Formula E in early talks to add Barcelona race to 2026-27 calendar

Barcelona losing its F1 slot in alternate years creates an obvious commercial gap, and the circuit is apparently looking at Formula E to fill it — but the series CEO is being careful to frame this as exploratory rather than a done deal, calling the likelihood 'very low.' The more pressing subtext here is the Jeddah opener: if the Gen4 season cannot start in Saudi Arabia on December 18/19, the calendar needs a contingency, and a Barcelona race would at least give the series a credible European alternative. What's notable is the process — Formula E went to team principals for a temperature check before any formal proposal, which signals the series is managing expectations rather than forcing a decision. A final call on Jeddah won't come until late October, so Barcelona's role, if any, remains genuinely open.