Formula E has announced that this July's double-header in Tokyo will take place at night, setting up an incredible spectacle towards the end of the season.
Tokyo is the penultimate host city on the calendar and has delivered plenty of excitement over the last two years, largely due to extremely wet weather.
That is less likely to be an issue this time around, with Formula E's races in the Japanese capital moving to the intense heat of July.
Racing during the day in July would have been borderline impossible; however, the series and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed the two night races on Thursday morning.
The same location on the Tokyo Bay waterfront will be used, with the races taking place at 8pm local time on 25–26 July.
"It has been officially decided that the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will be held as a night race," said the governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike. "Tokyo E-Prix started in 2024 as Japan’s first-ever formal motor race on public streets, and 2025 Tokyo E-Prix ramped this up as a double-header.
"Each time the race is held, it draws many spectators captivated by the excellence of EVs and the intense and thrilling racing that takes place.
"The 2026 Tokyo E-Prix, the third time for Formula E to be held here in Tokyo, will be a night race
to let the world know about Tokyo’s fascinating nightlife. I am confident that the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix will not only accelerate the spread of zero emission vehicles and initiatives for the realisation of a sustainable world but will also add more brilliance to Tokyo’s nights.
"The race will be held on the two days of July 25 and 26. Let’s all cheer on a race that may be even hotter than the summer heat. Tokyo will join forces with the organisers and others related to the race to ensure its success."
Racing in Tokyo at night marks a "massive milestone" for Formula E, which has pushed for this to happen ever since it first raced there back in 2024. As part of the event, it will be powered by sustainable energy, sourced from advanced biofuels.
"Hosting a Formula E night race event in Tokyo is a massive milestone," said Formula E co-founder, Alberto Longo. "This is a city that is committed to our vision to accelerate change towards an electric future, and we thank Governor Koike and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for their partnership.
"We are delighted to play a part in re-energising Tokyo’s incredible nightlife scene and bringing exciting racing to the streets of the capital. To see the world's most innovative electric race cars –the GEN3 Evo - competing under the dramatic lights of the Tokyo Bay waterfront will be an unforgettable moment for our passionate Japanese fans and those watching on at home."
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