, including a slightly narrower Turn 1 that also features a better visibility for drivers. The chicane between Turn 8 and 9 has been removed.
 
ATTACK MODE still resides in the heart of the iconic Foro Sol stadium section, which is home to tens of thousands adoring motor sport fans cheering on 20 of the world’s best drivers. Nestled in the heart of The Americas’ oldest capital, the 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix presents a challenging but enjoyable event. Being located around 2,240 meters above sea level, the race tests the limits of every driver and team.

Pablo Martino, FIA Head of Formula E, said: “The Mexico City E-Prix represents another significant milestone in the championship’s history, as Formula E reaches the landmark of 150 races. Having played a role alongside Formula E from the outset, we remain proud to continue supporting the development of this pioneering series, which consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation while championing more sustainable urban mobility. The championship also delivers high-quality sporting action, as seen at the São Paulo E-Prix in December, and the Mexico City E-Prix is expected to live up to that standard in front of an ever-enthusiastic crowd."

Oliver Rowland, No.1, Nissan Formula E Team, said: “I can’t wait to be back racing in Mexico City this weekend as it’s always such a brilliant atmosphere around the event. My victory here in 2025 was one of the best of my career, the energy from the crowd was incredible. It’s going to be interesting to see how the removal of the chicane will affect the racing, hopefully there will be more overtaking. We know we need to work hard, taking 18 points from São Paulo was a positive but there are aspects to improve on, which will be the target for Mexico. The trend in the last three Formula E seasons has been the winner of this E-Prix goes on to claim the drivers’ title, so I’ll be aiming to repeat the success of Season 11.”

Jake Dennis, No.27, Andretti Formula E, said: “Starting the season with a win in São Paulo was a great way to kick things off, but the focus now is firmly on Mexico City. It’s a track I know well and I’ve got some good memories there, but every race in Formula E brings its own challenges. We’ve shown we have strong pace, so the aim is to put together a clean weekend and keep building momentum as a team.”

FORMULA E CELEBRATES 150 RACES
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship celebrates its 150th E-Prix on 10 January 2026, over a decade after making its debut in Beijing, China. Over those 12 years, Formula E has seen several changes, from a huge leap in technology in its cars to incredible locations and huge driver signings.
 
Having started with mid-race car swaps, the championship has taken giant steps in making race-to-road technologies and now boasts an impressive list of manufacturers that include Citroën, Porsche, Nissan, Mahindra and Jaguar. Across the generations, the cars have also become lighter, faster and more sustainable, with the most recent car pushing the limits of electric racing mobility.
 
The GEN3 Evo is capable of 0-60mph in 1.82 seconds, features a more aggressive
aerodynamic body kit and includes all-wheel drive during crucial moments in the race like qualifying duels, race starts and when taking ATTACK MODE. With the GEN4 making its debut next season, there’s absolutely no slowing down for ABB FIA Formula E and what the future of the championship holds.

FIA GIRLS ON TRACK AT THE 2026 MEXICO CITY E-PRIX
Reaffirming its commitment to education and gender inclusivity in motor sport, the FIA Girls on Track initiative for Season 12 is aiming to reach even more young women in every race market, supporting the growing demand of young women who are seeking opportunities and support to pursue careers in motor sport. FIA Girls on Track activity for the 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix includes hosting up to 120 young women for its FIA Girls on Track programme across the race week. Attendees will participate in workshops, esports, career talks and a Pit Lane Walk, promoting empowerment and education in motor sport and engineering. In collaboration with OMDAI FIA Mexico, 240 complimentary race day tickets have been allocated to participants, with an additional 800 race day tickets offered to non-selected candidates.

2026 MEXICO E-PRIX TIMETABLE       
Friday 9 January            
Starts    Ends    Length     Activity
16:30    17:10    00:40    FREE PRACTICE 1
            
Saturday 10 January            
Starts    Ends    Length     Activity
07:30    08:10    00:40    FREE PRACTICE 2
09:40    09:50    00:10    QUALIFYING Group A
09:55    10:05    00:10    QUALIFYING Group B
10:15    10:27    00:12    QUARTER FINAL
10:31    10:39    00:08    SEMI FINAL
10:43    10:48    00:05    FINAL
≈14:05            RACE (36 LAPS)
 

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