The Formula E World Championship is set to return to the streets of Monte Carlo in Monaco for the 2025/26 season. Twenty Formula E drivers will compete on the full 3.337km picturesque street circuit, featuring iconic sections such as Rascasse, Casino Square, and the Fairmont Hotel Hairpin. The Monaco E-Prix double-header will begin on Friday with practice, followed by Round 8 on Saturday, May 16, and Round 9 on Sunday, May 17. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting race event.
Why Monte Carlo Delivers Some of Formula E’s Best Racing
Following the recent Berlin E-Prix, the 2026 Monaco E-Prix will be a double-header for the second consecutive year, featuring the Pit Boost advantage during Saturday’s Round 8 race. Monte Carlo has been a permanent venue on the Formula E calendar since the championship’s inception in 2014. Initially, the series used a shorter layout before adopting the full layout in the 2020/21 season.
Fan and Driver Favorite
The Monaco E-Prix is widely regarded as a favorite among fans, teams, drivers, and media. The Monte Carlo street circuit provides excellent racing and overtaking opportunities. The GEN3 Evo cars produced a staggering 116 overtakes during the 2022/23 season. Drivers race within inches of each other as they charge uphill through Beau Rivage. Notably, three of the eight Monaco races have been won by less than half a second.
Energy Management Test
The Monaco Street Circuit, with its steep inclines and high-speed sections, once again promises to test drivers’ energy management skills. Last season, Nissan’s Oliver Rowland won one of the two Monaco races before securing the championship title. Sébastien Buemi of Envision Racing claimed victory in the other race, achieving a record-breaking third win at the venue.
Pit Boost Returns for the Monaco E-Prix
The Pit Boost race on Saturday, May 16, will add another strategic twist. Drivers must make a mandatory mid-race pit stop, during which their cars receive an ultra-fast 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) through a 30-second 600kW boost in the pit lane. With more energy available, the chances of overtakes, strategic gambles, and intense on-track battles are expected to increase significantly.
Attack Mode Changes
These races will feature only one Attack Mode activation lasting six minutes, compared to traditional races, which usually include two activations totaling eight minutes.
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