Monaco E-Prix: the Grand Prix, electrified

Since 2015, the Monaco E-Prix has become a major highlight of the FIA Formula E World Championship.

As a historic Formula 1 circuit, Monaco has naturally been part of the Formula E schedule since the first season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for single-seater electric cars. The very first Monegasque race – and the first E-Prix to be held in Europe – took place on 9 May 2015. The event saw a pile-up involving seven drivers and a victory for Sébastien Buemi, the first driver to win two races in the brand new championship.

The Monaco E-Prix was initially held every two years, with drivers competing over a track of 1,765 kilometres – the shortest of all the Formula E circuits. This avoided the Mirabeau uphill section included in the Formula 1 circuit, which was deemed to require too much energy. Since 2022, the race – now held annually – has used the same circuit as the Formula 1 event, covering a total of 3,367 kilometres. This means that it is now possible to compare the times achieved by electric and hybrid single-seater race cars…

The 2025 Monaco E-Prix was a historic edition, marking a first with two races held over the same weekend. This double-header, celebrating the 10th anniversary of electric racing in the Principality, saw Oliver Rowland and Sébastien Buemi take the top honors.

One of the major innovations was the introduction of the “Pit Boost,” which significantly altered race strategies. This new feature required each driver to make a mandatory 34-second stop, including 30 seconds dedicated to an ultra-fast 600 kW recharge, providing a 10% energy boost (equivalent to 3.85 kWh).