Formula E says it expects the next season to begin in Saudi Arabia in December, but it has a contingency plan to move the opening race to Mexico in January if regional events prevent the Saudi staging from being held. The series’ chief executive, Jeff Dodds, said this during an update on the 2026-27 calendar. Formula E is preparing for a “Gen4” era, marking a new phase for the championship. Dodds indicated that the organisation will adjust scheduling based on circumstances in the region, rather than proceeding with the original start date under untenable conditions. The reports also describe Formula E as confident about starting in Saudi Arabia as planned, while maintaining flexibility to ensure the championship’s opening event can still take place in a timely manner. The Mexico option is positioned as a direct backup to preserve the season’s start window if the Saudi opener cannot be completed as scheduled. No additional details on the specific triggers for any delay or the confirmed date for the Mexico race were provided in the available excerpts.