Formula E, Sportrik Media – Edoardo Mortara secured pole position for the 2026 Formula E Jeddah E-Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, delivering Mahindra Racing its first pole since Berlin Season 10.
The Swiss driver demonstrated consistent pace throughout qualifying and defeated Maximilian Günther of DS Penske in the final duel. The result marks a significant step forward for Mahindra under the current regulatory era.
Reigning world champion Pascal Wehrlein placed third for Porsche, lining up alongside Norman Nato of Nissan Formula E Team on the second row. Several title contenders, including Oliver Rowland, Jake Dennis, and Nick Cassidy, were eliminated during the group stage.
Despite qualifying 17th, Lucas di Grassi of Lola Yamaha ABT will start from the back of the grid following a three-place penalty.
Below are the full qualifying results for the 2026 Formula E Jeddah E-Prix:
| Pos | Driver | Nat. | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edoardo Mortara | CHE | Mahindra |
| 2 | Maximilian Günther | DEU | DS Penske |
| 3 | Pascal Wehrlein | DEU | Porsche |
| 4 | Norman Nato | FRA | Nissan |
| 5 | Taylor Barnard | GBR | DS Penske |
| 6 | Antonio Felix da Costa | PRT | Jaguar |
| 7 | Nico Müller | CHE | Porsche |
| 8 | Jean-Eric Vergne | FRA | Citroen |
| 9 | Jake Dennis | GBR | Andretti |
| 10 | Mitch Evans | NZL | Jaguar |
| 11 | Nyck de Vries | NED | Mahindra |
| 12 | Dan Ticktum | GBR | Cupra Kiro |
| 13 | Nick Cassidy | NZL | Citroen |
| 14 | Joel Eriksson | SWE | Envision |
| 15 | Pepe Marti | ESP | Cupra Kiro |
| 16 | Oliver Rowland | GBR | Nissan |
| 17 | Lucas di Grassi | BRA | Lola Yamaha ABT |
| 18 | Felipe Drugovich | BRA | Andretti |
| 19 | Sebastien Buemi | CHE | Envision |
| 20 | Zane Maloney | BRB | Lola Yamaha ABT |
With the grid set, strategic energy management and race execution will prove decisive in the opening race of the Jeddah double-header at the high-speed Corniche Circuit.
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