The most unpredictable motorsport championship on the planet is back on Friday as the 2023/24 ABB FIA World Formula E World Championship returns to the historic desert surroundings of the UNESCO World Heritage site at At-Turaif.
Motorsports fans are gearing up for an incredible weekend of electrified entertainment as 22 of the world’s best drivers reach speeds of over 200kmph through the streets of the Riyadh circuit this Friday and Saturday (January 26 & 27).
Rounds two and three of the 2023/24 season promise to present unforgettable moments, intense battles and unmissable experience for racing enthusiasts and families to enjoy.
HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Saudi Minister of Sport, and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said: “Formula E in Saudi Arabia is more than a race; it’s a driving force for positive change in one of the most exciting countries in the world of sport, and another proof of the calibre that our people have reached when organising and hosting global sport events.
“With the unlimited support from our leadership and under the ambitious Vision 2030 led by our Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has become the home of global sport including the world’s best motorsports events. Now in its sixth year in Saudi Arabia, the Diriyah E-Prix is one of the biggest international events of the year for our Kingdom, as we continue to invest in sport to help inspire our people to get active and lead healthy lives.”
HRH Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al Faisal, Chairman, Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and Chairman, Saudi Motorsport Company, added: “We’re incredibly excited that the Diriyah E-Prix is back for what promises to be an unforgettable sixth edition. Since its inception in 2018, this event has become Riyadh’s biggest and best racing moment of the year, emerging as a weekend of excitement and entertainment for fans.”
This year’s Diriyah E-Prix is the latest illustration of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to host the very best international events across all sports.
As well as world class motor racing, the event offers a weekend of sport and entertainment, with OneRepublic and the Backstreet Boys headlining a weekend of live music. Beyond the incredible live acts, there is entertainment for the whole family with a gaming arena, street food and much more.
The Diriyah E-Prix is part of an incredible year-round schedule of international sports in the Kingdom, with motorsport, football, boxing, tennis, esports, combat sports, golf, and equestrian events all locked in for 2024 – and with more to come.
With a weekend of supercharged action and electrified entertainment fast approaching, fans can secure their seats through the FIA Formula E website for January 26 & 27 races.
Grandstand and general admission tickets are available from SAR100. Fans can secure their seats through the FIA Formula E website where grandstand and general admission tickets are available from SAR100.
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