FIA Formel E 2016/2017, Marrakesch
ABT Schaeffler FE02, Lucas di Grassi, Daniel Abt

Formula E celebrated a successful African premiere to mark the second race of the season. On the 2.971 kilometer street circuit in Marrakesh on the fringes of the UN Climate Conference ‘COP22’, the ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport team scored a total of 18 points. Daniel Abt – who started the race from fifth place – crossed the finish line in sixth position after 33 laps. For his team mate Audi factory driver Lucas di Grassi, a braking mistake in qualifying left him languishing in twelfth place. Just like the season opener in Hong Kong, the Brazilian shone in Morocco to produce a stirring comeback drive, which saw him take the checkered flag in fifth place. As a result, the 32-year old consolidated second place in the drivers’ classification. The action continues for di Grassi next weekend with the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC finale in Bahrain, which is simultaneously the end of the sportscar era at Audi after 18 years. The third Formula E race for the ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport squad is held in mid-February in Buenos Aires/Argentina.