ABB FIA Formula E Race at Home Challenge Grand Finale!
This is the final round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship Race at Home Challenge. This weekend was the double-header finale, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday they raced a virtual version of the New York Formula E track, and today’s race takes place at the simulated Berlin track at Tempel Hof Airport, a track known for frequent passing opportunities. The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has partnered with UNICEF to help raise funds for that noble organization over the course of 8 weekends. The race is linked directly below if you haven’t seen it yet. If you’ve already seen it, or you don’t mind a spoiler, scroll down towards the bottom for quotes from both the winning Formula E driver, and the challenge grid winner as well. Enjoy!
STOFFEL VANDOORNE - MERCEDES-BENZ EQ
"First of all, I am really happy to win this competition. It has been a tough day and the start was very chaotic. I had a good start alongside Pascal [Wehrlein] on the outside and then into turn two I got bumped from behind, which sent him into a spin. It would have been nice to have had a proper fight on track. But I have been unlucky as well in a couple of races, so it is a well-deserved win for us."
KEVIN SIGGY - CHALLENGE GRID WINNER
"I cannot believe it! I do not have any words right now. I am so proud of myself that I was able to hold the lead in turn one and on lap one. Lucas [Mueller] was giving me a tough time on the first lap, but I am really happy it ended the way it did. I cannot wait to drive the real car."
HANNAH BROWN - CHIEF STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT FORMULA E
"The ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge marks the start of Formula E’s partnership with UNICEF and we are delighted to have reached our £100,000 fundraising target. The unparalleled support for our unique esports format is a testament to the sense of collective purpose between our teams, partners, drivers and fans.
"We have seen exciting racing and mutual appreciation between the two grids for the skills that both Formula E drivers and those from the world of simulator racing bring. We cannot wait to see Kevin Siggy, the winner of the Challenge Grid, behind the wheel of a Formula E car very soon. Many congratulations also go to real-life Formula E racer Stoffel Vandoorne."
