The announcement to keep using the ExCeL London venue until 2026 tells us where the sport is heading. The London E-Prix has achieved a unique position in the championship, thanks to the exciting races as well as what it stands for elsewhere. It is not only about racing; it reflects how new ideas are used to care for the environment and bring sports, technology, and city infrastructure closer together.
The track design at ExCeL London still stands out from all other racing venues. The event is the only one to complete a lap that goes from a smooth indoor circuit to an untamed outdoor stretch. This is how enormous amounts of logistics and engineering skills are put to use. The whole event is spread over 125,000 square metres, so Formula E is able to shape and influence the future of the sport during the event.
After London hadn’t hosted Formula E in five years, many had questions before the race. Will this circuit be able to offer true fans of motorsports an exciting experience each time? Will people still come to races that don’t include the loud rumble of engines? Would motorsport based on electric models succeed in a city famous for its heritage, without being well-known for innovation? All of those questions got a resounding yes as the answer. Now, the London race is one of the most important events in the calendar, since it figures out the winners and influences the off-season news streams.
After Season 12, the GEN3 Evo era is over, and the grand finale in 2026 will take place in the very same location as the first event. The two options are actually quite alike. Because of how snug and technical the track is, the GEN3 cars, which are light, fast, and efficient, are given the ideal opportunity to impress fans in London. It is a challenge to the drivers and teams that requires precise driving. For many fans, motorsport shows us just how NFL games can be entertaining without leaving anything out.
The relationship goes beyond the races. It is important to have values. Their sustainability numbers are solid as pieces stored at the site are used in preference to transported, there is no access for cars, fans rely only on public transport, and infrastructure helps reduce both waste and emissions. The ESG Award recently given by Exhibition News to ExCeL demonstrates the venue’s reputation as being visionary.
There is also the way businesses affect the immediate community. Using the Better Futures Fund, Formula E has taken part in community projects in East London. Funding electric vans for food charities and local children’s hospices are two of the ways the championship is putting its resources into good use. With every new season, it’s becoming more obvious that this race belongs to London as much as it belongs to the athletes.
The extension shows how Formula E has grown over the years. A startup series once became Formula 1, now supported by 16 races all over four continents. Among all its developments, the championship should keep key races that highlight its top potential. London’s circuit, which includes both indoors and outdoors, along with a strong media reach and being eco-friendly, checks all of the requirements.
Longo, Formula E’s co-founder and Chief Championship Officer, said that ExCeL has perfectly served as the venue for the series. It’s something that supports the feelings of the race organisers as well as the teams, drivers, and fans who enjoy the special nature of this event.
Looking at the future, the most important question is ‘What next? The next stage, GEN4, is coming not far from now. There are new companies eyeing the Internet of Things. The sport develops and changes over the years. However, for the coming years at least until 2026, Formula E will always come back to London, not only because it is allowed but because it is required. This is something more than just a venue. It determines the way motorsport has developed in modern times.
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