The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is back in Berlin, a long-standing favourite, for Rounds 6 and 7 of Season 2025/26. With over a decade of racing history in Berlin, the grid of twenty drivers will be looking to recreate the excitement of the past twenty races in the German capital. They once again return to the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, with a 2.345km 15-turn layout awaiting them for Season 2025/26. 

Berlin is the longest-serving city destination on the Formula E calendar, having hosted a race in every season of Formula E. In all but one of those seasons - the 2015/16 Season, when the German round took place near Alexanderplatz - Tempelhofer Feld has been the host venue.

Made up of repeating concrete slabs, the bumpy Tempelhof Airport track means higher than usual degradation for the Hankook tyres, and high grip takes a toll on energy management, making race strategies a challenge, but providing among the best racing action on the calendar.

There have been 15 different winners here across the years, with António Félix da Costa and Nick Cassidy tied at the top with three wins each. We’ve also seen a lot of first-time victors here including Felix Rosenqvist, Norman Nato and Stoffel Vandoorne. 

The first five rounds of the 2025/26 season delivered five different winners from four separate teams, proving itself as still one of the most competitive forms of motor sport out there. However, Jaguar TCS Racing’s António Félix da Costa ended that statistic with a dominant victory in Madrid to win the last two events back-to-back.

As it stands going into the Hankook Berlin E-Prix, home hero Wehrlein still leads the points table on 83 points thanks to his podium and points consistency. He’s closely followed by Mahindra Racing’s Edoardo Mortara on 72 points and who is still chasing down a victory this year after coming close on several occasions.

Pablo Martino, FIA Head of Formula E, said: “Following the GEN4 launch, which proved to be a real success, generating a wealth of high-quality content and receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception, we are delighted to resume the current season with this unmissable Berlin event, a true highlight of the season. Its unique track surface consistently delivers spectacular racing, and the introduction of Pit Boost in Race 1 adds a particularly compelling strategic dimension.”

Pascal Wehrlein, No.94, Porsche Formula E Team, said: “Naturally, I’m really looking forward to the home race in Berlin and the support of the many German fans, as well as my family and friends, who will be at the track. On top of that, we’ll be celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport in Berlin – including plenty of historic Porsche race cars in the Fan Village and on track. So, we’re particularly keen to perform well at the Tempelhof circuit.”

António Félix Da Costa, No.13, Jaguar TCS Racing, said: “It’s been a special run of races for me, and I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved together as a team. Back‑to‑back wins don’t happen without everyone pulling in the same direction, and that’s exactly the environment we have right now. Berlin is a place I’ve always enjoyed racing, and coming in with this momentum just adds to the excitement. We’re fully focused on the championship, and I’m ready to fight for another strong result.”

GEN4 - A NEW ERA OF RACING

Last week, at Circuit Paul Ricard, the next generation of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship was welcomed into the world. The GEN4 car, which will be further developed by the six committed manufacturers (Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Stellantis, Mahindra and Lola) and then raced from the 2026/27 Season , is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 335kph, hits 0-100kph in approximately 1.8 seconds, and will deliver 50% more power in race mode than the current GEN3 Evo race car.

The GEN4 will be an average of 10 seconds faster per lap than the GEN3 car, in qualifying mode, and is the only single-seater race car with permanent all-wheel drive. In ATTACK MODE, GEN4 produces up to 600kW of power, a 71% increase in base output over GEN3 Evo, delivering performance that pushes the limits of electric racing.

As the only all-electric FIA World Championship, GEN4 is both the pinnacle of motor sport innovation and a testbed for future mobility. It is also central to the series’ race-to-road philosophy, with 600kW charging and high-efficiency motor development feeding into next-generation EV technology.

HOME RACE HEROES

The 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix is also a big event for reigning FIA World Champions for Teams’ and Manufacturers’, Porsche. The team, which houses German 2022/23 Season FIA World Champion Pascal Wehrlein, is also celebrating its 75th motor sport anniversary this year. Current Drivers’ Standings leader Wehrlein has never won in Berlin, but came close last year with second across a weekend where Jaguar TCS Racing won both events.

In addition to Wehrlein, Maximilian Guenther will be looking to replicate his win here from Season 6 at DS PENSKE. The seven-time E-Prix winner has had a tough start to his season, with a best result of sixth from the season-opener in São Paulo, but hopefully he’ll feel the support of the home crowd this weekend.

SEBASTIEN BUEMI CELEBRATES 150 RACES

After the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship hit the massive milestone of 150 E-Prix earlier this season in Mexico City, several of our long-standing drivers have also been marking that moment in their career. First was Lucas di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT) who has 153 race starts to his name ahead of this double-header weekend, followed by Jean-Éric Vergne (Citroën Racing) on 152 and António Félix da Costa on 150 – marking the occasion with a race win in Madrid.

Buemi is next to reach the 150 race start statistic, having raced in the series since the very first race in Beijing in 2014. He is one of the most successful drivers in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, winning the drivers’ title in Season 2 as well as balancing an incredible endurance career with Toyota and helping Red Bull Racing in the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The 14-time E-Prix winner picked up a podium in Jeddah earlier this season, and is fresh from victory in the HyperCar category of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Imola earlier this month.

FIA GIRLS ON TRACK AT THE 2026 HANKOOK BERLIN E-PRIX

Reaffirming its commitment to education and gender inclusivity in motor sport, the FIA Girls on Track initiative for Season 12 is aiming to reach even more young women in every race market, supporting the growing demand of young women who are seeking opportunities and support to pursue careers in motor sport. 

FIA Girls on Track activity for the 2026 HANKOOK BERLIN E-PRIX includes hosting up to 120 young women for its FIA Girls on Track programme across the race week. Attendees will participate in workshops, gaming, career talks and a Pit Lane Walk, promoting empowerment and education in motor sport and engineering.

2026 BERLIN E-PRIX TIMETABLE            
Friday 1 May           
Starts    Ends    Length     Activity
16:30    17:10    00:40    FREE PRACTICE 1
            
Saturday 2 May           
Starts    Ends    Length     Activity
09:30    10:10    00:40    FREE PRACTICE 2
11:40    11:50    00:10    QUALIFYING Group A
11:55    12:05    00:10    QUALIFYING Group B
12:15    12:27    00:12    QUARTER FINAL
12:31    12:39    00:08    SEMI FINAL
12:43    12:48    00:05    FINAL
≈16:05            RACE (39 LAPS)

Sunday 3 May           
Starts    Ends    Length     Activity
09:30    10:10    00:40    FREE PRACTICE 3
11:40    11:50    00:10    QUALIFYING Group A
11:55    12:05    00:10    QUALIFYING Group B
12:15    12:27    00:12    QUARTER FINAL
12:31    12:39    00:08    SEMI FINAL
12:43    12:48    00:05    FINAL
≈16:05            RACE (37 LAPS)

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES     

Sunday 3 May
17:35 - 17:50                   FIA Press Conference (Top 3)
17:50 - 18:10                   Media Pen (All drivers)

Track Map