Riyadh Street Circuit
History
In May 2018, ahead of the 2018 Berlin ePrix, it was announced that Formula E holdings had signed a deal with the Saudi Arabian government, for a race to be held in the outskirts of the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, in the Ad Diriyah district for 10 years. The design was first unveiled on 25 September 2018 at the Governate of Diriyah, with the design calling for a 2.847 km (1.769 mi) long track.
Track Layout
The Final track layout was shortened to 2.495 km (1.550 mi), and it features a distinctive second sector, with its tight corners being unique to the track in the Formula E Championship. Before the 2021 race, the track was revised and resurfaced with reprofiling Turn 9, 13, 18, 19; and moving the start straight before the Turn 18.
Lap records
The official race lap records at the Riyadh Street Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula E Circuit: 2.495 km (2018–2024) | ||||
| Formula E | 1:08.723 | Sam Bird | Jaguar I-Type 5 | 2022 Diriyah ePrix |
| Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy | 1:30.564 | Sérgio Jimenez | Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (racecar) | 2019 2nd Diriyah Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy round |
References
- ^ "Race Calendar". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia to host Formula E's 2018-19 season opener". Reuters. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ Kalinauckas, Alex. "Track layout for Formula E's Saudi Arabia race in Riyadh revealed". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "Ad Diriyah Circuit Map" (PDF). fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "Diriyah". fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Series Round 2 - Diriyah ePrix Race (25' +1 Lap) Final Classification". Retrieved 28 January 2022.
