Monaco has always understood that the Grand Prix Racing is part theatre, even if undeniably thrilling sport. But over the weekend of 16–17 May 2026, the Principality proved that electric racing can produce its own kind of drama, spectacle and prestige.
The weekend contained the 10th and 11th editions with the 2026 Monaco E-Prix delivering two races, two winners and a remarkable 382 overtakes across the weekend, transforming the legendary Monaco Circuit into a showcase for the speed, strategy and unpredictability of Formula E. The grandstands were packed, with around 40,000 spectators over the two days, while the event once again drew the aura of Monaco’s great sporting occasions.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène were present, appearing on the grid and podium for Sunday’s 11th Monaco E-Prix. As the electric cars swept out of the tunnel beneath the cliffs of Monte-Carlo, Monaco’s royal presence reminded spectators that this was no ordinary street race. H.S.H. Prince Albert II and H.S.H. Princess Charlène greeted drivers on the grid before later presenting trophies during the glamorous podium ceremony overlooking the harbour. In many cities Formula E feels futuristic. In Monaco, it feels both futuristic and unmistakably royal.
On Saturday, Nyck de Vries gave Mahindra Racing a landmark victory in Round 9. Starting from the front row, he timed his Pit Boost and Attack Mode phases with precision, overtaking António Félix da Costa on Lap 20 and pulling clear to win by around three seconds. It was de Vries’ fifth Formula E victory, his first since Berlin 2022, and Mahindra’s first win of the GEN3 era.
Behind him, Mitch Evans finished second for Jaguar TCS Racing, strengthening his title credentials with yet another Monaco podium. Rookie Josep María “Pepe” Martí completed the podium for Cupra Kiro after Dan Ticktum’s penalty, becoming the first Spaniard to take Formula E silverware.
Sunday’s World Champion Masterclass
Sunday brought a different kind of masterclass. Oliver Rowland, the reigning Formula E world champion, started eighth but managed his energy superbly and emerged from the strategic chaos to win Round 10 for Nissan. He took the lead at the Nouvelle Chicane on Lap 23 of 28 and held firm through Full Course Yellow interruptions. Felipe Drugovich claimed second for Andretti, his first Formula E podium, while António Félix da Costa finished third for Jaguar.
The weekend’s strength was not only in the winners, but in the variety. Six different drivers from five teams appeared across the two podiums, underlining Formula E’s greatest selling point: in Monaco, even on streets famous for being almost impossible to pass on electric racing found a way to keep the order shifting, thrilling and uncertain.
Away from the racing line, Monaco offered the full show. Formula E’s Fan Festival added simulators, music, food areas and family entertainment, making the event feel less like a closed paddock and more like a public celebration of future mobility.
