Diriyah ePrix
| Riyadh Street Circuit | |
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| Race information | |
|---|---|
| Number of times held | 4 |
| First held | 2018 |
| Last held | 2022 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Sam Bird (2) Nyck De Vries (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Andretti-BMW i (2) Mercedes (2) |
| Circuit length | 2.495 km (1.550 miles) |
| Last race (2022 Race 2) | |
| Pole position | |
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| Podium | |
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| Fastest lap | |
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]
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. This configuration was used for the 2018 and 2019 editions of the ePrix, with minor modifications being made for the 2021 edition.[4]
Results
| Edition | Track | Winner | Second | Third | Pole position | Fastest lap | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Riyadh Street Circuit |  António Félix da Costa
|
 Jean-Éric Vergne
|
 Jérôme d'Ambrosio
|
António Félix da Costa
|
André Lotterer
|
[5] | |
| 2019 | Race 1 | Sam Bird
|
Stoffel Vandoorne
|
André Lotterer
|
Alexander Sims
|
 Mitch Evans
|
[6] | |
| Race 2 | Alexander Sims
|
 Lucas di Grassi
|
Stoffel Vandoorne
|
Alexander Sims
|
António Félix da Costa
|
[7] | ||
| 2021 | Race 1 | Nyck de Vries
|
 Edoardo Mortara
|
Mitch Evans
|
Nyck de Vries
|
Stoffel Vandoorne
|
[8] | |
| Race 2 | Sam Bird
|
Robin Frijns
|
António Félix da Costa
|
Robin Frijns
|
Nyck de Vries
|
[9] | ||
| 2022 | Race 1 | Nyck de Vries
|
Stoffel Vandoorne
|
Jake Dennis
|
Stoffel Vandoorne
|
Nick Cassidy
|
[10] | |
| Race 2 | Edoardo Mortara
|
Robin Frijns
|
Lucas Di Grassi
|
Nyck de Vries
|
Sam Bird
|
[11] | ||
Repeat winners (drivers)
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sam Bird
|
2019 (Race 1), 2021 (Race 2) |
| 2 | Nyck De Vries
|
2021 (Race 1), 2022 (Race 1) |
| Source:[12] | ||
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.
- ^ Thukral, Rachit; Vinel, Benjamin (16 February 2021). "Formula E makes last-minute Diriyah track layout changes". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "2018 Saudia Ad Diriyah ePrix". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "2019 Saudia Ad Diriyah ePrix Race 1". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "2019 Saudia Ad Diriyah ePrix Race 2". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2021 Diriyah ePrix 1 Classification". Motorsport Stats. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2021 Diriyah ePrix 2 Classification". Motorsport Stats. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2022 Diriyah ePrix 2 Classification". Motorsport Stats. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Formula E 2022 Diriyah ePrix 2 Classification". Motorsport Stats. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Formula E Winners List (Drivers)". Formula E Stats. Retrieved 13 May 2022.