The all-electric series returns to London for the first time since 2016 and it will be sꩵhown live in the United K🐲ingdom with free-to-air coverage on Channel 4 next week.

BB෴C has the rights for Formula E currently, with it often shown on its onlin🍒e on-demand streaming service - BBC iPlayer - rather than its own terrestrial channels.

Vernon Kay will present the coverage with both races live on Channel 4, as well as available via its own on-demand streaming ꧃platform All4🌌.

Speaking of the announcement, Formula E’s Chief Media Officer Aarti Dabas said: “We are please🔴d to add Channel 4 to our ever-growing line-up of media partners. The UK is a key market for Formula E but more importantly, we wanted to provide our 🌠growing UK fanbase and potential new fans with easy access to watch and engage with the live coverage of their home races.

“Channel 4 is one of UK’s most 🌟progressive free-to-air channels an🥂d this partnership for the London races provides both Formula E and Channel 4 to engage with progressive motorsports fans and new audiences.”

British driver Sam Bird leads the championship aft🦩er winning the second New York City E-Prix.

He is five points clear o🍎f António Félix da Costa, while just 20 points separate the top seven in the championship with four races of the🥂 season remaining.

“It is great news for Formula E to be shown live on Channel 4 for such a key race on the world championship calendar,” Bird add🃏ed. “This is the first time in fiveও years we’ve raced in London – the first time in 17 years for Jaguar – and terrestrial TV plays a key role to put our sport into the homes across the UK at a milestone moment.

“The ExCeL track looks like it should put on an entertaining race for the fans as it’s the first indoor and outdoor circuit, offering something truly unique. I hope the🐷 country tunes in to enjoy the close racing and watch Jaguar Racing pushing for a podium on home soil.”