Formulation E will transfer its Saudi Arabia double-header occasion from Diriyah to Jeddah for the upcoming eleventh season of the all-electric open-wheel collection.
The anticipated transfer from Diriyah will see the collection use a modified model of the Jeddah Corniche circuit, which has been utilized by Formulation 1 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix since 2021.
“We’re delighted to convey the thrill of Formulation E to Jeddah, a metropolis that embodies the spirit of progress and transformation,” mentioned Alberto Longo, Formulation E’s co-founder and chief championship officer. “The revised Corniche Brief Circuit will supply thrilling new challenges for our groups and drivers whereas showcasing the colourful ambiance of Jeddah to our world viewers.
“Now we have raced within the Kingdom for a few years and this transfer signifies the rising scale and urge for food for Formulation E within the area.”
Formulation E has visited Diriyah, on the outskirts of capital metropolis Diriyah, because the 2018-19 season. It hosted a single race in that first 12 months, and two annually since (apart from 2020 because of the COVID 19 pandemic).
Antonio Felix da Costa received the primary Diriyah E-Prix, with Sam Chook, Nyck de Vries, and Pascal Wehrlein sharing the document for probably the most wins on the monitor with two apiece, whereas Andretti has extra wins than every other crew with three.
The transfer is topic to closing FIA approval, which is anticipated to be granted by the FIA World Motorsport Council subsequent month.
