
Monaco E-Prix 2025: Formula E set for yet another double-header, here's all about the most loved race of the year
What better venue for a car race than the global hub of motorsport—Monaco? Formula E is all set to return to the picturesque Monte Carlo for the Monaco E-Prix double-header, scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 4. In a treat for motorsport fans, the venue will host a double-header for the first time this season. Spectators can look forward to thrilling action as the lightning-fast
Gen3 Evo electric cars
deliver up to 197 overtakes, as seen last year. And this year, it can be even more.
Monaco E-Prix Schedule
Round 5 – Saturday
The Monaco E-Prix kicks off early on Saturday, with the first practice session beginning at 7:30 AM (local time). The 45-minute session will be followed by a second free practice at 9:10 AM, lasting 35 minutes.
The day continues with a packed schedule. Qualifying starts at 10:40 AM and ends at 12:03 PM. After a three-hour break, the main Round 5 race will begin at 3:05 PM and conclude by 4:00 PM.
Round 6 – Sunday
Racing action resumes on Sunday with the third free practice session starting at 8:30 AM (local time). This 55-minute session will wrap up at 9:25 AM. The Round 6 Qualifying will follow at 10:40 AM and end at 12:03 PM. The main race of Round 6 begins at 3:05 PM and will conclude at 4:00 PM.
Last Monaco E-Prix Winners
Jaguar dominated last year's race, landing two drivers on the podium. Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans won the Monaco E-Prix, with teammate Nick Cassidy finishing second. DS Penske's Stoffel Vandoorne claimed third place.
Evans, who also won the opening race of the 2024–25 season in São Paulo, will be aiming to repeat his success in Monaco.
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Antonio Felix Da Costa has his eyes on Monaco after the Miami E-Prix: 'This is really looking good'
Return of the Pit Boost
A new strategic element—Pit Boost—has recently been introduced in Formula E. First used in Jeddah this year, it's a mandatory mid-race feature in which cars receive a 10% energy boost (3.85 kWh) through a 30-second, 600kW charge in the pit lane. This boost can be used only once during a double-header weekend.
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