Edoardo Mortara takes advantage of Sam Bird's penalty to win in Hong Kong

Edoardo Mortara (Venturi) finally won his first victory in Formula E, after recovering success in Hong Kong on the green carpet, following the penalty inflicted on Sam Bird (Virgin), winner on the track under the checkerboard, but placed under investigation for a contact with André Lotterer (DS Techeetah).

Bird was penalized 5″ on his race time for his maneuver, which caused a puncture on the car of Lotterer, ruining the chances of first success in Formula E for the three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

BREAKING NEWS…

We can't quite believe we're saying these words – but it's official:

WE HAVE OUR FIRST @FIAFORMULAE VICTORY!!! #MadeInMonaco #ABBFormulaE #HKEPrice pic.twitter.com/3yopbZuCWw

— VENTURI Formula E Team (@VenturiFE) March 10, 2019

Mortara, who also gave Venturi his first victory in Formula E, won ahead of Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler) and Robin Frijns, who reached the podium and alleviated the disappointment of Bird's penalty in the Virgin clan. Racing.

The top 5 is completed by Daniel Abt (Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler) and Felipe Massa (Venturi). Bird ultimately finished sixth. Overall, Bird takes control of the standings from Jérôme d'Ambrosio (Mahindra), forced to retire this Sunday, for a small point (54 against 53. Lucas di Grassi and Edoardo Mortara are one unit with 52 points.

Discover the report of the Hong Kong ePrix, in issue 2207 of AUTOhebdo, available tomorrow evening in digital version, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.