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YouTube mega star KSI is the new face of Formula E, Mirror Sport can reveal.

The electric powered answer to F1 will whizz into a new season on December 15 in Saudi Arabia.

And KSI - real name Olajide William "JJ" Olatunji - will be one of the new faces fronting the 21st Century sport which is heading into the digital frontier.

YouTube will be streaming every E-Prix race with guest appearances and influencer appearances throughout the season.

Sidemen favourite KSI, who boasts an incredible 20million YouTube subscribers, will kick it off alongside regular host Laurence McKenna.

“I can’t wait for the first race,” said KSI.

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“It’s going to be great to see YouTube disrupt the traditional sports broadcasters.”

KSI broke records online during his YouTube pay-per-view fight with Logan Paul back in August.

The bout ended in a draw at the Manchester Arena and there were plans mooted for a rematch date in 2019.

“We always try to push the boundaries of what’s possible at the ABB FIA Formula E Championship - not only developing innovations with the cars on track, but also with our experience and offering to fans trackside, at home and on the move,” said Formula E chief Ali Russell ahead of the season-opening race in Ad Diriyah.

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“Coming together with like-minded companies such as YouTube to provide new ways to watch electric racing is what separates Formula E from other sporting properties and rights-holders.

“Working in tandem with some of the biggest names and influencers allows us to grow our existing audience, which is primarily a younger and more digitally-engaged demographic. This partnership truly fits their needs and viewing habits.”

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Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is the big name entering the world of Formula E when the new season kicks-off in December. The Brazilian will race for Venturi.

Techeetah's Jean-Eric Vergne was last year's champion, clinching the drivers' title with a whopping 198 points to his name.

The new Formula E season will take in races in Saudi Arabia, Chile, Morocco, Mexico, Hong Kong, China, Italy, France, Monaco, Germany, Switzerland and conclude next July in the USA with back-to-back races in New York City.