Formula E will move its Saudi Arabia doubleheader event from Diriyah to Jeddah for the upcoming 11th season of the all-electric open-wheel series.
The anticipated move from Diriyah will see the series use a modified version of the Jeddah Corniche circuit, which has been used by Formula 1 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix since 2021.
“We are delighted to bring the excitement of Formula E to Jeddah, a city that embodies the spirit of progress and transformation,” said Alberto Longo, Formula E’s co-founder and chief championship officer. “The revised Corniche Short Circuit will offer thrilling new challenges for our teams and drivers while showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of Jeddah to our global audience.
“We have raced in the Kingdom for many years and this move signifies the growing scale and appetite for Formula E in the region.”
Formula E has visited Diriyah, on the outskirts of capital city Diriyah, since the 2018-19 season. It hosted a single race in that first year, and two each year since (except for 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic).
Antonio Felix da Costa won the first Diriyah E-Prix, with Sam Bird, Nyck de Vries, and Pascal Wehrlein sharing the record for the most wins at the track with two apiece, while Andretti has more wins than any other team with three.
The move is subject to final FIA approval, which is expected to be granted by the FIA World Motorsport Council next month.