Formula E: BMW’s Sim Takes Second Round in Diriyah
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– 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
Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, celebrates in Parc Ferme
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Neel Jani (CHE), Tag Heuer Porsche, Porsche 99x ElectricSam Bird (GBR), Envision Virgin Racing, Audi e-tron FE06Neel Jani (CHE), Tag Heuer Porsche, Porsche 99x ElectricNico M¸ller (CHE), GEOX Dragon, Penske EV-4Sam Bird (GBR), Envision Virgin Racing, Audi e-tron FE06, car after crashingAndre Lotterer (DEU), Tag Heuer Porsche, Porsche 99x ElectricLucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE06Maximilian Günther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20 with front wing damageAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, 1st positionBrendon Hartley (NZL), GEOX Dragon, and Nico M¸ller (CHE), GEOX Dragon, Penske EV-4, in the pitsAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, 1st positionLucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT SchaefflerLucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT SchaefflerAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, celebrates in Parc FermeAntonio Felix da Costa (PRT), DS Techeetah, DS E-Tense FE20, Mitch Evans (NZL), Panasonic Jaguar Racing, Jaguar I-Type 4, SÈbastien Buemi (CHE), Nissan e.Dams, Nissan IMO2, Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE06, and JÈrÙme d’Ambrosio (BEL), Mahindra Racing, M6ElectroMichael Andretti, BMW I Andretti MotorsportsStoffel Vandoorne (BEL), Mercedes Benz EQ, EQ Silver Arrow 01Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, celebrates at the podium after winning the raceAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, leads at the start of the raceMaximilian G¸nther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE06, on the podiumAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, 1st position, Maximilian Günther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, 2nd position, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE06, 3rd positionStart with Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20 leading Sébastien Buemi (CHE), Nissan e.Dams, Nissan IMO2, Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE06 and Mitch Evans (NZL), Panasonic Jaguar Racing, Jaguar I-Type 4Maximilian G¸nther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, on the podiumAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, celebrates on the podium with Maximilian G¸nther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Audi e-tron FE06Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, 1st position congratulates Maximilian Günther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, 2nd position, take a selfie with their teamMaximilian G¸nther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, in the press conferenceAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, in the press conferenceAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, in the press conferenceLucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT SchaefflerDaniel Abt (DEU), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT SchaefflerDaniel Abt (DEU), Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, and Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), Audi Sport ABT SchaefflerMaximilian G¸nther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, and the team celebrate after winning the raceAlexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, celebrates at the podium after winning the raceMaximilian G¸nther (DEU), BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20, and Alexander Sims (GBR) BMW I Andretti Motorsports, BMW iFE.20 on the podium