Diriyah ePrix

The Diriyah ePrix is a race of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship, held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. It was first held as part of the 2018–19 season and was the first Formula E race to be held in the Middle East.[1] The second Diriyah ePrix was held on 22 and 23 November 2019.[2]

Diriyah ePrix
Riyadh Street Circuit
Race information
Number of times held2
First held2018
Circuit length2.495 km (1.550 mi)
Last race (2019)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

History

As a part of Saudi Arabia's long-term plan to hold international sports events, the General Sports Authority along with Saudi Arabian Motor Federation made a ten-year agreement to hold a Formula E ePrix in Saudi Arabia.[3]

Circuit

The race is held at the Riyadh Street Circuit in Diriyah, a town in Saudi Arabia located on the north-western outskirts of the capital, Riyadh. The track is 2.495 km in length and features 21 turns.

Results
EditionTrackWinnerSecondThirdPole positionFastest lap
2018 Riyadh Street Circuit António Félix da Costa Jean-Éric Vergne Jérôme d'Ambrosio António Félix da Costa André Lotterer
2019 Race 1 Sam Bird Stoffel Vandoorne André Lotterer Alexander Sims Mitch Evans
Race 2 Alexander Sims Lucas di Grassi Stoffel Vandoorne Alexander Sims António Félix da Costa

References
  1. "Formula E set to revolutionize motorsport fans' experience at Ad Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. 5 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  2. "Formula E is returning to Saudi Arabia this year". Esquire Middle East. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  3. "Formula E to race in Ad Diriyah for opening round of Season 5". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
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