Andretti Formula E Returns to Spain for Historic Madrid Race
Andretti Formula E heads to Spain for the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix at the iconic Circuito de Madrid Jarama, marking the Championship’s return to racing in Spain after a five-year hiatus. One of the longest and most technical circuits on the Season 12 calendar, the 3.934km, 14-turn layout is defined by its narrow, undulating nature coupled with significant elevation change and constant direction shifts, demanding precision and commitment from drivers. Designed by the legendary John Hugenholtz, Jarama’s flowing rhythm and limited margin for error are set to produce a challenging and strategy-driven race.
Spain has been home to a successful history for Andretti Formula E, with the team having led more laps there than any other competitor, carrying a legacy that stretches back to Mario Andretti’s Formula 1 successes at Jarama. The venue also holds special significance for Jake Dennis, who claimed his first Formula E points, pole position and victory on Spanish soil the last time the series raced there. Felipe Drugovich returns to Europe, where he last scored Formula E points with a seventh-place finish at the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix II, as Andretti looks to translate its strong testing pace at Jarama into a competitive race performance.
Following the 2026 Cupra Raval Madrid E-Prix, Andretti Formula E will field two highly rated junior drivers for the 2026 Madrid Rookie Test, Freddie Slater and Callum Voisin, marking the first time the mandatory rookie outing takes place outside of Berlin since 2023. The Rookie Test continues to play a key role in identifying future Formula E talent, with several current full-time drivers having previously taken part, including Andretti’s Drugovich, who finished first and fourth in the 2023 and 2024 rookie tests.
Race Details
| 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix – Circuito del Jarama |
| Track Length | 3.934km | Pole Position | Right Hand Side |
| Turns | 14 | Attack Mode | Turn 7 |
| Round 6 Laps | 23 | Tire Allocation | x4 Front & Rear |
| Track Direction | Clockwise | First FE Race | 2026 (S12) |
Fast Facts
Andretti Formula E
- The Andretti Formula E team previously raced in Spain, the home of Formula E preseason testing since 2017, when the all-electric Championship visited Valencia for a doubleheader event in 2021 during Season 7, taking victory in the second race in Spain.
- The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship visited the historic Circuito del Jarama when Season 11 preseason testing was moved there as a result of devastating floods in Valencia. Andretti drivers completed the most laps in the 2024 test, racking up 549 laps over the four days of running. Read the full preseason test report here.
- The final session of the preseason test held in Jarama was reserved for the series’ groundbreaking all-women test whereby current Team Ambassador Nerea Martí and American Chloe Chambers represented the Andretti squad.
- Andretti Formula E drivers have led more laps in Spain (30) than any other team on the grid.
- The Andretti name has a successful history racing at the Circuito de Madrid Jarama, dating back to the 1970’s when Formula 1 raced at the Spanish venue. Mario Andretti competed in seven races and achieved two race victories and four podium finishes at Jarama.
Jake Dennis
- Spain holds special significance for Jake Dennis, being the country where he scored his first Formula E points, in only his fifth race start, and claimed his first Pole Position, in his sixth start, during the Season 7 Valencia E-Prix doubleheader event.
- The Brit’s Pole Position came by a margin of 0.863 tenths of a second, the largest margin ever recorded by a driver claiming their first Formula E pole.
- Dennis went on to lead every lap of the second 2021 DHL Valencia E-Prix II, being one of three Formula E races that he has led from start to finish (2022 SABIC London E-Prix I, Season 8 and 2023 Hankook Rome E-Prix II, Season 9).
- Starting from the pole in the second race of the doubleheader, the No. 27 driver secured his first Formula E victory and remains the most recent Formula E driver to win on Spanish soil.
- Across his Formula E appearances in Spain, Dennis holds the record for the most points scored of any driver in the country with 33.
- The Season 7 Valencia E-Prix podium also delivered Formula E’s first-ever double British podium, as Dennis was joined by fellow compatriot Alex Lynn of Mahindra Racing, who finished third.
- During Formula E’s last visit to Jarama for Season 11 preseason testing, Dennis’ highlights included a top-five finishing spot in all 300kW power classifications and a pair of second-place finishes in Session 1 and 2’s 350kW power running.
Felipe Drugovich
- The last time that Felipe Drugovich raced in Europe in Formula E, he scored points for Mahindra Racing with a seventh-place finish at the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix II.
- Drugovich finished ahead of Dennis for the first time as teammates at the previous outing in the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix II.
Freddie Slater
- Freddie Slater is a British racing driver competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Trident, joining the grid after success through the junior ranks, including the Formula Regional European Championship title. He currently sits second in the Drivers’ Championship standings after a second-place finish at the opening round in Melbourne.
- Slater became the first driver signed to the new Audi F1 Driver Development Programme, a key milestone in his path towards the top levels of motorsport.
- Known for his multi-category championship success from karting through to single-seaters, the 17-year-old will make his Formula E debut with Andretti Formula E in Madrid.
Callum Voisin
- Callum Voisin is a British Swiss driver and the 2023 GB3 Champion, having progressed quickly through the junior single-seater ranks after beginning his career in karting.
- The 19-year-old has since expanded his experience across multiple disciplines, including FIA Formula 3, where he tasted victory, and endurance racing, currently competing in the Asian Le Mans Series LMP3 category with High Class Racing.
- Voisin also gained prior Formula E experience at the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test where he showed strong pace during the session, finishing fifth overall.
| ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS |
| Team Championship Standings |
| Andretti Formula E | 39 points | 7th |
| Driver Championship Standings |
| Jake Dennis | 39 points | 8th |
| Felipe Drugovich | 0 points | 19th |
| Manufacturer Championship Standings |
| Porsche Motorsport | 143 points | 1st |
Team Quotes
Jake Dennis
No. 27 Andretti Porsche 99X Electric
“Coming off the back of a demanding doubleheader in Jeddah, we had plenty of positives to take away for the rest of the season. Qualifying on the front row on Saturday was a big improvement from Friday and what we achieved last year. Although we would’ve liked to come away with some more points, I’m still feeling confident heading into Madrid, which, in some aspects, is somewhat similar to the Jeddah street circuit.
Jarama is a very technically demanding circuit due to its high-speed nature, which means that you need a lot of confidence in your car and the setup. We had a great preseason test at the circuit before Season 11, so I’m feeling confident with our potential and my driving ability, which we’ll be aiming to convert to a strong qualifying and a top-three finish.
I’ve had some success racing in Spain. It’s where I scored my first points and got my first win in Valencia. Although that doesn’t quite translate to a new circuit in terms of performance, it nonetheless gives you some confidence. It’s also great to be back and racing in Spain. We had a good turnout for testing last time we were at Jarama, so hopefully we’ll see some packed grandstands come race day.”
Felipe Drugovich
No. 28 Andretti Porsche 99X Electric
“Jeddah was a really important weekend for me in terms of learning. It was my first proper energy management race in Formula E, so understanding how the race evolves, when to push and when to save was a big focus. We didn’t quite get the results we wanted, but I felt like I learned a lot about how to manage the race and work with the team strategically. That experience should help a lot going into Jarama, which is a very different style of circuit but will still require good energy management and discipline across the race.
It’s always special to come back to Europe. Many of the tracks here have so much history and Jarama is definitely one of those circuits that drivers know and respect. The atmosphere racing in Spain is always great too, so I’m looking forward to that. The team had a positive test in Season 11, which gives us a good reference going into the weekend. Of course, conditions can be different during a race event, but it’s nice to come back somewhere where the team already has data and experience. I’m feeling confident and the focus for me will be continuing to build my understanding of the car, putting everything together in qualifying and then executing a clean race.”
Roger Griffiths
Team Principal
“Overall, we were disappointed in the outcome from Jeddah, especially after a very strong showing with our pace in practice and qualifying. That said, it means we have some positives to take into Madrid. Strategy will once again be very important in the upcoming race, particularly now that PIT BOOST has been incorporated into the weekend. The Circuito del Jarama is a real “driver’s circuit” – a classic racetrack with plenty of technical challenges, elevation changes, blind corners and more. The barriers are not that far away either, so getting a good lap might be straightforward, but having great lap is another matter!
As with every event, we head there with an expectation of securing strong results. The level of preparation that we put into each event is significant. Although the Andretti Formula E team has a great track record racing in Spain, as always, past success does not guarantee future results, so we have to keep evolving. Knowing that we were quick last time out in Jarama should give us confidence in the base set up, and after that we have to ensure the set up follows the track evolution so that we can maximize the car performance.”
