Sam Bird eyes more Diriyah glory with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team

15.11.2023 - 10:28 arabnews.com

RIYADH: Few Formula E drivers will be looking forward to the Diriyah E-Prix double-header on Jan. 26 and 27 as much as Sam Bird.

The new NEOM McLaren Formula E Team driver has record at the Riyadh circuit that not many rivals can match on any track – two wins and podium in his illustrious career.

Bird, 36, is a veteran of all nine seasons of the electric car series and has quickly settled in at his new team ahead of the 10th campaign starting on Jan.

13 in Mexico. He told Arab News: “Everything is going very, very well. I’m very impressed with the work ethic from everybody.

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Cristiano Ronaldo brace in victory over Al-Akhdoud keeps Al-Nassr juggernaut rolling

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