Tickets go on sale for inaugural Jeddah E-Prix

After six years in Diriyah, Formula E action in Saudi Arabia will move to Jeddah in 2024. (Supplied)
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Updated 10 December 2024
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Tickets go on sale for inaugural Jeddah E-Prix

  • Saudi Arabia will welcome Formula E to Jeddah in 2025 for Season 11 after six years of racing in Diriyah
  • Rounds 3 and 4 of the all-electric series will take place on Feb. 14-15 at a revised Jeddah Corniche Short Circuit

JEDDAH: Formula E has today announced that tickets for the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix — the new host city for the all-electric championship’s race event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — are on sale.

The Early Bird sale has begun, with prices starting from SAR 50 ($13), giving fans the opportunity to receive 25 percent off full-price tickets ahead of the general sale on Sunday, Dec. 22, when tickets will start at SAR 70.

Following six successful previous events in Diriyah, Formula E will return to Saudi Arabia, which will play host to a race event for its seventh year. The 2025 Jeddah E-Prix will take place on Feb. 14-15 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, set against the backdrop of the Red Sea coastline.

“Bringing Formula E to Jeddah for the first time is an exciting milestone for the championship,” Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, said. “Saudi Arabia has been a key part of our journey, and racing in Jeddah reflects our commitment to growing the sport in new and dynamic cities around the world. The combination of Jeddah’s rich motorsport culture and its forward-thinking vision for sustainability makes it an ideal host for Formula E. We can’t wait to see the cars light up the iconic Corniche Short Circuit and deliver a spectacular debut race for fans.”

This will be the first time fans in Saudi Arabia can catch a glimpse of the all-new GEN3 Evo race car as it is put through its paces on the revised Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The new GEN3 Evo car is capable of 0-60mph in just 1.82 seconds — 36 percent faster than the previous GEN3 and 30 percent faster than a current Formula One car.

“We are thrilled to bring Formula E to Jeddah for the first time in 2025,” said Alberto Longo, co-founder and chief championship officer, Formula E. “This city embodies a unique blend of tradition and innovation that defines our championship. This new addition to the calendar also highlights our ongoing commitment to expanding the reach of Formula E, and we look forward to making history in Saudi Arabia once again.”

Carlo Boutagy, founder of CBX, promoter of the Jeddah E-Prix, added: “It is incredibly exciting to be bringing Formula E to Jeddah for the first time, showcasing the power of electric motorsport to another part of Saudi Arabia.

“Not only will Jeddah provide thrilling racing as teams face new challenges on an unfamiliar circuit, but we are also creating experiences and activations away from the racing to engage our fans to offer the most entertaining weekend possible, whether that be their time in the Fan Village or the concerts after the race.”

  • Tickets for 2025 Jeddah E-Prix are available for sale from WeBook.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son could lift a trophy for AC Milan at Super Cup

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son could lift a trophy for AC Milan at Super Cup

  • The younger Ibrahimovic could make his debut in one of the Rossoneri’s two matches in Saudi Arabia
  • “They have good skills,” Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said

MILAN: An Ibrahimovic could be lifting a trophy for AC Milan on Monday.
The talismanic Zlatan Ibrahimovic hasn’t come out of retirement but his 19-year-old son, Maximilian, has been called up by Milan for the Italian Super Cup.
Maximilian Ibrahimovic is one of six players from Milan’s reserve team who traveled to Saudi Arabia with the senior squad amid an ever lengthening injury list for the club.
His father scored 93 goals in 163 appearances over two spells at Milan, winning two Serie A titles and the Italian Super Cup.
The younger Ibrahimovic could make his debut in one of the Rossoneri’s two matches in Saudi Arabia.
“They have good skills,” Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Wednesday. “I wanted to reward them for what they are doing in training.”
Milan, the Italian Cup runner-up, face Serie A champion Napoli on Thursday. Italian Cup winner Bologna play Serie A runner-up Inter Milan the following day, with the final on Monday.
Out of the four teams, only Inter won at the weekend, beating Genoa to go top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli both dropped points.
Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo — the third promoted team they have failed to beat this season, after a shock defeat at home to Cremonese on the opening day and a draw against Pisa.
“We should be angry but not demoralized,” Allegri said.
Milan managed to end the round in second place, a point below Inter and a one above Napoli, which lost at Udinese. Bologna lost at home to Juventus.
Despite their struggles against the promoted clubs, Milan have managed to beat the other teams in the top four this season, including Napoli.
“Tomorrow is a different match, it’s a knockout game where the aim is to get to the final,” Allegri said. “Napoli are a very strong team and they will be angry after the loss to Udinese.
“When there are difficult moments, (Napoli coach) Antonio Conte always manages to get the best out of his teams.”
Milan won the Italian Super Cup for the eighth time last season, beating Inter in the final to end a run of three straight titles for the Nerazzurri.
Napoli have won the competition twice — in 1990 and 2014. Bologna, which ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy with the Italian Cup, have never lifted the Super Cup.