Jakarta E-Prix 2026:
Full History, Schedule & Streaming Guide

The short version: the paperwork didn’t arrive on time. Formula E and the Jakarta city government had been in negotiations for months over a new circuit layout — because the Ancol Beach venue used in 2022, 2023 and 2025 was deemed unsuitable for continued use.

The proposed replacement was the Monas circuit, a layout running through central Jakarta near the National Indonesian Monument at Merdeka Square. This circuit was actually the original vision for the Jakarta E-Prix back when it was conceived in 2018-19. A new layout was needed, a new agreement was required, and both a bank holiday on the proposed race date (May 30 is Ascension Day in Indonesia) and the lengthening negotiation process made confirmation impossible before the calendar announcement deadline.

Furthermore, Formula E chose Sanya, China — returning after Season 5 in 2018-19 — to fill the slot instead. The June 20, 2026 Sanya E-Prix duly took place at the Haitang Bay Circuit. Jakarta therefore missed out for the first time since its 2024 absence (which was also caused by an external factor: Indonesia’s general election).

The most recent Jakarta E-Prix — officially the 2025 Sarinah Jakarta E-Prix — took place on Saturday, 21 June 2025 at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit in Ancol. It served as Round 12 of the 2024-25 Formula E season, and it delivered one of the most chaotic and memorable races of the year.

Dan Ticktum, driving for Cupra Kiro, claimed a shock maiden Formula E victory. Race leader Nyck de Vries and qualifying pole-sitter Jake Dennis both suffered issues in a retirement-packed afternoon. Ticktum — who had come close to wins before but never converted — emerged as the beneficiary and took the chequered flag with Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra) in second and Nico Müller (Andretti) in third. António Félix da Costa and Nick Cassidy rounded out the top five.

Championship leader Oliver Rowland had a terrible qualifying session, hitting a wall after admitting he “just never really felt comfortable with the car” all weekend. However, he raced brilliantly from 16th on the grid to rescue a single championship point in tenth place — enough to further extend his lead over Pascal Wehrlein, who also failed to score. The result effectively set up Rowland’s season-long dominance, with Wehrlein’s title defence running out of road.

2025 Jakarta E-Prix Weekend Timetable (Local Time, WIB)

All times are for reference from the 2025 event. No 2026 Jakarta race is scheduled.

The Jakarta E-Prix circuit is a temporary street layout constructed at Ancol Beach in northern Jakarta. Unlike the urban circuits in Monaco or Rome that run through established city streets, the Ancol track is built on open ground close to the waterfront, giving engineers more freedom in circuit design — but also delivering one persistent problem: sand and grit swept onto the surface from the nearby beach.

Drivers consistently reported the surface as one of the most challenging on the calendar. Rooster tails of sand spewed from the cars throughout race weekends, which made grip unpredictable and led to multiple incidents in each edition. The circuit earned an unofficial nickname — “the Zandvoort of the East” — partly for the sandy conditions and partly for the relentless, high-energy racing it produced.

The lap itself starts with a long run into a tight opening sector. Drivers then navigate a flowing series of turns and banked corners before tackling a tight complex at the end of the lap, which spits them back onto the extended start/finish straight. The combination creates genuine overtaking opportunities but punishes errors harshly — walls are close, and the limited grip means any mistake in the braking zones can be costly.

The lap record at the circuit is held by Jake Dennis (Porsche 99X Electric Gen3), set during the 2023 Jakarta E-Prix weekend, at 1:09.171 — averaging 76.662 mph. That record still stands, as the circuit was not used in 2026. For more on how race timing and lap records work in motorsport, our explainer has the full breakdown.

Three editions of the Jakarta E-Prix have been held. The first, in June 2022, introduced the street circuit to Formula E. A double-header followed in 2023, making Jakarta one of the most-visited Asian venues in recent seasons. A single-race format returned in 2025 after the event was cancelled in 2024 for Indonesia’s general election.

While Jakarta sits out this season, the 2025-26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the most expansive in the series’ history. Season 12 features 17 races across 11 cities — beating the previous record of 16. The season runs from December 2025 through August 2026, covering five continents. Three race weekends remain as of late June 2026.

This is also the final season for the Gen3 Evo car before the all-new Gen4 regulations arrive for 2026-27. For fans of electric racing, it represents the last chance to see this generation of machinery in action. Want to understand the drivers and teams shaping Season 12? Our preview covers the full grid.

DH = Double-header weekend. For the full Formula E 2026 calendar and session-by-session timetable, our schedule hub is kept up to date throughout the season. You can also read our round-by-round guide on how a Formula E race weekend works, covering everything from free practice through to the race itself.

Even though Jakarta isn’t hosting a race this season, Formula E fans around the world — including in Indonesia — can follow every remaining round live. The championship has a genuinely wide global broadcast footprint, and the official Formula E YouTube channel streams Free Practice sessions live for free, globally.

For a full country-by-country broadcast breakdown, the official Formula E where-to-watch page at fiaformulae.com is updated before each round. Our own guide on how to watch Formula E also covers regional streaming options and subscription details. If you’re newer to the series, our explainer on what Formula E is and how it works is a solid starting point.

Season 12 is the swan song for the Gen3 Evo, the upgraded iteration of Formula E’s third-generation machine. It is the quickest-accelerating FIA single-seater race car ever built — reaching 0-60 mph in 1.82 seconds, with a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph). Maximum power output in qualifying and Attack Mode is 350 kW (469 hp), dropping to 300 kW (402 hp) in standard race mode.

One of the Gen3 Evo’s most significant technical advances is its all-wheel drive capability, activated during qualifying duels, race starts and Attack Mode. The car also generates nearly 50% of its race energy through regenerative braking — 600 kW total regeneration capacity across both front (up to 250 kW) and rear (up to 350 kW) axles. It is, by the standards of electric racing, a genuinely remarkable piece of engineering.

Curious how the Gen3 Evo compares to Formula 1 machinery? Our detailed explainer on whether Formula E is faster than Formula 1 puts the numbers in context. Or if you want to understand how much these machines actually cost to build, read our guide on Formula E car costs.

The official Formula E position is cautiously optimistic. The championship has said it reached “an understanding” with Jakarta authorities to extend beyond Season 11 — the talks simply didn’t reach a formal agreement in time for the Season 12 calendar announcement. That language matters. It suggests this isn’t a permanent departure, but a scheduling casualty rather than a breakdown in the relationship.

The new Monas circuit — running through central Jakarta near the National Monument and Merdeka Square — remains the most viable replacement for the Ancol Beach venue. The Ancol circuit, while beloved for its atmosphere, consistently produced one of the grittiest and most unpredictable track surfaces on the calendar, and Formula E was clearly keen to move on from it. The central Jakarta layout would be more permanent-feeling, more photogenic, and arguably more representative of the city that hosts it.

Meanwhile, Season 13 (2026-27) marks the arrival of the Gen4 car — a 600 kW machine with active all-wheel drive as standard. Formula E has already confirmed a 21-race calendar for that season, featuring new venues including Zandvoort and London’s Brands Hatch. Jakarta is not currently listed, but Formula E’s history of last-minute additions means nothing is ruled out. Indonesian fans should watch for announcements towards the end of 2026. For the broader picture on what Formula E is and where it’s headed, our series overview is well worth a read.

The wider formula-e ecosystem in Indonesia also remains strong. Jakarta ranks among the largest Formula E fan bases in the world, a fact organiser Alberto Longo acknowledged after the 2025 race. That kind of crowd enthusiasm is not something Formula E — which is actively trying to grow its global reach — walks away from lightly. The question is not really whether Jakarta returns, but when.