Racing fans meet Formula E drivers at autograph session
JEDDAH: Fans at the Jeddah E-Prix were given the opportunity to meet some of motorsport’s biggest stars in person on Friday in a pit-lane walk and autograph session. Some 21 superstar drivers were featured at the autograph session, all taking time out of their busy schedules to meet fans, have their pictures taken, and sign all kinds of memorabilia. Hadeer Mohammed, a Saudi student who attended Jeddah’s first race of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with her friends, told Arab News that she was an enthusiast, and added: “I’m a big fan of both Formula One and Formula E and I was very happy when they announced they would host the Formula E in Jeddah.” She said she was happy to be given the opportunity to meet the drivers, take selfies and get autographs. She said: “I just got an autograph of Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato of Nissan.” The Formula E drivers made themselves available at the fan zone with the teams providing photos, postcards and other goodies. Adel Hasanain said that he arrived early in the day to interact with the motor racing icons. He said: “It was an excellent opportunity to meet our favorite drivers.
