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PREVIEW: Two in Tokyo at night as Formula E prepares for Rounds 14 and 15

FEATURE 19 Jul 2026 7 Mins

Here's what to expect as Formula E heads to Japan for two night races under the lights!

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Preview by Katy Fairman

Formula E is back for the penultimate two races, racing around the streets of Tokyo, Japan, at night for the very first time. The incredible spectacle will make for an unmissable weekend, and with just four races left until we have to crown World Champions, there is so much to look forward to.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, on the 25 and 26 July 2026.

Under the lights

Japan’s racing culture runs deep through motorsport, which is what made it a must-have destination on Formula E’s calendar. Making its debut in 2024, the TDK Tokyo E-Prix is one of the favourites amongst the drivers and teams, with a superb circuit being built around Tokyo Big Sight.

It has seen some incredible moments in those two seasons, with three different race winners including Maximilian Guenther and Stoffel Vandoorne (both driving for the Maserati MSG Racing team), followed by Oliver Rowland who made it a home win for Nissan last season.

However, this year there’s a new look to the race as for the first time it will be hosted at night.

Not only will this look great, but over the weekend HVO will be used to generate electricity on-site where grid access is unavailable. Instead of using conventional diesel, Formula E will use HVO for all temporary generators needed to power the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, which keeps with our sustainable goals as the first sport with certified net zero carbon* footprint from inception (based on the 2020 definition).

Home race heroics

As well as being a big race for fans, and the championship, it’s a race of extra significance to two of our teams on the grid.

The first is Nissan, who will be hoping for a repeat of last season when Oliver Rowland managed to secure the Julius Baer Pole Position twice across both race days, in addition to the victory on the Sunday.

Nissan joined Formula E in Season 5, the 2018/19 season, and became the first Japanese manufacturer to enter the series, taking over the existing Renault outfit. Since then, they’ve won 9 races, picked up 34 podiums and banked 13 pole positions. Last season they also helped Oliver Rowland secure his first Drivers’ World Championship, and became the first manufacturer to commit to GEN4.

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There’s also Lola Yamaha ABT – with Yamaha being one of Japan’s biggest brands – who are fresh from their first victory in Shanghai. After joining Formula E for the GEN3 Evo era, the squad had achieved a podium in Miami last season, before a set-up gamble across a wet race day in Shanghai resulted in a ground-breaking victory for the team with Lucas di Grassi at the helm.

There have also been three Japanese drivers racers in Formula E since inception, with Kamui Kobayashi, Takuma Sato, and Sakon Yamamoto all racing in the all-electric championship over the years.

Four races to go

It seems truly baffling to think there are just four races, and two locations, remaining until this era of Formula E comes to an end. With two races in Tokyo, and another two in the London finale, this GEN3 era is almost at a close.

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That also means there are only four rounds remaining to crown some champions, and the competition is close.

In the Drivers’ standings, Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) is top on 141 points, helped by his second victory of the season in Shanghai last time out. Mitch Evans (Jaguar TSC Racing) follows, behind on 132, with Oliver Rowland (Nissan) third on 114. Antonio Felix da Costa (Jaguar) is 111, with Jake Dennis (Andretti) and Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing) on 109 and 103 points respectively.

Things are even tighter in the Teams’ table, with just six points separating Jaguar TCS Racing at the top and Porsche on 237 points behind after 13 rounds. However, it is reigning champions Porsche who lead the manufacturers’ championship on 384 points.

GEN4 debuts at Goodwood

Since our last race in Shanghai, Formula E has kept busy and made its GEN4 public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Despite still being in development, more than five months away from its competitive debut and designed for wheel-to-wheel circuit racing rather than hill climbs, the all-electric prototype delivered one of the most remarkable performances in the event’s history.

Driven by CUPRA KIRO Formula E driver and Goodwood rookie Dan Ticktum, the GEN4 development car took on four-time Goodwood Shootout winner and reigning Pikes Peak champion Romain Dumas in a captivating battle that showcased the extraordinary performance potential of Formula E’s next generation.

Ticktum ultimately secured a stunning second-place finish, missing victory by just 0.48 seconds. His time of 42.46 seconds ranks as the fifth-fastest Shootout run in Goodwood Festival of Speed history and would have won 23 of the previous 25 Shootouts, underlining the extraordinary achievement of a development car making its first competitive appearance.

The Season So Far

Formula E’s first 13 rounds of the 2025/26 season have been filled with drama, unpredictability and lots of different winners. Here’s a quick roundup of how the first few rounds have unfolded:

Event	Race Location	Winning Driver	Winning Team
Round 1	São Paulo	Jake Dennis	Andretti
Round 2	Mexico City	Nick Cassidy	Citroën Racing
Round 3	Miami	Mitch Evans	Jaguar TCS Racing
Round 4	Jeddah	Pascal Wehrlein	Porsche
Round 5	Jeddah	Antonio Felix da Costa	Jaguar TCS Racing
Round 6	Madrid	Antonio Felix da Costa	Jaguar TCS Racing
Round 7	Berlin	Nico Müller	Porsche
Round 8	Berlin	Mitch Evans	Jaguar TCS Racing
Round 9	Monaco	Nyck de Vries	Mahindra Racing
Round 10	Monaco	Oliver Rowland	Nissan
Round 11	Sanya	Jake Dennis	Andretti
Round 12	Shanghai	Pascal Wehrlein	Porsche
Round 13	Shanghai	Lucas di Grassi	Lola Yamaha ABT

Jake Dennis started our season, winning in Brazil by turning his Julius Baer Pole Position into victory for Andretti. Then came Mexico City where Nick Cassidy fought his way from 13th to first and delivered Citroën Racing their first single-seater win just two races into their debut.

Miami International Autodrome saw Jaguar’s Mitch Evans secure his 15th career victory, to place himself top of the all-time wins list in Formula E’s history. Pascal Wehrlein won the first of two races in Jeddah for Porsche, with Antonio Felix da Costa having a taste of victory with his new Jaguar TCS Racing team for the first time the following day.

Da Costa managed back-to-back P1 finishes when Formula E raced at Madrid’s Jarama circuit for the first time, before Nico Müller achieved his maiden victory in Berlin, doing so with a special ‘Pink Pig’ Porsche tribute livery much to the delight of the home crowd. The following day it was Evans who again found himself on the top step of the podium, going from 17th to the win after sublime strategy and skill.

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The iconic streets of Monaco witnessed Nyck de Vries end Mahindra Racing's winless streak and sealed their first win of the GEN3 era. Come Sunday, Oliver Rowland managed another Monaco masterclass after winning around the principality the year prior too.

Jake Dennis found himself on the top spot once again, managing another dominant display to bag maximum points over the Sanya race day with pole position and the race victory – 28 points to his tally and moved him to fifth in the standings.

Most recently, Wehrlein was back on the top step of the podium after a dominant win from pole in Shanghai to reignite his championship hopes. The following day, one of Formula E’s most surprising wins unfolded as Lola Yamaha ABT took their first victory at the hands of Lucas di Grassi – who earlier in the season announced his retirement plans – after a set-up gamble paid off and saw him win from the back of the grid.

SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix, Rounds 14 & 15

The fight for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Tokyo for a showstopping nighttime double-header under the neon lights of the Japanese capital. With only four rounds of the season remaining and the title fight closer than ever, there’s zero margin for error.

Free Practice 1: Friday 24 July, 19:00 local / 11:00 BST
Free Practice 2: Saturday 25 July, 13:30 local / 05:30 BST
Qualifying: Saturday 25 July, 15:40 local / 07:40 BST
Race: Saturday 25 July, 20:05 local / 12:05 BST

Free Practice 3: Sunday 26 July, 13:30 local / 05:30 BST
Qualifying: Sunday 26 July, 15:40 local / 07:40 BST
Race: Sunday 26 July, 20:05 local / 12:05 BST

View the full schedule in your time zone and check the broadcaster listings or tap the Ways to Watch button above to find out where to watch all the racing action where you live.

Follow the race LIVE on web and in the Formula E app!

Keep across Live Timing – which includes a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow your favourite driver during every session of every E-Prix – plus highlights, detailed session reports, exclusive interviews, all the standings and results as well as data, insight and reaction from trackside.

LIVE: Follow every lap live, with reaction and coverage at fiaformulae.com/live

Additionally, Formula E’s social media channels, website, and app will provide session reports, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from trackside during the five-day event.