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== History == |
== History == |
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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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-electric-saudi-idUSKCN1II25N|title=Saudi Arabia to host Formula E's 2018-19 season opener|date=2018-05-17|work=Reuters|access-date=2019-01-02|language=en}}</ref> The design was first unveiled on 25 September 2018 at the Governate of Diriyah, with the design calling for a 2. |
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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-electric-saudi-idUSKCN1II25N|title=Saudi Arabia to host Formula E's 2018-19 season opener|date=2018-05-17|work=Reuters|access-date=2019-01-02|language=en}}</ref> The design was first unveiled on 25 September 2018 at the Governate of Diriyah, with the design calling for a {{cvt|2.847|km|mi|abbr=on}} long track.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/138940/fe-riyadh-saudi-arabia-track-layout-revealed|title=Track layout for Formula E's Saudi Arabia race in Riyadh revealed|last=Kalinauckas|first=Alex|website=Autosport.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> |
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== Track Layout == |
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The Final track layout was shortened to {{cvt|2.495|km|mi|abbr=on}}, and it features a distinctive second sector, with its tight corners being unique to the track in the Formula E Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com/Results/04_2018-19/01_R01%20Ad%20Diriyah/01_Event%20Information/03_Ad%20Diriyah%20Circuit%20Map.pdf|website=fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com|title=Ad Diriyah Circuit Map|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> |
The Final track layout was shortened to {{cvt|2.495|km|mi|abbr=on}}, and it features a distinctive second sector, with its tight corners being unique to the track in the Formula E Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com/Results/04_2018-19/01_R01%20Ad%20Diriyah/01_Event%20Information/03_Ad%20Diriyah%20Circuit%20Map.pdf|website=fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com|title=Ad Diriyah Circuit Map|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingcircuits.info/middle-east/saudi-arabia/ad-diriyah.html|website=fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com|title=Diriyah|access-date=2021-11-15}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingcircuits.info/middle-east/saudi-arabia/ad-diriyah.html|website=fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com|title=Diriyah|access-date=2021-11-15}}</ref> |
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== Lap records == |
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The official race lap records at the Riyadh Street Circuit are listed as: |
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! colspan=5 | Formula E Circuit: 2.495 km (2018–present) |
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| [[Formula E]] || '''1:08.811''' || [[Nyck de Vries]] || [[Spark SRT05e|Mercedes-EQ Silver Arrow 02]] || [[2021 Diriyah ePrix]] |
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| [[Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy]] || '''1:30.564'''<ref>{{cite web |title= Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Series Round 2 - Diriyah ePrix Race (25' +1 Lap) Final Classification |url= https://results.fiaformulae.com | access-date=28 January 2022}}</ref> || [[Sérgio Jimenez]] || [[Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (racecar)]] || [[2019-20 Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy|2019 2nd Diriyah Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy round]] |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 19:03, 28 January 2022
Location | Diriyah, Saudi Arabia |
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Time zone | UTC+03:00 (AST) |
Coordinates | 24°44′19″N 46°35′02″E / 24.73861°N 46.58389°E |
FIA Grade | 3E |
Major events | Formula E Diriyah ePrix (2018–present) |
Formula E Circuit (2018-present) | |
Length | 2.495 km (1.550 miles) |
Turns | 21 |
Race lap record | 1:08.811 ( Nyck de Vries, Mercedes-EQ Silver Arrow 02, 2021, Formula E) |
The Riyadh Street Circuit is a street circuit located in the capital of Saudi Arabia, used for the Ad Diriyah ePrix of the FIA Formula E Championship. It held its first race on 15 December 2018, as the opening race of the 2018-19 FIA Formula E Championship.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5]
Lap records
The official race lap records at the Riyadh Street Circuit are listed as:
Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
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Formula E Circuit: 2.495 km (2018–present) | ||||
Formula E | 1:08.811 | Nyck de Vries | Mercedes-EQ Silver Arrow 02 | 2021 Diriyah ePrix |
Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy | 1:30.564[6] | 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.