This weekend, Formula E concludes its eleventh season since the first E-Prix in Beijing with a double-header in London. Oliver Rowland already secured the drivers’ title since the Berlin weekend, while Nissan and Porsche continue to battle for the teams’ crown. The 2026/2027 season will mark the next milestone for Formula E with the debut of the Gen4 cars with an output of up to 600 kW – these are expected to accelerate even faster than Formula 1 cars.
While manufacturers and fans are mainly looking ahead to the next season starting in December in São Paulo or to the Gen4 cars arriving in a year, Formula E announced a different milestone: its contract with global motorsport governing body FIA and Formula E Holdings Limited (majority owned by Liberty Global) has been extended by 15 years. This long-term deal will enable Formula E’s management to “accelerate its growth trajectory, attract further investment, scale its global impact and pave the way for sustainable innovation in the wider automotive sector.” The contract also prevents the development or launch of other series switching to all-electric powertrains. An all-electric Formula 1 will therefore not happen before 2054.
“Under current plans, Formula E is set to continue its ambitious and phased development strategy for its racing cars, delivering faster top speeds, greater acceleration, enhanced aerodynamics and improved tyre performance to continue producing some of the closest and most competitive racing in world motor sport”, FIA stated. “By 2054, it is expected that its race cars will be on par with or exceeding the performance of other top-tier single-seater categories, while showcasing its increased relevance to consumers and the wider EV market with even greater ‘race to road’ technology transfer.”
“The contract renewal for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is a fantastic outcome for the sport and a clear reflection of our ongoing strategy at the FIA to strengthen commercial partnerships and drive long-term value across all facets of motor sport,” said FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds added: “This long-term extension of the partnership enables us to continue building the brand, investing in the product and delivering some of the most captivating racing that has made us famous. With only 10 years under our belt, by 2054 and beyond.”
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