Motor racing-Saudi Arabia to host Formula E's first night race

Saudi Arabia will host Formula E's first ever night race with a double-header in Diriyah next February, the all-electric series announced on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is also due to host a Formula One race for the first time next year and that will also be at night, in Jeddah in November.

Saudi Arabia will host Formula E's first ever night race with a double-header in Diriyah next February, the all-electric series announced on Tuesday. Organisers said low consumption LED floodlights would be powered by fully renewable energy, using low-carbon certified hydrogenated vegetable oil made from sustainable materials.

Diriyah has hosted Formula E since 2018 and next year's races will be the third and fourth in a championship that starts in Chile. Saudi Arabia is also due to host a Formula One race for the first time next year and that will also be at night, in Jeddah in November.