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]
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| Number of times held | 2 |
| First held | 2018 |
| Circuit length | 2.495 km (1.550 mi) |
| Last race (2019) | |
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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
| Edition | Track | Winner | Second | Third | Pole position | Fastest lap | |
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| 2018 | Riyadh Street Circuit |  António Félix da Costa |
 Jean-Éric Vergne |
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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
- "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.
- "Formula E is returning to Saudi Arabia this year". Esquire Middle East. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- "Formula E to race in Ad Diriyah for opening round of Season 5". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
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