Andretti Set for Jeddah Doubleheader Under the Lights
Andretti Formula E heads to Jeddah for the Championship’s first doubleheader and PIT BOOST race of Season 12 with a standout record in Saudi Arabia, having claimed more wins, podiums and front-row starts than any other team. The U.S. outfit has secured three consecutive pole positions in the Kingdom and celebrated a milestone at the first Diriyah E-Prix, when António Félix da Costa’s Season 5 victory marked the first time an Andretti driver led the Drivers’ World Championship.
Jake Dennis has excelled in Saudi Arabia, taking all three of the team’s Qualifying Duel wins, scoring 99 Championship points across Diriyah and Jeddah and becoming the only driver in the all-electric series to claim both Fastest Laps during a doubleheader weekend in the Kingdom. Felipe Drugovich arrives in strong form after a breakthrough 2026 Miami E-Prix and brings proven success at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit from his FIA Formula 2 title-winning season
Race Details
| 2026 Jeddah E-Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| Track Length | 3.001km | Pole Position | Right Hand Side |
| Turns | 19 | Attack Mode | Turn 13 |
| Round 4 Laps | 31 | Round 5 Laps | 30 |
| PIT BOOST | Round 4 | Tire Allocation | x6 Front & Rear |
| Track Direction | Anti-Clockwise | First FE Race | 2025 (S11)* |
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Previous editions of an E-Prix held in Saudi Arabia were in Diriyah, Riyadh, from Season 5 (2018)–Season 10 (2024).
Fast Facts
Andretti Formula E
- The Andretti Formula E team has enjoyed strong success in Saudi Arabia, claiming the most wins (3), most podiums (6) and most front-row starts (4) of any team on the grid.
- Andretti Formula E secured three consecutive pole positions in Saudi Arabia, spanning the 2018 Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix (António Félix da Costa, Season 5) and both races of the 2019 Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix doubleheader (Alexander Sims, Season 6).
- The first Formula E race in Saudi Arabia proved to be a landmark moment for the Indianapolis-based team, as da Costa’s victory in the Season 5 opener in Diriyah marked the first time an Andretti driver led the ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship standings.
- Consistency has been a hallmark of Andretti Formula E’s racing in Saudi Arabia, with the team recording at least one top-five finish in six of the seven race weekends held in the Kingdom.
Jake Dennis
- Jake Dennis has claimed all three of Andretti Formula E’s Duel wins in Saudi Arabia.
- The British driver has scored 99 Championship points racing in Saudi Arabia (Diriyah – 87, Jeddah – 12).
- Dennis set the Fastest Lap in both Season 10 races in Saudi Arabia and remains the only driver to achieve both Fastest Lap accolades during a doubleheader weekend in the Kingdom.
Felipe Drugovich
- The most recent round in Miami marked a breakthrough weekend for Felipe Drugovich as he secured his first Formula E front-row start, having previously qualified no higher than 14th and outqualifying his teammate for the first time in the Championship.
- Drugovich led six laps at the Miami E-Prix, marking the first time he has led a Formula E race. A total of nine drivers have now led a race for Andretti Formula E (Jean-Éric Vergne, Robin Frijns, da Costa, Sims, Maximilian Günther, Dennis, Norman Nato, Nico Mueller and Drugovich).
- The Brazilian driver also brings prior experience at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, having delivered a standout performance during his FIA Formula 2 title-winning 2022 season, converting the pole position into a Feature Race victory and a Sprint Race third-place podium that elevated him to the lead of the Driver’s Championship standings
Evo Sessions
- Formula E Evo Sessions is back for even more action, returning as a one-day event where top digital creators and global personalities take on the GEN3 Evo at the challenging Jeddah circuit. They’ll chase the fastest lap and knock out rivals along the way, with the quickest driver from each team ultimately meeting in a winner-takes-all Duel.
- Ahead of the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix, it was announced that YouTuber and Internet Personality Browney has partnered with Andretti Formula E for the second edition of the Evo Sessions.
- Boasting over 11 million subscribers and six billion video views, Stan Browney (Netherlands) is the world’s most-followed fitness-entertainment YouTuber. As a GymShark athlete, he’s known for pushing both physical and creative boundaries. Browney blends next-level fitness, storytelling and transformation challenges, motivating a new generation to train harder, push further and unlock their potential
| ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS |
| Team Championship Standings |
| Andretti Formula E | 37 points | 4th |
| Driver Championship Standings |
| Jake Dennis | 37 points | 3rd |
| Felipe Drugovich | 0 points | 18th |
| Manufacturer Championship Standings |
| Porsche Motorsport | 88 points | 1st |
Team Quotes
Jake Dennis
No. 27 Andretti Porsche 99X Electric
“Miami was a difficult weekend for me. We didn’t really have the performance that we expected or wanted, but we managed to scrape a valuable Championship point that may prove important later on during the year. Regardless of Round 3’s result, I’m still feeling confident heading into the next race in Jeddah, where we finished fourth last year. This year, the aim is simple, try and improve a few places higher to get onto the podium.
The Jeddah layout has a good blend of high and low speed corners, which makes the racing exciting. It’s also the first PIT BOOST race of the year, so that’s going to bring in a new layer of strategy. Moreover, it’s always fun having a night race on the calendar, so I’m looking forward to getting out on track. We’ve always done well racing in Saudi, so we’ll be aiming to continue our momentum, try to get back into the higher point scoring positions and continue on in our Championship challenge.”
Felipe Drugovich
No. 28 Andretti Porsche 99X Electric
“Although the Miami race didn’t go to plan, there were still plenty of positives to take away. There was a combination of things that we just kept working on within the setup, which gave me a bit more confidence in the car and, ultimately, helped me drive better. It was like a snowball effect, and I think that’s what made everything click a little bit more, which was very satisfying.
I’ve always enjoyed racing in Jeddah. I have some good memories from racing there in Formula 2 and it’s probably one of my favorite tracks, so I’m intrigued to see what it’s like to race on the shorter version we use in Formula E. It’s always enjoyable to drive at a night race so hopefully we can build from what we had in Miami and just keep improving, learning and building more confidence.”
Roger Griffiths
Team Principal
“The upcoming races in Jeddah mark both the first doubleheader and PIT BOOST race in the season, which will bring additional challenges compared to the first three race weekends we have completed. The team has been practicing the PIT BOOST charging procedure during previous rounds’ Free Practice sessions, while the strategy team has been busy analyzing ways to best take advantage of the opportunities that a PIT BOOST E-Prix presents.
We are also hopeful that the reliability issues with the charger we’ve experienced are now a thing of the past, as this certainly impacted the overall outcome of our races on previous occasions. The circuit itself is one that should hopefully play into both of our drivers’ hands. Felipe’s pace in Miami, coupled with his previous experience at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, sets him up nicely for the upcoming pair of races.
Last season in Jeddah, we struggled with our outright Qualifying pace because of several aspects that the engineering team has been working on through the offseason. So far this season, though, we have seen some strong Qualifying performances, with the Andretti Formula E team appearing in the Duels at every race so far. With both our drivers finding confidence within the car, once again, we’re aiming for a set of strong results as we travel to Saudi Arabia.”
