The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a part of the Formula E calendar since Season 5, but for the first time we’re heading to ...

It was a busy session, as the Formula E grid familiarised themselves with the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of qualifying at 15:20 local/12:20 UTC.

Real have denied being contacted by Saudi authorities but a source close to the Madrid club said they were approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund officials during the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah.

As six rookies prepare for their first full season in F1, Tom Coronel has asked what is Nico Hulkenberg "still doing there" in Formula 1.