ExCel London extends FE deal through 2026
04/22/2025 07:01 PM
Formula E's UK round will remain at ExCeL London until at least 2026 following a contract extension with the exhibition center in England's capital.
There had been speculation that Formula E's UK round could move from London, with paddock gossip pointing to Silverstone as a potential alternative, but Wednesday's announcement puts an end to that speculation, at least for the short term.
"We're pleased to extend our relationship with Excel London, which has been a perfect home for Formula E over the last few years," said Alberto Longo, Formula E's chief championship officer. "Its unique track conditions and event space offers fans and drivers the very best of our sport, bringing the best racing and entertainment together in a truly unique venue at the heart of the capital, while all delivered sustainably."
Formula E has raced on a distinctive indoor-outdoor circuit at the ExCeL since 2021, taking over from Battersea Park which held races in 2015 and '16 until local pressure brought an early end to that agreement. The venue is currently in the midst of an ongoing renovation project, one that factored in Formula E right from its initial design phase.
The ExCeL will host the finale of the current season in July and is expected to occupy the same spot on the as-yet-unannounced season 13 schedule.
Last year 50,000 fans attended the event in the docklands area of London to watch Pascal Wehrlein claim his first Formula E title for TAG Heuer Porsche, while Jaguar gave the local crowd something to cheer for by ending the weekend as Teams' and Manufacturers' champion.
"Since our inaugural race in 2021, it's been incredible for ExCeL to host such a sporting spectacle and to work with Formula E in creating the only indoor/outdoor circuit," said Damian Norman, director of immersive entertainment and events at ExCeL London. "It's also been an honor for Excel and London to stage the championship's season finale and for British fans to witness a world champion of motorsport crowned on UK soil.
"We've also developed a great collaboration with Formula E too, from setting the Guinness World Indoor Land Speed Record to ensuring the event is powered using 100 percent renewable energy, so we're delighted to be continuing this into 2026."
