Felipe Massa officially launches the new SAUDIA Ad Diriyah E-Prix

Felipe Massa officially launches the new SAUDIA Ad Diriyah E-Prix in the striking newGen2 car at the Ad Diriyah UNESCO Heritage site as Saudi Arabia introduces new global visa for fans worldwide

“Felipe Massa - VENTURI Formula E Team driver - got behind the wheel of the official championship car for the very first time, to take the striking all new Gen2 car around the streets of the capital today of Saudi Arabia for the official launch of the inaugural Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix. 

The opening race of the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship is being staged at a stunning UNESCO heritage site on the outskirts of Riyadh on 15th December 2018. Ahead of the race weekend and as part of the Country’s Vision2030 plan, Saudi Arabia will open up its borders to fans of live sport, music and culture for the first time with the launch of a new online visa process dedicated to welcoming international tourists. The new visa process platform known as ‘Sharek’ will be the first-time foreign travellers and fans can access Saudi Arabia in such a fast and uncomplicated process as it opens its doors to sports tourism.