NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia– The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is set to maintain its impressive performance as it enters the upcoming Diriyah E-Prix, a crucial event in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season.
In a thrilling season opener held in Mexico City just two weeks ago, the highly anticipated debut of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team saw Jake Hughes and René Rast take to the track with great anticipation. Displaying their skills and determination, the dynamic duo showcased their racing prowess, securing commendable finishes in a fiercely competitive field. Hughes, with his exceptional performance, managed to secure an impressive 5th place, while Rast, facing formidable challenges, secured a respectable 18th place. This inaugural race for the newly formed team undoubtedly set the stage for an exciting season ahead. This weekend, all eyes are on the highly anticipated Diriyah E-Prix, as it returns for its fourth consecutive year. The thrilling event is set to take place as a double-header on January 27 and 28, with the racecourse winding its way through the iconic UNESCO Heritage Site in Diriyah. In an exciting partnership, NEOM has joined forces with McLaren Racing, uniting two visionary organizations dedicated to forging a brighter tomorrow and making a profound difference both on and off the racing circuit. In a move that bolsters NEOM's unwavering dedication to becoming the globe's foremost physically active society, a partnership has been forged. In a groundbreaking development, the NEOM McLaren Electric Racing has emerged as a powerful catalyst in driving forward their ambitious goals. Comprising two formidable teams, namely the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team and the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team, this collaboration is set to revolutionize the world of electric racing. With a shared vision for progress, NEOM McLaren Electric Racing is poised to make a lasting impact in the industry. The partnership is in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
With McLaren's impressive track record in technology and innovation, the partnership between the company and its collaborators opens up a world of unparalleled opportunities. In a groundbreaking partnership, NEOM is propelling the advancement of humanity and its ambitious goal of establishing itself as a prominent global center for top-tier sports. This collaboration aims to cultivate an ecosystem that entices elite teams and athletes to join forces with NEOM, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the McLaren Accelerator has emerged as a pivotal force in Oxagon's cutting-edge ecosystem for advanced and clean industries. As a testament to their shared vision, the McLaren Accelerator is poised to become a founding tenant of Oxagon's highly anticipated Research and Innovation Campus, slated to open its doors in 2025. This partnership solidifies McLaren's role as a key innovation and technical partner, further cementing their commitment to driving progress in the realm of advanced industries.
In an official statement, Neal Coupland, the esteemed Head of Sports Partnerships at NEOM, expressed his pride in extending a warm welcome to the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team in the Kingdom. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the McLaren Formula E Team has joined forces with our organization, presenting an array of promising prospects to exchange invaluable resources and expertise. This strategic alliance aims to unlock thrilling outcomes both on the racetrack and beyond, propelling us towards unprecedented achievements. In a bold vision for the future, the leaders of our unique region are determined to place sport and active lifestyles at the very heart of our lifestyle. Their ambitious goal is to create a high-performance sporting ecosystem that will not only attract world-class events but also entice top-tier athletes to our remarkable destination, NEOM.
In an exclusive statement, Ian James, the esteemed Team Principal of NEOM McLaren Formula E Team and Managing Director of NEOM McLaren Electric Racing, expressed his sheer delight at returning to Diriyah for Rounds 2 and 3 of Season 9 of the highly anticipated ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. After a successful opening round in Mexico City, our team is filled with satisfaction and eager to carry the momentum forward as we head to Saudi Arabia this weekend. Collaborating with our esteemed partners, NEOM, we are optimistic about the upcoming race and the opportunities it presents. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the aim is to fully embrace the responsibility of safeguarding NEOM's extraordinary environment and adopt an unwavering commitment to sustainability in all sporting endeavors. This alliance seeks to bolster NEOM's ambitious vision of cultivating a cutting-edge sports ecosystem and fostering a culture of physical well-being.
