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
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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
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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
ALEXANDER SIMS
“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 nowā€¦ itā€™s really cool.”
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BMW I ANDRETTI MOTORSPORT
MAXIMILIAN GUENTHER
“I knew it was going to be unpredictable, but I never thought of having a podium finish today. Iā€™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
LUCAS DI GRASSI
“It was the 60th race in Formula E and my 31st podium finish. Iā€™m extremely happy. After a troubled weekend weā€™re back on top with this podium today. The fight for the title starts now! The team works non-stop, although we donā€™t have the tools now, weā€™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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RACE RESULTS
PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION
1
Alexander Sims
BMW i Andretti Motorsport
46:48.327s
(28)
2
Maximilian Guenther
BMW i Andretti Motorsport
+1.383s
(18)
3
Lucas di Grassi
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler
+2.817s
(16)
4
Stoffel Vandoorne
Mercedes-Benz EQ
+3.581s
(12)
5
Edoardo Mortara
ROKiT Venturi Racing
+4.294s
(10)
6
Oliver Rowland
Nissan e.dams
+5.475s
(8)
7
Nyck de Vries
Mercedes-Benz EQ
+12.318s
(6)
8
Oliver Turvey
NIO 333
+16.544s
(4)
9
Daniel Abt
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler
+16.942s
(2)
10
James Calado
Panasonic Jaguar Racing
+17.221s
(1)
11
Jean-Eric Vergne
DS TECHEETAH
+19.394s
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12
Brendon Hartley
GEOX DRAGON
+20.702s
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13
Antonio Felix da Costa
DS TECHEETAH
+22.634s
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14
Sebastien Buemi
Nissan e.dams
+26.291s
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15
Neel Jani
TAG Heuer Porsche
+27.493s
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16
Andre Lotterer
TAG Heuer Porsche
+29.046s
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17
Pascal Wehrlein
Mahindra Racing
+35.290s
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18
Mitch Evans
Panasonic Jaguar Racing
+37.105s
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19
Felipe Massa
ROKiT Venturi Racing
+45.758s
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20
Ma Qing Hua
NIO 333
+1:04.165s
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DNF
Nico Mueller
GEOX DRAGON
28 Laps
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DNF
Robin Frijns
Envision Virgin Racing
18 Laps
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DNF
Sam Bird
Envision Virgin Racing
13 Laps
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DNS
Jerome Dā€™Ambrosio
Mahindra Racing
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*Provisional – pending FIA final classification
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