Lola Yamaha returns to Formula E race in Jeddah

JEDDAH: Lola Yamaha ABT is returning to race under the lights of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit this Friday and Saturday, hoping to further increase its points tally for Season 12 of the Formula E World Championship. Located along the Red Sea, the 19-turn, 3-km track features a long start and finish straight, technical chicanes, and sweeping turns. The Saudi Arabia doubleheader will once again take place at night and will also host Season 12’s first pit-boost race, where each driver must complete a 30-second, 600-kW boost in pitlane, providing 10 percent extra energy. Last time out in Miami, the team showed good pace throughout the weekend, narrowly missing out on points, with Zane Maloney finishing 11th and Lucas di Grassi 13th. But they are hopeful for Jeddah. Di Grassi said, “After a generally positive race in Miami, where we were more competitive, I’m looking forward to getting back on track in Jeddah.” “Racing at night always presents different challenges, with changes in temperature and lighting. “With not much time between these races, we’ve been putting in hours in the sim to ensure we’re as prepared as possible to maximize the improvements seen last time.” Maloney added: “Although we missed out on points in Miami, it was a positive weekend for the team, with good pace that shows we’re moving in the right direction. “Jeddah is a fast, technical circuit that will test the team in different ways, especially with the addition of the first pit boost of the season. However, we’re working hard with the short race gap, and I’m confident we can be in contention for points this weekend.” “We saw positive steps in organisation and processes behind the scenes in Miami and this was reflected in the good race pace, which we hope to convert into points in Jeddah,” said Lola Yamaha ABT Team Principal Mark Preston.