- Formula E returns for 2025 with Round 2 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Mexico E-Prix, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on January 11, 2025.
- The past two seasons have seen the winner of the Mexico City E-Prix go on to win the title, following reigning FIA World Champion Pascal Wehrlein’s stellar performance in Round 1 of Season 10.
- After a dramatic season opener in São Paulo, Teams’ Championship leaders NEOM McLaren’s Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard will be vying for a repeat of their Round 1 dominance. Meanwhile, current championship leader Mitch Evans will be aiming to replicate a victory as remarkable as his historic last-to-first performance in Brazil.
- Middle Eastern fans can tune into the on-track action on SSC or MBC across the season.
- Formula E will return to Saudi Arabia in the exciting new location of Jeddah on February 14-15 at the record-breaking Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
MEXICO CITY, Mexico. Wednesday 8 January 2025 – With the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship kicking off the 2025 motorsport calendar year, Middle Eastern fans can tune into the on-track action of the Mexico E-Prix this weekend. They can also support NEOM McLaren Formula E Team ahead of the thrilling event returning to Saudi Arabia in February 2025. For the first time, Jeddah will be the host city for the gripping E-Prix that will take place in Rounds 3 & 4 on February 14-15 at the record-breaking Jeddah Corniche Circuit, following six successful seasons in Diriyah.
After a thrilling season opener in São Paulo, Brazil, Formula E is back for 2025 with Round 2 being held in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday, January 11. The 2025 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix promises high stakes and intense competition, with the last two winners of this race going on to claim the Drivers’ Championship. Reigning champion and last year’s Mexico City victor, Pascal Wehrlein, will be particularly eager to make a statement following his dramatic crash in São Paulo last month that left his car overturned in the wall.
Meanwhile, NEOM McLaren lands in Mexico as the current Teams’ Championship leaders, buoyed by rookie Taylor Barnard’s podium finish in Round 1. Jaguar TCS Racing is also in strong form, with Mitch Evans having triumphed in the season opener in spectacular last-to-first fashion, and Jaguar leading the newly formed FIA Manufacturers’ Championship also. With three titles to fight for in Season 11, every point counts.
WHERE TO WATCH THE MEXICO E-PRIX
Eager Middle Eastern Formula E fans can tune into all the action in Mexico City from Saturday, January 11 at 2:00am AST, with qualifying and the race taking place from 18:40 AST and 23:05 AST, respectively.
Fans can view the full schedule in their time zone here and watch all TV coverage across the entire season on either SSC or MBC. Head to our website for the full broadcast listings and more information.
THE JEDDAH E-PRIX
The Jeddah E-Prix will offer an exhilarating race experience on a modified layout of the fast and flowing Jeddah Corniche Circuit, contributing to the growth of motorsport in the region. With its breathtaking Red Sea backdrop, the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix promises an unforgettable experience for fans and competitors alike.
After six successful seasons racing in Diriyah, the event has been moved to Jeddah, reflecting Formula E’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future of sports in the Kingdom.
As Formula E prepares for this landmark event, the championship looks forward to collaborating with local authorities and partners to ensure a spectacular debut of the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets for the Jeddah E-Prix are on sale now and available via WeBook and formulae.com.
General admission gives fans access to the fan village from 70 SAR for one-day, or 115 SAR for two-days. Meanwhile, single-day grandstand tickets start from 100 SAR and 170 SAR for two-days and include access to all on and off-track entertainment, including a concert. Further information on the headline act will be announced shortly.
Buy your tickets today so you don’t miss out on the thrilling action on and off the racetrack.
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