Jean-Eric Vergne clinched the Formula E drivers' championship with one race to spare after recovering from 18th on the grid to finish Saturday's New York City E-Prix fifth, as Lucas di Grassi headed up a one-two finish for Audi.
Sebastien Buemi grabbed his second pole position of the Formula E season in qualifying for Saturday's race in New York City as championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne was sent to the back of the grid after receiving a penalty.
Full results from Qualifying 1 for the Saturday race of the New York City E-Prix, round 11 of the FIA Formula E season. FIA Formula E New York City E-Prix - Qualifying Results SUPER POLE
Jean-Eric Vergne took heart from his run to third place in Saturday’s Berlin E-Prix to extend his points lead at the top of the Formula E drivers’ championship, believing the front-running Audi drivers were “untouchable” in the battle for victory.
Jean-Eric Vergne set the pace for Techeetah through two closely-contested Formula E practice sessions for Saturday’s Berlin E-Prix at Tempelhof Airport, putting himself in the frame to extend his championship lead through the remainder of the day.
Complete results from qualifying for the Paris E-Prix, round seven of the 2017/18 FIA Formula E Championship. FIA Formula E - Paris E-Prix Qualifying Results SUPER POLE
Formula E will introduce a new two power mode system for races from the start of its fifth season later this year, removing mandatory pit stops from events.
Jean-Eric Vergne will start Saturday's Santiago E-Prix from the front of the grid after grabbing his second Formula E pole position of the season, edging out Renault's Sebastien Buemi.
Formula E has released render images of its new car that will race in the championship from the start of its fifth season, featuring the Halo cockpit protection as part of an aggressive new look.
Formula E race stewards have confirmed the minimum pit stop time will stay in place for this weekend's Marrakesh E-Prix following safety concerns from teams and drivers over plans to scrap the ruling.