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
 
 
BMW I ANDRETTI MOTORSPORT
ALEXANDER SIMS
“That was pretty much a dream race! We executed everything really well and we made the right decisions at the right time. Crossing that line was an amazing feeling. We keep learning so many lessons and there are many more to come in the near future. The team have put a lot of effort in and to deliver a win now… it’s really cool.”
 
BMW I ANDRETTI MOTORSPORT
MAXIMILIAN GUENTHER
“I knew it was going to be unpredictable, but I never thought of having a podium finish today. I’m extremely happy for achieving my first podium in Formula E and with BMW i Andretti Motorsport. Also a one-two for the team is a fantastic result and big congratulations to my team-mate.”
 
AUDI SPORT ABT SCHAEFFLER
LUCAS DI GRASSI
“It was the 60th race in Formula E and my 31st podium finish. I’m extremely happy. After a troubled weekend we’re back on top with this podium today. The fight for the title starts now! The team works non-stop, although we don’t have the tools now, we’re going to have them as the season wraps up. Now we need to work to be able to tackle the next phase of the season.”
 
RACE RESULTS
PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION
1
Alexander Sims
BMW i Andretti Motorsport
46:48.327s
(28)
2
Maximilian Guenther
BMW i Andretti Motorsport
+1.383s
(18)
3
Lucas di Grassi
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler
+2.817s
(16)
4
Stoffel Vandoorne
Mercedes-Benz EQ
+3.581s
(12)
5
Edoardo Mortara
ROKiT Venturi Racing
+4.294s
(10)
6
Oliver Rowland
Nissan e.dams
+5.475s
(8)
7
Nyck de Vries
Mercedes-Benz EQ
+12.318s
(6)
8
Oliver Turvey
NIO 333
+16.544s
(4)
9
Daniel Abt
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler
+16.942s
(2)
10
James Calado
Panasonic Jaguar Racing
+17.221s
(1)
11
Jean-Eric Vergne
DS TECHEETAH
+19.394s
 
12
Brendon Hartley
GEOX DRAGON
+20.702s
 
13
Antonio Felix da Costa
DS TECHEETAH
+22.634s
 
14
Sebastien Buemi
Nissan e.dams
+26.291s
 
15
Neel Jani
TAG Heuer Porsche
+27.493s
 
16
Andre Lotterer
TAG Heuer Porsche
+29.046s
 
17
Pascal Wehrlein
Mahindra Racing
+35.290s
 
18
Mitch Evans
Panasonic Jaguar Racing
+37.105s
 
19
Felipe Massa
ROKiT Venturi Racing
+45.758s
 
20
Ma Qing Hua
NIO 333
+1:04.165s
 
 
 
 
 
 
DNF
Nico Mueller
GEOX DRAGON
28 Laps
 
DNF
Robin Frijns
Envision Virgin Racing
18 Laps
 
DNF
Sam Bird
Envision Virgin Racing
13 Laps
 
DNS
Jerome D’Ambrosio
Mahindra Racing
 
 
 
*Provisional – pending FIA final classification
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