Jeddah to host Season 12’s first double-header on February 13–14, marking the move from Diriyah to the Red Sea coast
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (February 11, 2026) – Nissan Formula E Team returns to Saudi Arabia as Jeddah hosts Rounds 4 and 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on February 13 and 14, 2026, marking the first double-header weekend of Season 12. The races take place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, reinforcing Nissan’s commitment to electric motorsport and the Kingdom’s growing role on the global racing calendar.
The Jeddah E-Prix represents Nissan’s second appearance in the city following the championship’s move from Diriyah, where Formula E was hosted for five seasons. The transition to Jeddah reflects the continued evolution of international motorsport in Saudi Arabia, with the Red Sea coastline providing a new and distinctive setting for the series’ first double-header of the season.
Nissan arrives in Jeddah as the reigning Formula E World Drivers’ Champion, following a highly successful Season 11. The team has carried that momentum into Season 12 with a strong start, securing podium finishes in both São Paulo and Mexico City, underlining its consistency and front-running performance.
Formula E serves as Nissan’s primary global platform to develop and prove electric vehicle performance, energy management, and software-led innovation. The championship plays a direct role in transferring advanced technology from the racetrack to everyday road cars, reinforcing Nissan’s long-term commitment to electric mobility.
The current GEN3 Evo car represents the most advanced Formula E package to date. With record-breaking acceleration, all-wheel drive capability, and enhanced efficiency, it showcases Nissan’s leadership in high-performance electric mobility without relying on complex technical comparisons.
Nissan’s participation in Formula E builds on more than 85 years of motorsport heritage, using racing as a platform to push performance boundaries and accelerate innovation from track to road. This legacy continues to shape Nissan’s approach to electrification and sustainable mobility worldwide.
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit provides a fast and flowing urban layout that blends long high-speed sections with technical corners. Its setting along the Red Sea creates a distinctive backdrop while placing an emphasis on strategy, energy efficiency, and overtaking opportunities across the double-header weekend.
Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal, Nissan Formula E Team, said:
“It is always a pleasure to return to Saudi Arabia, and to be back in Jeddah after such a successful first race weekend here last season. This first double-header of Season 12 presents a demanding challenge for the team, with two different races across the weekend and a very short preparation window. Following Miami, we have taken the learnings on board, addressed the key areas for improvement, and arrive in Jeddah with confidence and strong motivation to compete at the front. Saudi Arabia is a particularly important market for us, and our close collaboration with Electromin since 2024 has played a key role in strengthening the Nissan brand both regionally and globally. We are proud to continue this partnership and to race here in our partner’s home country.”
Thierry Sabbagh, Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India – Nissan and INFINITI, said: “We are thrilled to see the Formula E return to the Middle East, a region that has consistently proven its global impact for the Nissan brand. This race in Jeddah provides a unique opportunity to bring the passion of driving directly to our customers in the region. As the reigning World Drivers’ Champion team, we arrive with immense pride and momentum. Our success here is underpinned by the strength of our local collaborations, and we remain committed to working alongside our partner Petromin to further enhance our brand presence and deliver long-term value to the Kingdom’s evolving automotive landscape.”
Adib Takieddine, Managing Director of Nissan Saudi Arabia, added:
“Formula E is a strategic global platform for Nissan, showcasing our commitment to electric mobility and innovation. Hosting the championship in Jeddah reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing role on the international motorsport stage, while our partnership with Petromin reinforces our long-term commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s evolving mobility landscape.”
Beyond the race circuit, Nissan is bringing the excitement of Formula E closer to the public through a fan-facing activation at Red Sea Mall. The activation offers visitors an opportunity to experience electric racing up close and engage with Nissan’s vision of innovation and electrified performance, aligned with the brand’s Innovation that Excites philosophy.
Nissan’s involvement in Formula E reflects a long-term strategic vision that extends beyond motorsport, positioning the championship as a global platform to accelerate electric mobility, develop future-ready technologies and transfer innovation from the racetrack to everyday road cars. In Saudi Arabia, this vision aligns with the Kingdom’s transformation agenda, as Nissan continues to invest in innovation, partnerships and experiences that support the future of sustainable mobility.
About Nissan in Formula E
Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.
In Season 7 (2020/21), Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the GEN3 era, which will run from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) of the all-electric racing series.
In April 2022, Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
On 28th March 2024, ahead of the first ever Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan announced its long term commitment to Formula E, becoming the first manufacturer to sign up for the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030, reinforcing its pledge to its Ambition 2030 electrification targets.
Season 11 (2024/25) saw Nissan Formula E Team secure the Drivers’ World Championship with Oliver Rowland as the Brit took seven podiums, including four victories, and three pole positions, winning the title with two races to go.
For Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Nissan Formula E Team drivers are Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.
Nissan races in Formula E to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle offering by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.
About Formula E
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint from inception back in 2020, having invested in certified climate-protecting projects in all race markets to offset emissions from every season of electric racing.
All cars in the championship are powered by electricity, with the series acting as a competitive platform to test and develop the latest in electric technology.
The World’s greatest manufacturers race against each other on street circuits and Formula E promotes the adoption of sustainable mobility in city centers in a bid to combat air pollution and lessen the effects of climate change.