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AUDI SPORT ABT SCHAEFFLER IS FORMULA E CHAMPION

Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler secured the title in the teams’ classification with impressive comeback drives in the season finale. Four podium positons during the weekend, including a one-two finish and 78 of a maximum of 94 possible points, turned a near unassailable deficit of 33 points before the final weekend into a 2-point advantage. Heart-stopping […]

AUDI IN FORMULA E: THROUGH THE CITY OF LOVE WITH ELECTRIC POWER

Motorsport in the heart of the city – no other venue symbolizes this motto like Paris does. The 1.92-kilometer circuit passes numerous sidewalk cafés and restaurants, and circles the spectacular Dôme des Invalides. From their garages, the teams have an clean view of the Eiffel Tower and before the track is closed for race day, buses with tourists travel through the pit lane. “For me, Paris is one of the most beautiful locations and a highlight for us drivers,” says Lucas di Grassi.

CHAMPION LUCAS Di GRASSI BACK ON THE FORMULA E PODIUM

The Brazilian from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler squad produced an impressive performance around the fastest track of the season. In the morning’s free practice di Grassi was faster than the rest of the field by more the four-tenths of a second at the wheel of his Audi e-tron FE04. The Audi driver also set the fastest lap in the ‘Super Pole’. However, it was not di Grassi who started the race from pole position, but in fact the initially fifth placed Jean-Eric Vergne in the Techeetah.

FOLLOWING VICTORY IN MEXICO: AUDI TRAVELS TO FORMULA E IN URUGUAY

Following a break last season, Formula E is returning to Uruguay this weekend. The circuit in Punta del Este is set directly along the beach promenade and exudes a special flair. Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler has fond memories of the South American place. On both previous Formula E visits, Lucas di Grassi celebrated a podium finish and his teammate, Daniel Abt, has scored points in Uruguay as well.

AUDI TAKES UP FORMULA E CHALLENGE IN MEXICO

In recent weeks, the race engineers of Audi Sport have been working hard to analyze the technical problems of the Audi e-tron FE04. “Now, we’re confident that we’ve found both the cause and a solution,” says Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass. “Unfortunately, the FIA regulations do not allow us to implement the changes until a 30 day period has expired.”

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