The fifth season of the ABB FIA Formula E has been evolved into one of the most fiercest motorsports in modern history. From the introduction of its second-generation Formula E machines, 13 races which began from Saudi Arabia, new and returning drivers and teams, and much more. As the whole motoring world can't get enough with the "fiercely driven" new era of FIA Formula E, the two-part New York finale shows the motorsport's true colors and in the endgame, title leader Jean-Eric Vergne of DS TECHEETAH is on an all-or-nothing game to make sure he will be the first-ever two-time world champion in Formula E history.
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In part one of the New York finale, JEV's in huge trouble as his rear tyre got punctured during a Turn 7 disaster caused by Dragon's Jose Maria Lopez, who got spun after a tap by Envision Virgin's Sam Bird. With JEV in huge trouble, NISMO driver Sebastien Buemi nicked his first win after two years, with title rivals Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix da Costa finished in 2nd and 3rd.
However, all is not lost for JEV as the final part of the season finale turned the tables on him. As Envision Virgin driver Robin Frijns dramatically overtook BMW i driver Alexander Sims to take the lead and win the final race of the season, Jean-Eric Vergne got his prayer answered as his title rivals, Lucas Di Grassi and Mitch Evans, got caught in a last lap mess and charged his way towards a seventh place finish scoring enough points to defend his title.
At the score of 136 points, Jean Eric Vergne is now officially, for the first time in history, the two-time Formula E world champion. Buemi, meanwhile, is 17 points behind JEV, and Antonio Felix Da Costa leapt to third with 108 points.
So, there you have it; second-generation cars, 13 races, 9 winners, and a two-time world champion for the books, this is what the fifth season of the ABB FIA Formula E truly sums it up.
Congratulations, JEV, and see you next season!
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