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january 14, 2019 - ABB Formula E
ABB Formula E - D'Ambrosio wins in Marrakesh with dramatic last lap dash as BMW pair collide
- Da Costa and Sims crash out of leading position for #BMW i Andretti Motorsport - D’Ambrosio makes moves for MAHINDRA #racing from 10th on the grid - Envision Virgin #racing earn double-podium with Vergne spinning in first-corner clash
Jerome D’Ambrosio sprinted to victory in a dramatic last lap dash to the finish in Marrakesh, after a late safety car bunched-up the pack following a collision between #BMW i Andretti Motorsport pairing #antoniofelixdacosta and Alexander Sims. Despite picking-up his third victory in #formulae, it’s the first time D’Ambrosio has actually stood on the top step of the podium - having benefitted from a post-race disqualification on both previous occasions. The win marks his first win since the Mexico City E-Prix in 2016 - and his first in MAHINDRA #racing colours. D’Ambrosio started down the field in 10th, but steadily progressed up the ranks to find himself sat behind the leading #BMW duo. With less than 10-minutes left on the countdown clock, Da Costa and Sims looked set to bring home a one-two for the team - topping off a perfect start to the season after a win last time out in Ad Diriyah. However, it wasn’t to be - as a moment of madness cost the team a large points haul. Sims - who was on the tail of his team-mate for the duration of the race - pulled alongside Da Costa into the braking zone of Turn 7 in an attempt to snatch the lead. Both drivers locked-up and touched with neither making the corner. The coming together and slow recovery back to the #racing line dropped Sims to fourth. But Da Costa came off worse with his race ending parked-up in the run-off area after contact with the barrier. With the cars lined-up in close formation, the safety car pulled in as the clock hit zero - leaving one lap to the chequered flag. Running wide over the kerb in the final corner - D’Ambrosio gave the fans a grandstand finish with Robin Frijns chasing him to the line. Frijns was joined on the podium by Envision Virgin #racing team-mate Sam Bird, who started on Julius Baer pole position and tangled with reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne on the run down to Turn 1. Vergne lined-up on the front row alongside Bird and made an ambitious dive up the inside through the long left-hander. The pair made contact and Vergne was sent spinning ahead of a flurry of oncoming traffic. From last, Vergne valiantly fought back to fifth. Adrenaline still flowing after an exhilarating race, there’s not long to wait for another episode of electric street #racing with the Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix on January 26 - round three of the 2018/19 ABB FIA #formulae Championship. For more analysis and to read the full race report, visit - www.FIAFormulaE.com
Jerome D’Ambrosio sprinted to victory in a dramatic last lap dash to the finish in Marrakesh, after a late safety car bunched-up the pack following a collision between #BMW i Andretti Motorsport pairing #antoniofelixdacosta and Alexander Sims. Despite picking-up his third victory in #formulae, it’s the first time D’Ambrosio has actually stood on the top step of the podium - having benefitted from a post-race disqualification on both previous occasions. The win marks his first win since the Mexico City E-Prix in 2016 - and his first in MAHINDRA #racing colours. D’Ambrosio started down the field in 10th, but steadily progressed up the ranks to find himself sat behind the leading #BMW duo. With less than 10-minutes left on the countdown clock, Da Costa and Sims looked set to bring home a one-two for the team - topping off a perfect start to the season after a win last time out in Ad Diriyah. However, it wasn’t to be - as a moment of madness cost the team a large points haul. Sims - who was on the tail of his team-mate for the duration of the race - pulled alongside Da Costa into the braking zone of Turn 7 in an attempt to snatch the lead. Both drivers locked-up and touched with neither making the corner. The coming together and slow recovery back to the #racing line dropped Sims to fourth. But Da Costa came off worse with his race ending parked-up in the run-off area after contact with the barrier. With the cars lined-up in close formation, the safety car pulled in as the clock hit zero - leaving one lap to the chequered flag. Running wide over the kerb in the final corner - D’Ambrosio gave the fans a grandstand finish with Robin Frijns chasing him to the line. Frijns was joined on the podium by Envision Virgin #racing team-mate Sam Bird, who started on Julius Baer pole position and tangled with reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne on the run down to Turn 1. Vergne lined-up on the front row alongside Bird and made an ambitious dive up the inside through the long left-hander. The pair made contact and Vergne was sent spinning ahead of a flurry of oncoming traffic. From last, Vergne valiantly fought back to fifth. Adrenaline still flowing after an exhilarating race, there’s not long to wait for another episode of electric street #racing with the Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix on January 26 - round three of the 2018/19 ABB FIA #formulae Championship. For more analysis and to read the full race report, visit - www.FIAFormulaE.com
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