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Dec 3, 2017, 11:13 PM

Hong Kong ePrix Winner Daniel Abt Disqualified For Technical Infringement

In a shocker for Audi Sport and driver Daniel Abt, the driver has been disqualified from Race 2 of the Hong Kong ePrix, promoting Felix Rosenqvist to the to top spot. Abt was stripped of his maiden Formula E win, also a first for the now factory-backed team, after Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race while in the lead.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 3, 2017

  Formula E Hong Kong ePrix: Daniel Abt Secures Win In Round 2 Ahead Of Felix Rosenqvist

  Daniel Abt secured his first ever win in Formula E in Round 2 of the Season 4 Hong Kong ePrix. The win also marked the factory backed team's first ever since Audi came on board. Abt's victory though was nothing short of luck as race leader Edoardo Mortara spun in the closing stages of the race, handing over the win. Meanwhile, Mahindra Racing's Felix Rosenqvist finished second in the race, securing the second podium for the team this weekend ahead of Mortara.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 3, 2017

  Formula E Hong Kong: Sam Bird Wins Season Opener Despite Penalty; Mahindra's Nick Heidfield Finishes 3rd

  DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird sealed the first win in the Formula E Season 4 opener in Hong Kong. The victory though was nothing less than dramatic as Bird survived a drive through penalty to claim the win. Finishing second was Jean-Eric Vergne of Techeetah, who started the Hong Kong ePrix on pole but couldn't hold the lead for long over Bird's aggressive drive.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 1, 2017

  Mahindra And Renesas Announce Technical Partnership For Formula E

  Mahindra and Mahindra has announced a strategic partnership for Formula E with Japan's Reneses Electronics Corporation. Reneses is a supplier of advanced semi-conductor solutions will come on-board as a technology partner for the Mahindra Racing Formula E team. The partnership comes as part of the Indian automaker's 'race to road' strategy for electric vehicle development via Formula E.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 30, 2017

  Mahindra Racing Unveils Names For Season 4 M4 Electro Race Cars

  For the next 2018-19 season, the Indian outfit decided to crowdsource names for the M4 Electro Formula E cars that will be driven by Nick Heidfield and Felix Rosenqvist. The team reached out to fans on social media, who sent a slew of options for Mahindra to choose from.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 29, 2017

  Alfa Romeo Returns To Formula 1 With Sauber

  The Italian manufacturer part of the FCA Group makes a comeback to F1 as a sponsor and technical partner with Sauber F1 team.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 29, 2017

  Freddie Spencer Lays Foundation For New Race Track Near Pune

  We told you about India getting three new race tracks soon, which would be a big push for Indian motorsport scene. The three upcoming tracks will be located in Hosur, Hyderabad and between Mumbai-Pune, and it now seems the third one is a step closer to fruition. Images have emerged of motorcycling legend Freddie Spencer laying the foundation stone of the upcoming race track in Kamshet, near Pune.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 27, 2017

  This Is The New Formula 1 Logo

  Liberty Media is the new owner of Formula 1 and 2018 will see a complete revamp of the sport by its new owners. Taking its first step towards the overhaul, the new management of F1 revealed the all-new F1 logo at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit. The brand new and more simplistic logo replaces the current one, which was used for the past 23 years.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 27, 2017

  F1 2017: Bottas Beats Hamilton To Win Abu Dhabi GP Season Finale

  Bringing an end to an exceptional year of Formula 1 2017, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas sealed the win in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating teammate Lewis Hamilton. Bottas was undeterred starting at pole, and led the race throughout to win with a gap of 3.899 seconds over Hamilton. The Abu Dhabi GP also marked Bottas' third win of the season, while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel took the last place on the podium, having started at P3.

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