Formula E – Stéphane Sarrazin improves the mark in Punta del Este

Stéphane Sarrazin (Venturi) took advantage of the second collective testing session in Punta del Este (Uruguay) to sset the best time of the day, with a lap completed in 1'14"649. The Frenchman beats the benchmark set in the first session by his compatriot Jean-Éric Vergne by three tenths. The old pilot Toro Rosso can not defend one's due, Andretti Autosport not having participated in the session of the afternoon.

Sébastien Buemi (edams), the winner of the third race of the season, a encore montré de belles performances en étant le plus proche de l’autre pilote Toyota en WEC a tenth behind. Nelson Piquet Jr (China Racing) follows less than two tenths behind, while Nick Heidfeld (Venturi) and Championship leader Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport Abt) complete the top five. Nicholas Cheers (edams) follows in sixth place, preceding Sam Bird (Virgin Racing). Jérôme d'Ambrosio (Dragon Racing) ranks just outside the top ten, being last, less than a second behind the best time.

Discover the report of the Punta del Este ePrix in issue 1991 of AUTOhebdo, available from tomorrow evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.