Madrid joins Formula E Season 12 calendar as new venue, along with two new circuits

Time of India

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As the new Formula E Season 12 calendar with 18 races was unveiled, Madrid has been added as a new venue among 12 cities across the globe. The GEN 3 Evo cars will race for the first time at the historic Circuito de Madrid-Jarama in March next year.
This marks the first time a Formula E race will be held in the Spanish capital — and the first World Championship motorsport event in the city in 37 years, since 1989.
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Another new circuit on the calendar is the Miami International Autodrome, which will host its inaugural Formula E race on January 31 next year. This event brings the championship closer to the heart of one of America's most passionate sports hubs on the East Coast.
Securing a race at this venue follows the successful delivery of its EVO Sessions event in March 2025.
Two additional locations are pending public confirmation as end-stage negotiations with local authorities continue. The final calendar will be revealed and ratified during upcoming World Motorsport Council Meetings later this year.
The calendar also emphasizes sustainability by grouping events into dedicated clusters across America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
This approach aims to reduce freight transport and CO2 emissions while maximizing logistical efficiencies across regions.
Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer, Formula E, said: 'We're incredibly proud of the global footprint we've built for our 12th season, covering 2025-26. With at least two fantastic new circuits joining the impressive roster, including what will be a home race for myself in Madrid that has long been a goal of mine, we're enhancing the diversity of what fans can expect while staying true to our DNA with a blend of city street and built circuit venues.
It is what makes our racing so exciting and compelling to watch. We've carefully curated each leg to minimise our freight, improve sustainability and give fans across the world even more opportunity to tune in and watch no matter the time zone, thanks to our fantastic roster of broadcast partners'
Marek Nawarecki, Director, FIA Circuit Sport Department, added, 'The Season 12 calendar provides a world-class platform to showcase Formula E at its very best whilst offering a balanced presence in different regions, especially in those where the EV industry is developing. With an excellent mix of new circuit venues and returning street racing classics, fans can expect an action-packed season that reflects Formula E's continued growth and innovation in electric motorsport.
The variety of track layouts will also ensure diversified race scenarios with the GEN3 Evo race car.'
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Formula E Season 12 will begin with the Sao Paulo E-Prix on December 6 this year and conclude in London in August next year.