Looking forward to the most competitive season of all-electric street racing yet? Here's all you need to know about the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship season opener in Saudi Arabia, November 22 & 23.
Event guide, Friday 22 & saturday 23
all times local to Saudi Arabia
10:00am - Allianz E-Village Opens
The gates to the Allianz E-Village - Formula E’s fan festival at the heart of the E-Prix - open at 10:00am. Home to the drivers' autograph session, food stalls, interactive displays, activities for fans of all ages, and the chance to drive the track on our simulators in the Gaming Arena.
11:00am - Formula E Qualifying and Super Pole, Track
Qualifying determines the starting grid for the race, with the fastest driver lining-up in first place. The session lasts one hour and sees drivers divided into groups, decided by their championship standing - with the top challengers heading out first, in the most difficult conditions. Each driver has six minutes to set their best time, with the top-six drivers proceeding to the Super Pole shoot-out.
01:00pm - Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (25' + 1 lap), Track
Watch as all the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy drivers take to the track to clinch the win. The race lasts for 25minutes, after which the drivers have one extra lap to complete before the finish line. Join us to see who wins.
13:35pm - E-Race, Gaming Arena
Head over to the Gaming Arena to pitch your skills against the real Formula E drivers in the E-Race. The top Qualifiers have the chance to race live against the top drivers in the E-Race final.
03:00PM - 2019 DIRIYAH E-PRIX
No more testing, no more practice - this is it - when the lights go out, it's just 45minutes plus one final lap to the finish line of pure electric racing. 24 cars and drivers but just one winner - but who will it be? Tune in to find out.
04:00pm - Podium ceremony - Formula E – Podium
That's it, the cars have crossed the line and the top three drivers will take to the podium. Join in the celebrations.
04:45pm - Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (25' + 1 lap), Track
Watch as all the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy drivers take to the track to clinch the win. The race lasts for 25minutes, after which the drivers have one extra lap to complete before the finish line. Join us to see who wins.
08:00pm - LiveNation Concert - Podium stage
Head over to the Podium stage to see Clean Bandit, Imagine Dragons and many more perform LIVE after the 2019 SAUDIA Diriyah E-Prix.
11:00pm - Allianz E-Village & 2019 SAUDIA Diriyah E-Prix closes
That's it for the 2019 SAUDIA Diriyah E-Prix but check out the full season calendar to see where we're racing next!