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Formula E Sets 2026 Tokyo Double‑Header as Night Races on July 25–26

The night schedule aims to improve spectator comfort in summer to suit European broadcast windows.

Overview

  • Both races are confirmed for 8:00 p.m. local time on July 25–26, using the Tokyo Bay waterfront course around the Big Sight convention center.
  • Organizers say the entire event, including trackside lighting, will run on sustainable energy sourced from advanced biofuels.
  • Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo called the Tokyo night switch a milestone, with Governor Yuriko Koike backing the move as a showcase for EVs and the city’s nightlife.
  • The Tokyo double‑header is scheduled as the penultimate round of the 2025/26 Gen3 season.
  • Long‑term hosting at Big Sight remains uncertain as contract talks continue and costs reported at roughly €20–25 million intersect with Gen4 layout considerations, with alternative Japanese venues such as Suzuka and Motegi discussed in reporting.