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1 PRESS KIT Monaco, May 9 th 2015 FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP RENAULT LEADS THE WAY AS MOTORSPORT ENTERS A NEW ERA On 13 September 2014, motorsport entered a new era with the first ever FIA Formula E race, staged in China on the streets of Beijing. Contested in 200kW (270bhp) electric single-seater race cars, this championship quickly provided an important framework for research and development into “zero- emissions”* vehicles. Highly committed to electric vehicles with its Z.E.** range, Renault provided its expertise in the design of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E, the car used by the ten teams competing in the championship. Renault is equally the title partner of the e.dams team set up by Alain Prost and Jean-Paul Driot. Sébastien Buemi and Nicolas Prost are the drivers tasked with competing on behalf of e.dams-Renault during the eleven rounds of the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E championship. * No CO2, no regulated atmospheric pollutants, while driving. ** ZOE, Twizy, Kangoo Z.E. and Fluence Z.E.

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PRESS KIT

Monaco, May 9th 2015

FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP RENAULT LEADS THE WAY AS MOTORSPORT ENTERS A NEW ERA

On 13 September 2014, motorsport entered a new era with the first ever FIA Formula E race, staged in

China on the streets of Beijing. Contested in 200kW (270bhp) electric single-seater race cars, this

championship quickly provided an important framework for research and development into “zero-

emissions”* vehicles. Highly committed to electric vehicles with its Z.E.** range, Renault provided its

expertise in the design of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E, the car used by the ten teams competing in

the championship. Renault is equally the title partner of the e.dams team set up by Alain Prost and

Jean-Paul Driot. Sébastien Buemi and Nicolas Prost are the drivers tasked with competing on behalf

of e.dams-Renault during the eleven rounds of the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E

championship.

* No CO2, no regulated atmospheric pollutants, while driving.

** ZOE, Twizy, Kangoo Z.E. and Fluence Z.E.

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THREE QUESTIONS FOR… PATRICE RATTI MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RENAULT SPORT TECHNOLOGIES

From Formula 1 to the World Series by Renault, Renault is already heavily involved in motorsport. What

persuaded you to invest in the FIA Formula E championship?

“The fact that we are already involved many different competitions is the very reason we are interested in Formula E.

For Renault, it was obvious that we had to be a part of this venture. This is a unique and highly innovative experience,

which gives motorsport a totally new look. This direction is entirely in keeping with the development of the all-electric

Renault Z.E. range, which already features four models.”

How did the engineers from Renault Sport and the other entities involved in designing the race car work together?

“I think it’s fair to say that Spark-Renault SRT_01E was a joint effort. Renault, Dallara, McLaren, Williams and Michelin:

it’s very significant that so many big names from the world of motorsport have all worked together on a project that is

most definitely geared towards the future. All the engineers and technicians were very enthusiastic and excited during

the creation of the car. Everybody strived, in their specialist area, to improve the slightest detail in order to provide the

teams with reliable and quick race cars for the very first race. However, our work was not yet done: we are on hand at

all of the races to provide the teams and drivers with the same kind of technical assistance we offer at the

championships we organise.”

Renault is one of the five founding partners and is the technical partner of the Formula E championship, but it

is also the title partner for the e.dams-Renault team…

“Yes, we wanted to show our commitment to the new championship and benefit from some additional media coverage.

Once again, it seemed obvious that we should join forces with Alain Prost and Jean-Paul Driot’s team. Alain Prost has a

long, shared history with Renault and is also ambassador for the Brand. The competitive records of these two greats

speak for themselves, and we know that they will do everything in their power to ensure e.dams-Renault does well. The

performances of Sébastien Buemi and Nicolas Prost are very promising so far.”

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FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP:

VENTURING INTO A NEW WORLD

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SPARK-RENAULT SRT_01E: A SINGLE-SEATER DESIGNED WITH RENAULT SPORT EXPERTISE

03 E.DAMS-RENAULT FORMULA E TEAM:

RENAULT ENTERS THE COMPETITION!

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TIMELINE AND CLASSIFICATIONS

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01FIA FORMULA-E CHAMPIONSHIP:

VENTURING INTO A NEW WORLD In all areas, the FIA Formula E championship breaks new ground. Race cars, teams, circuits and

sporting format: everything is new in this competition, which is based on three core values: Energy,

Environment and Entertainment.

AN INNOVATIVE, REVOLUTIONARY PROJECT

As early as 2011, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) stated its desire to see a fully-electric racing

series. In line with the challenges facing the motor industry, the championship is expected to serve as a framework for

research, whilst also driving interest among the general public in electric cars and promoting sustainability. Combining engineering, technology, sport, science, music and entertainment, the plans of Alejandro Agag – the

Spanish businessman already involved in motorsport – were approved by the FIA on 27 August 2012. The

championship promoter then entrusted Spark Racing Technology with the job of designing and building the first forty

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Formula E single-seater race cars. Among the technical partners involved in this venture, Renault played a central role

in becoming the architect of the electric powertrain (see part 2).

AN URBAN, GLOBAL RACE CALENDAR

The vast majority of electric vehicles are currently driven in cities. The same applies to Formula E races, which are held

at ten city-centre circuits, on the streets of some of the planet’s greatest cities. Starting last September and concluding

next June, the race calendar complements that of F1 and the World Series by Renault.

13/09/2014 Beijing China

22/11/2014 Putrajaya Malaysia

13/12/2014 Punta del Este Uruguay

10/01/2015 Buenos Aires Argentina

14/03/2015 Miami USA

04/04/2015 Los Angeles USA

09/05/2015 Monaco Principality of Monaco

23/05/2015 Berlin Germany

06/06/2015 Moscow Russia

27/06/2015 London United Kingdom

28/06/2015 London United Kingdom

10 TEAMS, 20 DRIVERS AND 40 RACE CARS

The FIA Formula E championship is open to ten teams, each with two cars. A very high quality field is contesting the

inaugural season, since more than ten of the confirmed drivers have already competed in Formula 1 at some stage of

their career. At the meetings, the drivers all have two single-seater race cars that they may use as they see fit. The

races will feature one mandatory change of car.

AN INNOVATIVE RACE FORMAT

Each meeting uses the same organisation. One-day events ensure limited disruption for the host city and local

residents, whilst also keeping running costs down for the teams. There is no shortage of action for fans, and the low

noise levels of the cars means that it is even possible to organise concerts during the races! In the morning, two practice sessions give the drivers and teams time to familiarise themselves with the layout of the

circuit and to fine-tune their set-ups. Just after midday, qualifying is split into four ten-minute sessions, with five cars

challenging for pole position in each group.

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The race – or ePrix – lasts around an hour, with a mandatory pit stop to change cars for each driver. Unlike practice and

qualifying, where full power is available (200kW – 270bhp), power is restricted in the races to 150kW (202bhp). The

three most popular drivers with online fans are rewarded with a FanBoost (180kW for five seconds). Points are awarded to the top ten finishers using the standard FIA scale (25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points). The

driver that takes pole position is given three bonus points and the driver that sets the fastest race lap earns two points.

The title of Drivers’ Champion is awarded to whoever has the most points at the end of the season, with drivers able to

discard their poorest result. The Teams’ Championship is decided by counting all results for both cars.

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02 SPARK-RENAULT SRT_01E: A SINGLE-SEATER DESIGNED WITH RENAULT SPORT EXPERTISE

Specifically developed for the FIA Formula E championship, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E is packed

with the technical expertise of some of the greatest names in motorsport. The car’s electric

powertrain architecture, its systems integration, powertrain electrical safety and performance

optimisation have all been provided by Renault Sport engineers.

A CLEAR-CUT CHOICE FOR RENAULT

Officially confirmed on 15 May 2013, the partnership between Renault, Formula E Holdings and Spark Racing

Technologies was a real ‘no brainer’ for the manufacturer, a market leader in the field of zero-emissions cars. With a

range of four Z.E. vehicles already on sale, Renault grabbed the opportunity to demonstrate the excellence and

reliability of its solutions. The FIA Formula E championship also serves as a unique technological laboratory.

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PROJECT ARCHITECT ROLE

With its experience of working in the design, development and marketing of sports and racing cars, Renault Sport was

the partner most suited to taking on the job of managing the project. The team formed for the design phase featured

experts from Renault Sport. Since KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) first appeared in the F1 world

championship in 2009, and then with the switch to the 2014 Power Unit, Renault has acquired unique know-how in

energy recovery and usage systems. The teams based at Viry-Châtillon also have suitable measurement, analysis and

simulation equipment. Like all vehicles designed for single-seater racing, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E features components chosen for their

performance level, cost and coherence. Throughout the development phase, the architect must therefore make sure the

initial specifications are complied with.

“The development of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E was very much a question of technological exploration.

For the time being, there are very few experts in the field of high-performance electric engines. Furthermore,

there were other essential issues to contend with, such as safety, weight, and cost. The battery illustrates the

complexity involved very clearly: this seemingly ordinary product is actually made up of over 4,000 parts! The

overall unit is incredibly dense, since only 2% of the 300-litre volume is air. This very sensitive component

nonetheless had to be perfectly protected in the event of an accident. This challenge, like all the others we

faced, was met. As one of Formula-e’s Founding Partners, Renault provided its know-how and is already

reaping the rewards from a technological perspective, benefits that will one day be seen on vehicles in the

Z.E. range.” Jean-Pascal Dauce, Renault Sport Technologies Motorsport Director

SOME OF THE GREATEST NAMES IN MOTORSPORT WORKING TOGETHER

As the development of a totally new kind of single-seater represented a major technological challenge, Formula E

Holdings and Spark Racing Technologies joined forces with some of the greatest names in motorsport for the project:

- Spark Racing Technology – The company founded by Frédéric Vasseur managed the mechanical design

(suspension and aerodynamics) and assembly of the 40 cars.

- Dallara – The Italian firm provided the monocoque carbon-fibre and honeycomb chassis compliant with the FIA’s

F1 2014 safety standards.

- Renault Sport – Architect of the electric powertrain, the manufacturer also managed systems integration,

powertrain electrical safety and performance optimisation for the car.

- McLaren Electronic Systems – Coupled with a Hewland five-speed paddle shift sequential gearbox, the electric

motor and inverter are derived from the supercar P1.

- Williams Advanced Engineering – The engineering subsidiary of Williams Group designed and built the batteries,

as well as their electronic management system.

- Michelin – The tyre manufacturer developed bespoke 18’’ treaded tyres for use on both wet and dry tracks.

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SAFETY AS THE PRIORITY

Given that the series will be held on street circuits, Formula E must push back the boundaries in terms of safety. For

example, the bodywork has been designed to avoid the cars from being lifted up if the wheels get tangled. Renault’s road safety experts also provided their knowledge in dealing with extreme situations, such as battery

immersion or fire. This highly advanced information will enable the training of officials and stewards to be adapted to the

requirements of this new form of motorsport.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMPETING TEAMS

In addition to its role in the design and development of the race car, Renault Sport Technologies is supporting the teams

in running their Spark-Renault SRT_01Es. The Renault Sport Technologies engineer is at all of the FIA Formula-e test

sessions and meetings, compiling and summarising technical data for the competitors, with a view to continuous

improvement.

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03 E.DAMS-RENAULT FORMULA E TEAM: RENAULT ENTERS THE COMPETITION!

Longstanding motorsport enthusiasts, the Renault Sport teams were not content to just count the

points! Renault therefore decided to join forces with one of the ten teams taking part and enter the

competition. With Sébastien Buemi and Nicolas Prost as drivers, the e.dams-Renault team is one of

the leading contenders in the 2014-2015 season!

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THE ONLY FRENCH TEAM COMPETING IN THE FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP

Jean-Paul Driot and Alain Prost announced they were joining forces to form e.dams on 24 October 2013. Created

specifically for the FIA Formula E championship, this new team is supported by the logistics and technical facilities of

the Dams, the outfit founded by Jean-Paul Driot and René Arnoux in 1988 and holder of some eleven international

single-seater titles.

In June of last year, Renault took another step in its involvement in the championship by becoming title partner for the

only French team competing in the competition. This investment enables the Brand to be involved in the competition

itself and to accumulate precious experience in tandem with one of the championship’s standout teams.

“The partnership with the e.dams-Renault team will enable Renault Sport to become even more involved in

the Formula-e championship. This will be a unique experience and is set to give motorsport a totally new

look. Renault is proud to be one of the pioneers in this new venture and to set itself a new challenge. The

experience and track record of Alain and Jean-Paul make them very high-quality partners, who we also know

very well. The partnership with e.dams-Renault is central to our commitment and development in Formula E.

Renault’s inclusion among the eight manufacturers for season 2 is the culmination of all our hard work. It

enables us to work on innovative solutions on the electric motor, gearbox, inverter and cooling system. We

are looking forward to write a new chapter in Renault’s Formula E story!

We are also very pleased with the work done with Spark on the Spark-Renault race car that will be used by

all of the teams in this inaugural season and we continue to help Spark to ensure we provide the teams with

the best possible technical support.”

Patrice Ratti, Managing Director of Renault Sport Technologies

“We are very pleased to join forces with Renault on this new venture. Choosing Renault as a lead partner

was perfectly logical for e.dams, given the Brand’s exceptional competitive record in motorsport, as well as

its unique expertise in electric vehicles. On a personal level, I am especially enthusiastic working with

Renault again on such a major, ambitious sporting project and writing a new chapter in our shared history. It

is a considerable challenge, because it’s a totally new championship, both in terms of the technology of the

single-seaters and actual race format. It’s very exciting!” Alain Prost, Renault Ambassador and co-founder of e.dams

“Renault was clearly the ideal partner for us to compete alongside in this brand new championship and

therefore combine our expertise. The Dams team, given the exceptional competitive record it has built up

since it was formed 27 years ago, can support a partner that has more than proven itself in the world of

motorsport and in the field of electric vehicles. It is worth remembering that Dams is also competing in the

World Series By Renault; our shared history continues with the creation of the e.dams Renault team.”

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Jean-Paul Driot, co-founder of e.dams

A TEAM READY RIGHT FROM THE KICKOFF!

Organised throughout July and August, five test days enabled the drivers, engineers and mechanics to get used to their

cars. The test sessions were held at the Donington racetrack, close to the facilities dedicated to Formula-e Holdings and

the ten teams competing. The e.dams-Renault already caused a sensation, since Sébastien Buemi set the fastest time on four of the five days.

On 19 August, the final session before the single-seaters make their competitive debut in China, Buemi and Nicolas

Prost even recorded a one-two!

Nicolas Prost set the first ever Formula E pole position in Beijing, and even fought for the win until the last corner. He

did the same in Putrajaya, where Sébastien Buemi recorded the first podium for e.dams-Renault before winning in

Punta del Este. Nicolas Prost did the same in Miami. Currently third and fourth in the Drivers’ standings, their strong

record helped e.dams-Renault to lead the Teams’ classification.

NICOLAS PROST

Although he is the son of the four-time Formula 1 world champion, Nicolas Prost was only allowed to start competing in

motorsport events once he had finished his studies! Without going into karting, he swapped playing golf for Formula

Renault Campus in 2003. His pursued his single-seater career in Formula Renault 2.0, Formula Renault 3.5 Series,

Spanish F3, Euroseries 3000 – that he won in 2008 – and A1GP. In 2009, he switched to endurance racing, becoming a

key member of the Rebellion Racing team. In 2012 and 2014, he finished fourth overall in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He

is also a development driver for the Lotus F1 Team. Nicolas Prost will equally remain the first winner of a zero-emissions championship, as he won the first two editions of

the electric Andros Trophy!

- Born on 18/08/1981 in Saint-Chamond, France

- Lives in Fechy, Switzerland

- 2014: 10th in the World Endurance Championship

- 2013: 6th in the World Endurance Championship

- 2012: 4th in the World Endurance Championship

- 2011: 1st in the Le Mans Series and 1st in the Electric Andros Trophy

- 2010: 5th in the FIA GT1 championship and 1st in the Electric Andros Trophy

- 2009: 5th in the A1GP and 5th in the Le Mans Series

- 2008: 1st in the Euroseries 3000

- 2007: 3rd in the Spanish F3 championship

- 2006: 4th in the Spanish F3 championship

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- 2005: 10th in the French Formula Renault Championship

- 2004: 18th in the French Formula Renault Championship

- 2003: 10th in the French Formula Renault Campus Championship

SÉBASTIEN BUEMI

Sébastien Buemi moved into single-seater racing after a brilliant career in karting. His rivals at the time included a

certain Sebastian Vettel. After an initial test in F1 at just 15 years old, he cut his teeth in Formula Renault 2.0 and F3

Euro Series, as well as in GP2. Guided by the Red Bull Junior Team, he made his F1 debut in 2009. In the Toro Rosso,

he scored his first points in his first ever Grand Prix! After three seasons at the top of the sport, he remained a part of

the Red Bull family by becoming their reserve driver. He has been developing his turn of speed in Endurance since 2013. Runner-up at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in his first

appearance, Sébastien Buemi is the reigning FIA WEC Champion.

- Born on 31/10/1988 in Aigle, Switzerland

- Lives in Monaco

- 2014: World Endurance Champion

- 2013: 3rd in the World Endurance Championship

- 2012: Red Bull Racing reserve driver

- 2011: 15th in the Formula 1 World Championship

- 2010: 16th in the Formula 1 World Championship

- 2009: 16th in the Formula 1 World Championship

- 2008: 6th in the GP2 Series and 2nd in the GP2 Asia

- 2007: 2nd in the F3 Euro Series

- 2006: 12th in the F3 Euro Series

- 2005: 2nd in the Formula BMW ADAC

- 2004: 3rd in the Formula BMW ADAC

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04 TIMELINE AND CLASSIFICATIONS

TIMELINE

July 2011 The FIA launch an application process to organise an electric race car championship

7 December 2011 Formula E championship officially confirmed

27 August 2012 Agreement signed between the FIA and Formula E Holdings

November 2012 Agreement signed between Formula E Holdings and Spark Racing Technology

15 May 2013 Partnership signed between Formula E Holdings, Spark and Renault

10 September 2013 The Spark-Renault SRT_01E is unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show (Germany)

24 October 2013 Creation of the team e.dams

20 November 2013 Initial tests of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E at La Ferté Gaucher (France)

6 January 2014 Public demonstration of the Spark-Renault SRT01_E in Las Vegas (USA)

16 May 2014 Delivery of the first ten race cars to the teams

30 June 2014 Presentation of the e.dams-Renault team

3-4 July 2014 Collective testing at Donington (United Kingdom)

9-10 July 2014 Collective testing at Donington

22 July 2014 Delivery of the final ten race cars to the teams

19 August 2014 Collective testing at Donington

13 September 2014 Opening round of the FIA Formula E championship in Beijing (China)

CLASSIFICATIONS

13 September 2014 Beijing (China)

Contested over 25 laps, the race was held in bright sunshine and with packed stands. Starting from pole position,

Nicolas Prost (e.dams Renault) made the perfect start to lead into the opening corner. He went on to dominate most of

the race before a clash with Nick Heidfeld (Venturi) ended his hopes of victory on the final lap, handing the win to Lucas

di Grassi (Audi Sport Abt).

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RACE RESULTS

1. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT) 25 laps

2. Franck Montagny (Andretti) +2’’867

3. Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) +6’’559

4. Charles Pic (Andretti) +19’’301

5. Karun Chandhok (Mahindra Racing) +23’’952

6. Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Dragon Racing) +31’’664

7. Oriol Servia (Dragon Racing) +41’’968

8. Nelson Piquet (China Racing) +43’’896

9. Stéphane Sarrazin (Venturi) +43’’975

10. Daniel Abt (Audi Sport ABT) +1’02’’507

Fastest lap: Takuma Sato (Amlin Aguri) 1’45’’101

22 November 2014 Putrajaya (Malaysia)

Following the penalty he was given in Beijing, Nicolas Prost (e.dams Renault) relinquished pole position to Oriol Servia

(Dragon Racing). On lap five, Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) got past the Catalan and led until he swapped cars. The British

driver retook the lead four laps from the end when he overtook Daniel Abt (Audi Sport ABT), on a different strategy. He

went on to secure the win, ahead of Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT) and Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault), both of

whom had fought their way through the field from the back of the grid.

RACE RESULTS

1. Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) 31 laps

2. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT) +4’’175

3. Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault) +5’’739

4. Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault) +9’’552

5. Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Dragon Racing) +13’’722

6. Karun Chandhok (Mahindra Racing) +17’’158

7. Oriol Servia (Dragon Racing) +18’’621

8. Antonio Félix de Costa (Amlin Aguri) +19’’926

9. Jaime Alguersuari (Virgin Racing) +20’’053

10. Daniel Abt (Audi Sport ABT) +45’’663

Fastest lap: Jaime Alguersuari (Virgin Racing) 1’24’’429

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13 December 2014 Punta del Este (Uruguay)

From the pole position, Jean-Éric Vergne (Andretti Autosport) saw Nelson Piquet (China Racing) surging past him

before reclaiming the lead on lap thirteen. Nick Heidfeld (Venturi) and Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault) then both

overtook the Frenchman, but the German was penalised for failing to observe the minimum time in the pits when

changing car. On the penultimate lap, Sébastien Buemi defended his lead from Jean-Éric Vergne, who gave his podium

position away to Nelson Piquet and Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT).

RACE RESULTS

1. Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault) 31 laps

2. Nelson Piquet (China Racing) +0’’732

3. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT) +2’’635

4. Jarno Trulli (Trulli) +4’’163

5. Jaime Alguersuari (Virgin Racing) +4’’698

6. Bruno Senna (Mahindra Racing) +5’’197

7. Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault) +6’’514

8. Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Dragon Racing) +7’’567

9. Oriol Servia (Dragon Racing) +8’’646

10. Nick Heidfeld (Venturi) +10’’563

Fastest lap: Daniel Abt (Audi Sport ABT) 1’18’’451

10 January 2015 Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Quickest in practice, Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault) made a perfect start from the pole position. Still leading after

the car swap, the Swiss made a mistake when Lucas di Grassi put him under pressure. Four laps later, the Brazilian hit

the wall, which handed the lead to Nick Heidfeld (Venturi). His hopes were dashed when he was given a penalty for

speeding in the pit lane. Antonio Felix da Costa (Amlin Aguri) managed to hold onto the lead to take the race win,

followed by Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault) and Nelson Piquet (China Racing).

RACE RESULTS

1. Antonio Felix da Costa (Amlin Aguri) 35 laps

2. Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault) +5’’354

3. Nelson Piquet (China Racing) +8’’552

4. Jaime Alguersuari (Virgin Racing) +11’’148

5. Bruno Senna (Mahindra Racing) +11’’535

6. Jean-Eric Vergne (Andretti) +13’’319

7. Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) +13’’617

8. Nick Heidfeld (Venturi) +15’’464

9. Oriol Servia (Dragon Racing) +19’’334

10. Stéphane Sarrazin (Venturi) +28’’973

Fastest lap: Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) 1’11’’540

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14 March 2015 Miami (USA)

After the single practice session dominated by Sam Bird (Virgin Racing), Jean-Éric Vergne (Andretti) claimed his

second pole position in the series. Following a perfect start, the former F1 driver was caught off guard by Sam Bird,

running low on energy in the aftermath. Daniel Abt emerged from the pit stops leading the race. Under pressure from

Nicolas Prost, the German was unable to hold off the Frenchman and Scott Speed on the penultimate lap.

RACE RESULTS

1. Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault) 39 laps

2. Scott Speed (Andretti) +0’’433

3. Daniel Abt (Audi Sport Abt) +5’’518

4. Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Dragon Racing) +5’’941

5. Nelson Piquet (China Racing) +6’’426

6. Antonio Felix da Costa (Amlin Aguri) +8’’754

7. Loïc Duval (Dragon Racing) +9’’498

8. Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) +19’’817

9. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport Abt) +20’’631

10. Salvador Duran (Amlin Aguri) +24’’587

Fastest lap: Nelson Piquet (China Racing) 1’07’’969

4 April 2015 Long Beach (USA)

Daniel Abt (Audi Sport Abt) grabbed the pole position with the fastest average speed in qualifying so far in the series.

Third on the starting grid, Nelson Piquet surged into the lead at the first corner. In spite of two safety car periods, the

Brazilian managed to hold onto the lead, only relinquishing control briefly to Bruno Senna (Mahindra Racing) when the

drivers came into the pits to change cars. The sixth winner in as many ePrix, Nelson Piquet was joined on the podium

by Jean-Eric Vergne (Andretti) and Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport Abt).

RACE RESULTS

1. Nelson Piquet (China Racing) 39 laps

2. Jean-Eric Vergne (Andretti) +1’’705

3. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport Abt) +2’’994

4. Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault) +3’’518

5. Bruno Senna (Mahindra Racing) +8’’844

6. Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Dragon Racing) +13’’460

7. Antonio Felix da Costa (Amlin Aguri) +16’’171

8. Jaime Alguersuari (Virgin Racing) +17’’975

9. Loïc Duval (Dragon Racing) +18’’436

10. Stéphane Sarrazin (Venturi) +20’’418

Fastest lap: Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault) 58’’973

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CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

DRIVERS

1. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport Abt), 75 points

2. Nelson Piquet (China Racing), 74

3. Nicolas Prost (e.dams-Renault), 69

4. Sébastien Buemi (e.dams-Renault), 55

5. Sam Bird (Virgin Racing), 52

6. Antonio Felix da Costa (Amlin Aguri), 43

7. Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Dragon Racing), 42

8. Jean-Eric Vergne (Andretti), 32

9. Jaime Alguersuari (Virgin Racing), 30

10. Bruno Senna (Mahindra Racing) 28

TEAMS

1. e.dams-Renault, 124 points

2. Audi Sport Abt, 97

3. Virgin Racing, 82

4. Andretti, 80

5. China Racing, 74

6. Dragon Racing, 66

7. Amlin Aguri, 46

8. Mahindra Racing, 46

9. Trulli, 12

10. Venturi, 9

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