Monaco E-Prix: The XXL preview of the double header in the Principality

Monaco is calling: the Formula E World Championship will return to the legendary streets of the Principality in 2026. While many of the drivers are eagerly awaiting their home race, one exciting question remains unanswered: Will the usual glamorous backdrop once again ensure a high-calibre line-up of stars on the grid this year?

Where exactly will the Formula E race take place?

Monaco is much more than just glitz and glamour on the Mediterranean. The autonomous coastal state is a true motorsport legend. While the history of Grand Prix racing began back in 1929, Formula E opened its first chapter in the Principality in 2015. Since this debut, the iconic street circuit has become an integral part of the electric series' racing calendar and perfectly combines tradition with the future of racing.

Fast Stats: Monaco E-Prix

• Although racing has been taking place in Monaco since season 1, only nine Formula E races have been held in the Principality. Until season 7, the race was only held every two years, but since 2025 it has been a double-header.
• The most successful driver in Monaco is Mitch Evans: from 2021 to 2024, he finished on the podium four times in a row, scoring a total of 98 points here.
• The only driver to have won more than once in Monaco is Sebastien Buemi. The Swiss driver won the race in Season 1 and Season 3, and was also victorious again in last year's Sunday race.
• Porsche, on the other hand, is still waiting for its first podium in Monaco: the best finish by a Porsche driver to date was achieved by Antonio Felix da Costa in fourth place last year. Pascal Wehrlein has never finished better than fifth, although he was on pole position in 2024.
• Monaco is Citroen Racing's home race - the team is based just a five-minute walk from the circuit. However, the team has not been particularly successful here in the past. The only podium for the team, which still raced under the name Venturi at the time, was achieved by Felipe Massa at the 2019 Monaco E-Prix.

TV & Livestream: Where is the Monaco E-Prix on?

The Monaco E-Prix is a double header and will take place on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026. The race weekend starts with the 1st free practice session on Saturday at 7.30 am. It continues at 9:10 am with the 2nd free practice session before qualifying at 10:40 am. The race starts at 3:05 pm.

Race day on Sunday starts at 8.30 am with the 3rd free practice session. As on the previous day, qualifying will follow at 10:40 am. so that the race can start at 3:05 pm.

As always, you can also follow all sessions of the race weekend in our popular Formula E live ticker.

All data in Central European Summer Time (CEST)

What makes the track in Monaco so special?

Monaco is the ultimate test of maturity for any racing driver. On the iconic city circuit on the Mediterranean, public roads merge into a race track that leaves no room for mistakes - any contact with a wall can mean an early end. Legendary sections and a difference in altitude of 42 metres make the race the most challenging chase on the calendar. Here, in the splendour of the Principality, driving finesse counts far more than pure horsepower.

In which order do the drivers start qualifying?

In Formula E, qualifying takes place in two stages: Group phase and duel phase. For group qualifying, the driver field is initially divided into two halves, with all drivers in the odd-numbered championship positions (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc.) competing in Group A and the drivers in the even-numbered positions in Group B.

The four drivers with the fastest lap times in their group after ten minutes will then progress to the quarter-finals, where they will duel for the best grid positions. This results in the following groups for the race in Monaco.

Weather forecast: Mixed weather in the Mediterranean

Although Monaco is located in the sunny south of Europe, the weather for the E-Prix is not expected to reach the summery temperatures of the last race weekend in Berlin. With a mix of sun and clouds, temperatures of around 20 degrees are expected in the Principality. Although this promises ideal conditions for the cars, there is still a risk of isolated showers - which could further increase the tactical tension on the street circuit.

Who are the favourites?

Sebastien Buemi is considered the secret favourite for this year's races in the Principality. With three victories to his name, the Swiss driver is the undisputed record winner at this prestigious venue. But the competition is not sleeping: Mitch Evans, the recent winner of the Berlin E-Prix, is travelling to Monaco with a lot of tailwind - and it will also be an emotional farewell for him, as it will be his last Monaco appearance in Jaguar livery. He has already stood on the podium here four times as a Jaguar driver.

World championship leader Pascal Wehrlein is also in the spotlight. He and Porsche have the chance to make history, as the team from Stuttgart has never finished on the podium in Monaco before.

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