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Formula E Shakes Up Saudi Showdown: Jeddah Debut Brings High-Stakes Drama and New Strategy Gambits

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
February 11, 2025
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Formula E Shakes Up Saudi Showdown: Jeddah Debut Brings High-Stakes Drama and New Strategy Gambits

Formula E is back—and it’s coming in hot. After a month-long hiatus, the all-electric series makes its return with a double-header debut at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Corniche Circuit, replacing its previous home in Riyadh. This isn’t just a venue swap—Jeddah’s reworked layout, new strategic elements, and a stacked field promise a weekend of high-speed unpredictability.

The Battle Lines Are Drawn: Who’s Leading the Charge?

As the championship roars into Round 3, Nissan’s Oliver Rowland arrives with momentum after securing a dominant win in Mexico City. But all eyes are on Tag Heuer Porsche’s Antonio Felix da Costa, who sits atop the standings after back-to-back runner-up finishes. With Porsche looking like the benchmark in both qualifying and race trim, the pressure is on their rivals to mount a serious challenge.

One team desperate to bounce back is Jaguar TCS Racing. Mitch Evans started the season on a high with victory in Brazil, but Mexico turned into a disaster. Jaguar will be banking on a repeat of its last Saudi triumph, when Nick Cassidy stormed to victory in the second Riyadh race.

Jeddah Revamp: A Track Tailor-Made for FE Thrills

Jeddah Corniche Circuit, famous for hosting Formula 1’s high-speed duels, has been modified significantly for its Formula E debut. Gone is the blistering middle sector that defines the F1 layout. Instead, FE will run on a shorter, tighter, 1.865-mile circuit, designed to maximize overtaking and wheel-to-wheel battles.

Key track changes include:

  • A new left-hand hairpin at Turn 3 leading into the flowing final sector of the F1 track.
  • Chicanes inserted into the start-finish straight, adding more technical elements to the circuit.
  • Attack Mode placed at Turn 13, strategically positioned to shake up race dynamics.

With these alterations, expect aggressive racing, tight battles, and major strategy plays.

The Pit Boost Era Begins: A Game-Changer for Strategy

For the first time in Formula E history, teams will incorporate a mandatory battery-charging pit stop, known as Pit Boost. Expected to last around 30 seconds, this feature adds a crucial new layer of strategy, forcing teams to balance energy conservation, pit timing, and track position.

Initially set to be used in only one race per double-header, Jeddah could see Pit Boost applied to both races, making pit execution as vital as raw pace.

A Glimpse into Formula E’s Future: The Rookie Test Returns

Another highlight of the weekend is Formula E’s highly anticipated rookie test, giving fresh talent a chance to experience the unique demands of electric racing. Some drivers will be getting their first taste of FE machinery, while others will be looking to make an impression for a future full-time drive.

Race Weekend Schedule & Broadcast Details

With Jeddah three hours ahead of the UK, here’s the full race weekend schedule:

  • Thursday, February 13 – FP0 Rookie Test: 15:00 local
  • Friday, February 14 – FP1: 21:00 local, FP2: 13:00, Qualifying: 15:20, Race 1: 20:05
  • Saturday, February 15 – FP3: 13:00, Qualifying: 15:20, Race 2: 20:05

📺 Where to Watch: All sessions will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, with ITV4 providing free-to-air coverage of both races starting at 16:00 BST. Fans can also tune in via the ITVX streaming service.

The Jeddah Wildcard: Expect the Unexpected

With temperatures hovering around 29°C during the day and 24°C for race time, energy management and tire degradation could be major factors.

Jeddah’s ultra-fast final sector, combined with Pit Boost strategy, Attack Mode positioning, and a highly competitive grid, means anything can happen. Formula E’s Season 11 is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable yet—and Jeddah could throw the title race wide open.

Strap in. The lights are about to go out.

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