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German firm wins build contract for Riyadh Formula E race circuit

Losberger De Boer to build temporary pitlane, hospitality and viewing facilities for upcoming electric Grand Prix in Ad Diriyah

The sporting events specialists, which has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will build the 190 metre-long pit lane building together with second floor hospitality and viewing facilities for the event, which takes from December 12 - 15
The sporting events specialists, which has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will build the 190 metre-long pit lane building together with second floor hospitality and viewing facilities for the event, which takes from December 12 - 15

German firm Losberger De Boer has been awarded a contract to supply temporary structure builds for the upcoming Formula E Grand Prix in Riyadh.

The sporting events specialists, which has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will build the 190 metre-long pit lane building together with second floor hospitality and viewing facilities for the event, which takes from December 12 – 15

Losberger De Boer will be responsible for project managing turnkey delivery of the entire pit lane structure to support this event within a tight 40-day build timeframe together with rapid dismantling immediately following race day.

The ABB FIA Formula E Championship season opener takes place in the ancient surroundings of Ad Diriyah on a 2.495km track that has 21 twists and turns that will see drivers skirt the historic town walls before heading back towards the start/finish line in the heart of the district.

The event also features six artists playing at after-race concerts on the three nights of the event – Enrique Iglesias and Jason Derulo on December 13; The Black Eyed Peas and Amr Diab on December 14 and OneRepublic and David Guetta on December 15.

Access to the complimentary concerts is exclusive to Formula E ticket holders with December 13 and 14 starting from SAR295 for single day tickets, and December 15 starting from SAR395 for race day and concert access. Combined three-day tickets start from SAR950.

Tickets are available from Riyadh Park mall, Oud Square at the Diplomatic Quarter, Seven Car Lounge and Doos Carting, and online from the E-prix website.

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