- Formula E, motorsport’s most competitive world championship, returns to the streets of Diriyah on Friday 26 January and Saturday 27 January for a spectacular double-header of night races.
- American pop-rock band OneRepublic will perform at the post-race concert on Friday 26, with Swedish DJ Alesso and Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram also taking to the stage.
- Full day of family entertainment ahead of each race includes race simulators in the gaming arena, live music performances and much more.
- Tickets are available now starting at SAR100 from https://webook.com/en-US/events/2024-diriyah-e-prix.
DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Formula E today announced Grammy-nominated pop-rock sensation OneRepublic, Sweden’s Alesso, and Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram will perform at this year’s 2024 Diriyah E-Prix, as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 January.
Established across the world and currently on their world tour, OneRepublic are one of the most dynamic and globally acclaimed bands in the music industry. With a string of chart-toppers like ‘Counting Stars’, ‘Apologize’ and ‘Stop and Stare’, their post-race event on Friday 26 January is set to be a night of hits and electrifying performances.
The same night will also see Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso, who has worked with iconic stars including Usher and David Guetta, take to the stage while Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram will also be performing.
Formula E is known for its thrilling pre and post-race concerts over race weekends, with last season’s event seeing John Legend, Miguel and French Montana and DJ Martin Garrix take to the stage.
Rounds 2 and 3 take place on a street circuit surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most picturesque locations on the 16-race calendar the only night races in the Formula E season.
Ahead of the races, which start at 8pm AST on both days, ticketholders can enjoy a full day of entertainment for the whole family in the Allianz Fan Village, with racing simulators in the gaming arena, plus live music performances, street food and much more.
The Diriyah E-Prix races are part of Saudi Arabia’s investment in sport, which aims to inspire its people to enjoy active and healthy lives as part of the country’s Vision 2030 cultural transformation. From its investments in grass roots infrastructure through to hosting international events – including motorsport, football, tennis and boxing – the country’s Ministry of Sport has helped inspire a 48% increase in weekly sports participation among the local population. The number of Saudi-based sports federations is also up from 32 in 2015 to 97.
About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship:
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation.
The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
About ABB:
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.
About CBX:
CBX is a global sports promoter, events production house, commercial consultancy, sponsorship and marketing firm. Founded in 2007, the company has worked in a variety of sporting sectors including motorsport, tennis and darts, delivering more than 40 events and activations globally.
Working with a variety of international partners, CBX and its production agency Stamina are the names behind the FIA Formula E Diriyah E-Prix, Extreme E in Saudi Arabia, 2023 Bahrain Darts Masters plus the inaugural E1 Series which commences next year, putting the Middle East on the map as the number one destination for world-class sporting events.
