On an exceptional night on the Red Sea coast, the Jeddah E-Prix, the fifth round of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, concluded on Saturday. The Jeddah Corniche circuit, known as the fastest street circuit in the world, witnessed fierce competition that ended with Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa taking first place, confirming his status as one of the most prominent drivers in the world of electric racing.
Crowning of the champions and high-level official attendance
The awards ceremony took place amidst a festive atmosphere, with Deputy Minister of Sport, Bader bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi, presenting the first-place trophy to Portuguese driver Da Costa, representing the Jaguar TCS Racing team, who delivered a stunning tactical performance throughout the race. Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation and the Saudi Motorsports Company, presented the second-place trophy to Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi of the Envision Racing team. British driver Oliver Rowland of the Nissan Formula E team completed the podium, finishing in third place.
Qualifying details and race proceedings
Returning to the details of the long day that began with free practice and ended with the main race, qualifying was a thrilling affair to determine the starting grid. Swiss driver Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing secured pole position, followed by Briton Jake Dennis of Andretti Formula E. Da Costa started from third, a position he brilliantly improved during the main race to ultimately clinch the title.
The Kingdom is a global destination for motorsports
The organization of this global event, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports and organized by the Saudi Arabian Federation for Automobiles and Motorcycles, reinforces the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position as a major destination for the largest international sporting events, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Hosting Formula E races is evidence of the Kingdom's commitment to a clean energy future and sustainability, as this championship is a global platform to showcase the latest electric vehicle technologies.
Tournament schedule and upcoming events
With the Jeddah round now concluded, the attention of motorsport enthusiasts turns to Europe, where the sixth round will take place in the Spanish capital, Madrid, followed by consecutive rounds in Berlin and Monaco. The championship will also expand into Asia with rounds in China (Sanya and Shanghai) and Japan (Tokyo), before the 2026 season concludes in London this August.
The Jeddah E-Prix 2026 embodies a perfect blend of sporting excitement and environmental messaging, confirming that motorsport can be a leader in sustainability and technological innovation.
