The Shanghai International Circuit prepares for Formula E intensity

We are heading to China, and frankly, the timing could not be more critical. The 2025/26 season is reaching a boiling point as the championship fight intensifies, and the destination for Rounds 12 and 13 is the world-famous Shanghai International Circuit.

This is not a track where you can afford a momentary lapse in concentration. It is fast, flowing, and—let’s be honest—utterly unforgiving. The configuration of this machine of a circuit is set to put the entire field to the test, and I suspect we are about to see a significant shake-up in the standings. When a venue demands this much from both the driver and the car, the gaps rarely lie.

The action kicks off with Free Practice 3 on Sunday, 5 July, at 06:00 local time. Qualifying follows shortly after at 08:00, setting the grid for the main event. The race itself is scheduled for 12:05 local time on that same Sunday, 5 July.

For those of us tracking every millisecond, the Formula E app and official website will host live timing, including an interactive track map to keep tabs on your favorite drivers. It is going to be a massive five-day event, and the official channels are promising a constant stream of behind-the-scenes insights, session reports, and interviews from trackside. Strap in, because Shanghai is rarely a quiet affair.