2026 Formula E pre-season testing - Time Schedule

Formula E is back with its official pre-season test getting underway on Monday at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, ahead of the season-opener in São Paulo on December 6. 

It will represent the paddock's first time back together since the 2025 finale in London last July, and reigning world champion Oliver Rowland's first time driving with the #1. 

It will also be Formula E's first visit to Valencia since 2023, after testing was moved at the last-minute to Madrid last year following devastating floods in the region.

Six sessions will take place across Monday-Thursday for the 2026 Formula E grid, while a further two sessions will take place on Friday, dedicated solely to the second running of the women's test.

As for the official test, one three-hour session will take place on Monday and Wednesday, with two sessions taking place on Tuesday and Thursday. 

The women's test will also consist of two three-hour sessions, one each in the morning and the afternoon. The first session of the test gets underway at 14:00 CET on Monday, while Tuesday morning's session begins at 09:00 CET. 

On Tuesday afternoon, running will resume at 14:00 CET; however, only a morning session at 09:00 CET will take place on Wednesday – the afternoon will be used for team filming. 

Thursday will feature a full day of track action, with the sessions beginning at 09:00 CET and 14:00 CET – the women's test sessions start at the same time on Friday.

While the test will not be televised, live timing will be available on the official Formula E website. RacingNews365 will be at the test, with reports, session results and interviews to be published.

Check out the full schedule and session start times below!