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Timeline of Formula Racing in Saudi Arabia
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Article last updated 16/10/2024

2018

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the inaugural race of the fifth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for the first time, at the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah.

2019

For the second time in the Kingdom, the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah hosted the inaugural race of the sixth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for electric cars.

2021

The first and second rounds of the seventh season of the 'FIA Formula E World Championship', held in the Kingdom for the third consecutive time, were held at ad-Dir'iyyah City Circuit.

2021

In January, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced that the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah would host the first and second rounds of the eighth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for electric cars.

2021

A strategic partnership agreement was signed with stc, and Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race was held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz.

2022

The eighth season of ad-Dir'iyyah Formula E Championship was held for the fourth consecutive year at ad-Dir'iyyah City, hosting the first and second rounds of the 'FIA Formula E World Championship' 2022.

2022

The second round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship was held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the third time, for the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022.

2023

For the fifth time, ad-Dir'iyyah Formula E Championship was held at the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah as part of the ninth season of the 'FIA Formula E World Championship' 2023.

2023

Jeddah Corniche Circuit hosted the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023, the second round, for the third consecutive year.

2024

The second and third rounds of the tenth season of the 'FIA Formula E 2024' World Championship, hosted by the Kingdom for the sixth time, were held at ad-Dir'iyyah Circuit.

2024

Jeddah Corniche Circuit witnessed the second round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2024, the 'Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix' taking place for the fourth consecutive time.