Official: Formula E holds Gen4 pre-season tests for Season 13 in Madrid

Formula E announced on Tuesday morning that the pre-season tests for the first season with the new Gen4 cars will take place at the Circuite del Jarama in Madrid. This will be the first time since 2017 that the series plans to hold the tests at a circuit other than the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia.

For the second time in its history, Formula E will hold its pre-season tests with all teams in Madrid: Back in 2024, the racing series reacted to a storm in the Valencia region and moved the tests to the Spanish capital at short notice. The test drives were a complete success, so Formula E held its first Madrid E-Prix here on 21 March 2026.

Pre-season testing from 16 to 20 November

At the same time, Formula E also announced the dates for the test sessions: all twelve teams will be testing in Madrid from 16 to 20 November, i.e. Monday to Friday. It has not yet been announced whether there will be another test exclusively for female drivers, as there was in the previous two years.

The Circuito del Jarama is only the third racetrack where Formula E is planning its pre-season test drives: In the first three seasons, they raced at Donington Park in the United Kingdom before moving to Valencia for nine years. The venue is now being changed for the second time for the significantly more powerful Gen4 cars.

With 600 kW of power, permanent all-wheel drive, a top speed of more than 335 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, the new Formula E racing car is entering performance ranges that previously seemed unattainable for electric cars.

Longo: "There is no better place"

"We are delighted that the iconic Circuito de Madrid Jarama will play host to such a significant milestone in Formula E history," says Alberto Longo, co-founder and Chief Championship Officer of Formula E. "Madrid has already proven to be an incredible venue for our championship, and there is no better place to debut the new Gen4 car ahead of the new season than at a venue that blends racing heritage with a forward-thinking vision. This is more than just a test; it is the first time the world will see all our drivers, teams and manufacturers showcase their new Gen4 machinery - the most powerful and technologically advanced electric race car ever built ahead of its racing debut. The start of the GEN4 era is a game-changer for performance, innovation and sustainability, and we can’t wait to see our teams and drivers push its limits on this historic track."

"Building upon the success of the first-ever Madrid E-Prix earlier this year, Circuito de Madrid Jarama has proven itself to be an outstanding venue for Formula E, combining a challenging track layout with great facilities," added Pablo Martino, Head of Formula E at the FIA. "As the championship enters the Gen4 era, these pre-season tests will represent a crucial opportunity for teams, manufacturers and drivers to understand the new car and prepare for the season ahead. We are proud to return to Madrid for another landmark moment in Formula E history as the revolutionary GEN4 car makes its collective track debut."