Jeddah to host Season 12’s first double-header on February 13–14
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.
Important market
“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,” stated Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal, Nissan Formula E Team.
“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,” commented Thierry Sabbagh, Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India, Nissan and INFINITI.
“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,” added Adib Takieddine, Managing Director, Nissan Saudi Arabia.
