Alexander Sims wins at second time of asking, after starting from Julius Baer pole position both days in Diriyah and securing maiden victory in ABB FIA Formula E Championship
BMW i Andretti Motorsport completes one-two finish with second place for Maximilian Guenther, but podium place still uncertain with safety car procedure under investigation
Lucas di Grassi shows speed in second race of season to take third place and put first points on the board for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler at SAUDIA Diriyah E-Prix
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BMW I ANDRETTI MOTORSPORT
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“That was pretty much a dream race! We executed everything really well and we made the right decisions at the right time. Crossing that line was an amazing feeling. We keep learning so many lessons and there are many more to come in the near future. The team have put a lot of effort in and to deliver a win now… it’s really cool.”
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BMW I ANDRETTI MOTORSPORT
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“I knew it was going to be unpredictable, but I never thought of having a podium finish today. I’m extremely happy for achieving my first podium in Formula E and with BMW i Andretti Motorsport. Also a one-two for the team is a fantastic result and big congratulations to my team-mate.”
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AUDI SPORT ABT SCHAEFFLER
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“It was the 60th race in Formula E and my 31st podium finish. I’m extremely happy. After a troubled weekend we’re back on top with this podium today. The fight for the title starts now! The team works non-stop, although we don’t have the tools now, we’re going to have them as the season wraps up. Now we need to work to be able to tackle the next phase of the season.”
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PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION
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1
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Alexander Sims
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BMW i Andretti Motorsport
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46:48.327s
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(28)
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2
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Maximilian Guenther
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BMW i Andretti Motorsport
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+1.383s
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(18)
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3
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Lucas di Grassi
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Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler
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+2.817s
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(16)
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4
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Stoffel Vandoorne
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Mercedes-Benz EQ
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+3.581s
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(12)
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5
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Edoardo Mortara
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ROKiT Venturi Racing
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+4.294s
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(10)
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6
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Oliver Rowland
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Nissan e.dams
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+5.475s
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(8)
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7
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Nyck de Vries
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Mercedes-Benz EQ
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+12.318s
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(6)
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8
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Oliver Turvey
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NIO 333
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+16.544s
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(4)
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9
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Daniel Abt
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Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler
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+16.942s
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(2)
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10
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James Calado
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Panasonic Jaguar Racing
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+17.221s
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(1)
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11
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Jean-Eric Vergne
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DS TECHEETAH
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+19.394s
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12
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Brendon Hartley
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GEOX DRAGON
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+20.702s
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13
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Antonio Felix da Costa
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DS TECHEETAH
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+22.634s
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14
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Sebastien Buemi
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Nissan e.dams
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+26.291s
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15
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Neel Jani
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TAG Heuer Porsche
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+27.493s
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16
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Andre Lotterer
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TAG Heuer Porsche
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+29.046s
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17
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Pascal Wehrlein
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Mahindra Racing
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+35.290s
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18
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Mitch Evans
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Panasonic Jaguar Racing
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+37.105s
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19
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Felipe Massa
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ROKiT Venturi Racing
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+45.758s
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20
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Ma Qing Hua
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NIO 333
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+1:04.165s
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DNF
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Nico Mueller
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GEOX DRAGON
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28 Laps
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DNF
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Robin Frijns
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Envision Virgin Racing
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18 Laps
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DNF
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Sam Bird
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Envision Virgin Racing
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13 Laps
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DNS
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Jerome D’Ambrosio
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Mahindra Racing
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*Provisional – pending FIA final classification
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