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DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 27, 2021, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Formula E, the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship lights up the

streets of Diriyah as it returns to the historic desert surroundings of UNESCO

World Heritage Site At-Turaif for the third year in a row. The night race,

commencing on February 26 2021, is set to be a spectacular double header in the

dark. It will be the first time any motorsport race has attempted to use high

performance, sustainable and fully renewable LED lighting technologies.

Jerry Inzerillo, CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority said: "Diriyah is

proud to have hosted the Diriyah E-Prix in collaboration with the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sport, bringing the international racing community

to Saudi Arabia for one of the first major global sporting events since the

pandemic began. With the world watching, the street race track wrapping around

UNESCO World Heritage site At-Turaif came alive, showcasing the revolutionary

potential of this motorsport. We congratulate all teams that took part in the

first ever all-electric night race for ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. It

was a truly unforgettable experience."

The Diriyah E-Prix is running at 17:00 GMT (20:00 local time) on February 26

and 27.

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SOURCE: Diriyah Gate Development Authority