The 2025–26 Formula E season is five rounds old, but for ReadMotorsport, following our sabbatical, it’s new!
As such, we thought it might be handy to give you an update on all that has happened so far. You may know all this already, but if you don’t…
The first thing to say is that the championship, like F1, is also transitioning into a new era. In the case of Formula E, it’s called the GEN3 Evo era, and the racing has (literally) never been faster.
With a record-breaking number of races and a grid that has been reshuffled by some high-profile transfers, 2025-26 is shaping up to be a historic chapter for the world’s most prestigious EV series.
Here is what (we think) you need to know regarding the current state of play.
Teams & lineups
This season saw a significant shake-up on the grid, most notably with the entry of Citroen Racing, who have taken over the grid spot vacated by Maserati MSG.
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
| TAG Heuer Porsche | Pascal Wehrlein | Nico Muller |
| Jaguar TCS Racing | Mitch Evans | Antonio Felix da Costa |
| Nissan Formula E Team | Oliver Rowland | Norman Nato |
| Citroën Racing | Nick Cassidy | Jean-Eric Vergne |
| Andretti Formula E | Jake Dennis | Felipe Drugovich |
| DS PENSKE | Maximilian Günther | Taylor Barnard |
| Mahindra Racing | Nyck de Vries | Edoardo Mortara |
| Envision Racing | Sebastien Buemi | Joel Eriksson |
| CUPRA KIRO | Dan Ticktum | Pepe Marti |
| Lola Yamaha ABT | Lucas di Grassi | Zane Maloney |
Championship standings (After Round 5: Jeddah)
The season opened in Sao Paulo, Brazil, then headed to Mexico City and Miami, before a double-header in Jeddah. Pascal Wehrlein currently holds a slim lead, but the consistency of Edoardo Mortara in the Mahindra has been the surprise story of the season so far.
2025–26 Formula E Drivers’ Championship Standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
| 1 | Pascal Wehrlein | TAG Heuer Porsche | 68 |
| 2 | Edoardo Mortara | Mahindra Racing | 62 |
| 3 | Oliver Rowland | Nissan Formula E Team | 49 |
| 4 | Nick Cassidy | Citroen Racing | 48 |
| 5 | Mitch Evans | Jaguar TCS Racing | 47 |
| 6 | Nico Müller | TAG Heuer Porsche | 45 |
| 7 | Antonio Felix da Costa | Jaguar TCS Racing | 39 |
| 8 | Jake Dennis | Andretti Formula E | 39 |
| 9 | Sebastien Buemi | Envision Racing | 37 |
| 10 | Joel Eriksson | Envision Racing | 18 |
| 11 | Pepe Marti | CUPRA KIRO | 17 |
| 12 | Taylor Barnard | DS PENSKE | 14 |
| 13 | Nyck de Vries | Mahindra Racing | 12 |
| 14 | Dan Ticktum | CUPRA KIRO | 10 |
| 15 | Jean-Eric Vergne | Citroen Racing | 10 |
| 16 | Maximilian Günther | DS PENSKE | 8 |
| 17 | Zane Maloney | Lola Yamaha ABT | 1 |
| 18 | Norman Nato | Nissan Formula E Team | 1 |
| 19 | Felipe Drugovich | Andretti Formula E | 0 |
| 20 | Lucas di Grassi | Lola Yamaha ABT | 0 |
2025–26 Formula E Teams’ Championship Standings
| Pos | Team | Powertrain | Points |
| 1 | TAG Heuer Porsche | Porsche 99X Electric | 113 |
| 2 | Jaguar TCS Racing | Jaguar I-Type 7 | 86 |
| 3 | Mahindra Racing | Mahindra M12Electro | 74 |
| 4 | Citroen Racing | Citroen e-CX | 58 |
| 5 | Envision Racing | Jaguar I-Type 7 | 55 |
| 6 | Nissan Formula E Team | Nissan e-4ORCE 05 | 50 |
| 7 | Andretti Formula E | Porsche 99X Electric | 39 |
| 8 | CUPRA KIRO | Porsche 99X Electric | 27 |
| 9 | DS PENSKE | DS E-Tense FE25 | 22 |
| 10 | Lola Yamaha ABT | Lola-Yamaha T001 | 1 |
Remaining 2026 schedule
The season is about to enter its European phase before heading to Asia, then concluding in London. One of the highlights is the debut of a Madrid Grand Prix on the calendar, which is next up.
| Round | E-Prix | Date |
| 6 | Madrid, Spain | 21 March 2026 |
| 7 & 8 | Berlin, Germany (Double-header) | 2–3 May 2026 |
| 9 & 10 | Monaco (Double-header) | 16–17 May 2026 |
| 11 | Sanya, China | 20 June 2026 |
| 12 & 13 | Shanghai, China (Double-header) | 4–5 July 2026 |
| 14 & 15 | Tokyo, Japan (Double-header) | 25–26 July 2026 |
| 16 & 17 | London, UK (Season finale) | 15–16 August 2026 |
Tech Spotlight: The GEN3 Evo
The big talking point is the new GEN3 Evo car – the fastest-accelerating FIA single-seater, capable of 0-100 km/h in just 1.86 seconds. This is roughly 30% faster than the current F1 cars.
Key features include:
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD): Now available during qualifying, race starts, and Attack Mode.
- Faster charging: Reintroducing the prospect of Pit Boost (fast-charging pit stops).
- Enhanced grip: The new Hankook iON tyres provide up to 10% more traction.
Five things we have learned so far
- The GEN3 Evo is a game changer: The introduction of All-Wheel Drive (AWD) during ‘attack mode’ and race starts has changed the strategic approach. Drivers like Mitch Evans and Felipe Drugovich have effectively used the instant 50kW boost for overtakes, and, as a result, qualifying is less of a ‘be-all, end-all’ than in previous seasons.
- Mahindra’s resurgence: After a difficult Season 11, Mahindra Racing have emerged as genuine title contenders. Edoardo Mortara’s consistency—including a string of podiums and front-row starts—has shown that the M12Electro powertrain is now a match for Porsche and Jaguar.
- Citroen’s dream debut: Taking over the Maserati slot was a brave move, and there was an immediate pay-off. Nick Cassidy secured the brand’s first-ever Formula E win in just his second race (in Mexico City), proving that the Stellantis-backed team is ready to fight for the championship in its first season.
- Porsche’s tactical superiority: Despite a grid penalty in Race 1, Wehrlein has reclaimed the championship lead through a shrewd tactical approach. His 100th E-Prix victory in Jeddah was a masterclass in ‘pit boost’ timing, showing that Porsche still has the most effective energy management software.
- Grid tighter than ever: With five different winners in the first five races (Dennis, Cassidy, Evans, Wehrlein, and da Costa), Season 12 is living up to its promise. From established champions to rookies like Pepe Marti making their mark, the Gen3 Evo era has, so far, delivered on its promise of levelling the Formula E playing field.
