Formula E – Sébastien Buemi places e.dams ahead at Donington tests

The Spark single-seatersRenault SRT_01E finally took to the track in an official test session. If the ten teams entered for the first world championship which will begin on September 13 in Beijing, China, have not yet all confirmed their crews, the field already looked great. The latest arrivals Antonio Felix Da Costa (Amlin Aguri), Mike conway (Dragon Racing) were indeed there, as were the former CART champion and winner of the Indy 500 in 2003, the Brazilian Gil de Ferran and the American Scott Speed, both lined up in second. car of Andretti Autosport, alongside the holder Franck Montagny.

If Daniel Abt had been the fastest this morning at the wheel of the Team Audi Abt car, the times fell in the afternoon and it was finally Sébastien Buemi who was the fastest on the English track at Donington. The pilot Toyota en WEC set a reference time of 1’35”475 and ahead of Lucas di Grassi (Audi Abt) by 0”537 and Sam Bird (Virgin Racing) by 0”895. “I'm more than satisfied to be honest, admits the Swiss. I had no problems with the car and we were able to learn a lot about it. It’s always nice to be in the lead so let’s hope that continues tomorrow. Among the French, Franck Montagny (Andretti) took 11th place more than 2″5 from Buemi Stéphane Sarrazin (Venturi) is 5th in front of Nicolas Cheers (e.dams) who ranks 6th, 1″232 behind his teammate. Only Michela Cerutti (Trulli) did not set a time due to technical problems.

Rankings Donington Trials Day 1:

1. Sebastien Buemi, e.dams-Renault, 1:35.475
2. Lucas di Grassi, Audi Sport ABT, +0.537
3. Sam Bird, Virgin Racing, +0.895
4. Bruno Senna, Mahindra Racing, +0.910
5. Stephane Sarrazin, Venturi, +1.223
6. Nicolas Prost, e.dams-Renault, +1.232
7. Jarno Trulli, Trulli, +1.494
8. Daniel Abt, Audi Sport ABT, +1.737
9. Jaime Alguersuari, Virgin Racing, +1.970
10. Karun Chandhok, Mahindra Racing, +2.057
11. Franck Montagny, Andretti Autosport, +2.587
12. Antonio Felix da Costa, Amlin Aguri, +2.604
13. Jerome d?Ambrosio, China Racing, +2.611
14. Antonio Garcia, China Racing, +2.729
15. Nick Heidfeld, Venturi, +5.269
16. Mike Conway, Dragon Racing, +5.693
17. Gil de Ferran, Andretti Autosport, +9.497
18. Scott Speed, Andretti Autosport, +10.434
19. Katherine Legge, Amlin Aguri, +12.821
20. Michela Cerruti, Trulli, No time set