The Formula E Championship reaches its climax this weekend at the ExCeL for the 2026 London E-Prix.
Rounds 16 and 17 mark the final competitive outing for the GEN3 era, bringing four seasons of high-efficiency racing to a close before the championship moves to Brands Hatch in 2027.
Eight drivers remain mathematically in contention for the drivers’ crown, while Jaguar and Porsche battle for the teams’ title.
The title standings
A dramatic double-header in Tokyo reshuffled the top order.
Andretti’s Jake Dennis heads to London leading the standings after claiming pole position and back-to-back podiums in Japan.
Mitch Evans trails by just two points following a scoreless second race in Tokyo.
Pascal Wehrlein dropped to third after failing to finish in the points during both Japanese rounds.
Reigning champion Oliver Rowland and Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara remain in outside contention alongside Nick Cassidy and Nico Mueller.
In the teams’ championship, Jaguar holds a 14-point advantage over Porsche (257 to 243 points), despite Porsche clinching the manufacturers’ title in Tokyo.
The final rounds at the ExCeL London
The 2.09 km track presents a distinct technical puzzle.
Drivers transition from high-grip, smooth indoor concrete inside the exhibition hall to highly abrasive outdoor asphalt around the docklands.
Changes in surface texture, elevation shifts, and variable weather conditions place heavy demands on energy management and tyre preservation throughout both 37-lap encounters.
End of the GEN3 Era
Introduced for the 2022/23 season, the GEN3 platform featured a 350 kW rear motor coupled with a 250 kW front powertrain dedicated to energy recovery, regenerating up to 40% of energy used during a race.
The GEN3 Evo update introduced temporary all-wheel-drive capability during qualifying Duels, race starts, and Attack Mode deployments.
Formula E transitions to the full-time all-wheel-drive GEN4 machinery for Season 13
Driver Market
Season 3 champion Lucas di Grassi will make his final professional starts this weekend for Lola Yamaha ABT, concluding a Formula E career that includes 14 wins and 42 podiums.
Antonio Felix da Costa remains signed on a multi-year agreement with Jaguar.
Mitch Evans leaves the squad at the end of the season, with his destination unconfirmed.
Citroen Racing retains Nick Cassidy and Jean-Eric Vergne, while Andretti keeps Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich.
Envision Racing signed Joel Eriksson on a multi-year deal. At the same time, Theo Pourchaire joins the debuting Opel GSE team.
London E-Prix Session Times (BST)
Friday 14 August
Free Practice 1: 16:00
Saturday 15 August
Free Practice 2: 08:30
Qualifying: 10:40
Race R16: 15:05
Sunday 16 August
Free Practice 3: 08:30
Qualifying: 10:40
Race R17: 15:05
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