Formula E makes its long-awaited return to the streets of Sanya
It has been a massive seven years since Formula E last tore through the streets of Sanya, but this Saturday, 20 June 2026, the series finally makes its return to the Chinese resort city. We are entering a crucial triple-header of Asian races, and the stakes are as high as ever for the GEN3 Evo era. It is wild to think that despite the gap, this 2520m circuit—featuring 12 turns and those signature long straights—remains familiar ground for only eight drivers on the current grid.
We cannot forget the last time we were here in 2019, where Jean-Eric Vergne took a stunning win for Techeetah-DS despite a tense investigation and a late red flag caused by Alexander Sims. Now repping Citroën Racing, one has to wonder if the two-time champion can repeat that performance. Meanwhile, the reigning World Champion Oliver Rowland, who famously claimed the Julius Baer Pole Position here in 2019, is back as well.
This trip to Sanya marks the start of a wild journey through Asia. We are heading to the Shanghai International Circuit next, followed by a double-header in Tokyo that will feature the championship's first-ever night race. After ten rounds of absolute chaos and unpredictable results—from Mitch Evans’ historic 15th career win to Nyck de Vries breaking Mahindra Racing’s dry spell in Monaco—this return to Sanya is the perfect stage for the next chapter in this title fight.
