Jeddah E-Prix: Night Racing & Pit Boost Returns

Lights Out:
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship descends on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit this weekend (Feb 13-14) for the first double-header of Season 12. Fresh off Mitch Evans’ historic 15th victory in Miami, the paddock faces a rapid turnaround for rounds 4 and 5. This is Formula E’s high-speed night race, where cooler temperatures and the return of mandatory pit stops promise to shake up the championship order.

Attack Mode:
The headline tech story is the return of PIT BOOST. For one race of this double-header, drivers must make a mandatory 30-second pit stop to receive a 600kW rapid charge, delivering ~4kWh (10%) of extra energy.
* Why it matters: It kills the “train” racing style. Teams cannot double-stack cars (one rig per garage), forcing split strategies between teammates. It adds a true strategic layer: pit early for clean air or late for an energy advantage?

Telemetry Data:
* Circuit: 3.01km, 19 turns.
* Conditions: Night race = cooler track temps. Expect lower grip levels but higher battery efficiency compared to day races.
* Championship: Top 5 drivers are separated by just 7 points.
* Sustainability: Event powered by B100 biofuel and renewable grids.
* Event Schedule (Local Time):
* Thu 12 Feb: 20:00 – FP1
* Fri 13 Feb: 13:30 – FP2 | 15:40 – Quali | 20:05 – Race 1 (31 Laps)
* Sat 14 Feb: 13:30 – FP3 | 15:40 – Quali | 20:05 – Race 2 (30 Laps)

Team Radio:
* Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing): “Getting the win in Miami was a huge boost… Now the attention shifts to Jeddah, which is a completely different challenge. We’ve shown we have the pace.”
* Nico Müller (Porsche): “It’ll be the first PIT BOOST race of the season… preparing for two different scenarios [Race 1 vs Race 2] makes preparation more intense.”

Grid Position:
Jeddah is more than just a race; it’s a spectacle. The “EVO Sessions” return, putting creators like Vikkstar, Khaby Lame, and TheBurntChip into electric race cars, bridging the gap between Gen Z gaming culture and elite motorsport. But for the teams, the focus is purely survival: high speeds, concrete walls, and the chaos of the pit lane make this the most volatile weekend of the early season.

Source:
Source: FIA Formula E press release.

Image: FIA Formula E.