Tempelhofer Feld (Tempelhofer Damm). May 2–3, 2026. Formula E returns.
Organised by the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the weekend turns the old airport surfaces into one of the season’s most unpredictable rounds. The course is short and tight. The concrete is rough. Grip can change lap to lap.
That makes the racing feel like street combat rather than showroom sport. Drivers and teams are tested for precision, not just pace. Berlin favourites draw attention: drivers such as Pascal Wehrlein will race under intense local scrutiny. Teams including Porsche use Tempelhof to show form where it matters — on a harsh, unforgiving surface.
The event is not just about laps. The Fan Village folds music, tech and hands-on exhibits into the race day. On the first day Max Giesinger performs; on the second day Zah1de takes the stage. The soundtrack mixes with wind and the peculiar echo of cars on concrete.
"Ohne den passenden Sound, kein richtiges Rennerlebnis," organisers say.
The setting matters. Tempelhof’s vast, raw openness gives the weekend a local character. The grandstands sit close. Voices and strategy call-outs are more audible than at a closed circuit. Mistakes are punished instantly and moments stick with you.
This race also carries an idea: electric mobility staged in a city that never pretends to be clean-cut. It’s part motorsport, part festival, part technology showcase. For Berlin it’s a reminder that public space can be repurposed for new rituals.
If you live in the city, this is a rare, noisy weekend on your doorstep at Tempelhofer Damm. It’s where Berlin’s rough edges meet a global championship.
