Formula E will race on a shortened version of Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Corniche circuit during the 2024-25 Season, the same venue that has been used for Formula 1 races.
According to information reviewed by Motorsport, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sports approved for the electric single-seater championship to use the circuit, which until now has been run on a street circuit in Diriyah since 2018.
The double-header will take place on February 14-15, 2025, if the proposal is approved by the FIA World Motorsport Council, with a meeting to be held in October to validate the 2024-25 Formula E calendar.
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A Formula E spokesperson said the Jeddah E-Prix will offer an “exhilarating racing experience on a modified layout of the fast and flowing Corniche street circuit, contributing to the growth of motorsport in the region.”
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“With its stunning backdrop of the Red Sea, the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix promises an unforgettable experience for fans and competitors alike,” adding.
Formal plans for the circuit were unveiled as early as 2019, with the first F1 race taking place two years later, when Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battled it out in what was the penultimate round before defining the title in Abu Dhabi.
The high-speed, 27-turn street circuit is one of the fastest tracks in the world, but will be shortened to meet the specific needs of Formula E, although the exact layout has not yet been officially announced by either Formula E or the FIA.
Formula E organizers released the proposed 2024-25 calendar last June, which indicated that a new venue in Saudi Arabia would likely be used for next season.
