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Coordinates: 24°44′19″N 46°35′02″E / 24.73861°N 46.58389°E / 24.73861; 46.58389
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== History ==
== 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.<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 2.847km 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>
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>


== Track Layout ==
== 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>
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>

== Lap records ==

The official race lap records at the Riyadh Street Circuit are listed as:

{| class="wikitable"
!Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Event
|-
! colspan=5 | Formula E Circuit: 2.495&nbsp;km (2018–present)
|-
| [[Formula E]] || '''1:08.811''' || [[Nyck de Vries]] || [[Spark SRT05e|Mercedes-EQ Silver Arrow 02]] || [[2021 Diriyah ePrix]]
|-
| [[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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Revision as of 19:03, 28 January 2022

Riyadh Street Circuit
LocationDiriyah, Saudi Arabia
Time zoneUTC+03:00 (AST)
Coordinates24°44′19″N 46°35′02″E / 24.73861°N 46.58389°E / 24.73861; 46.58389
FIA Grade3E
Major eventsFormula E
Diriyah ePrix (2018–present)
Formula E Circuit (2018-present)
Length2.495 km (1.550 miles)
Turns21
Race lap record1:08.811 (Netherlands 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 original layout of Riyadh Street Circuit (2018-2019)

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
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

  1. ^ "Race Calendar". FIA Formula E. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Saudi Arabia to host Formula E's 2018-19 season opener". Reuters. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  3. ^ Kalinauckas, Alex. "Track layout for Formula E's Saudi Arabia race in Riyadh revealed". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Ad Diriyah Circuit Map" (PDF). fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Diriyah". fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Series Round 2 - Diriyah ePrix Race (25' +1 Lap) Final Classification". Retrieved 28 January 2022.