In the absense of Dash Racing I thought I'd post up a quick discusion thread for this weekends Eprix in Punta Del Este, Uruguay. This was my favourite race of last year full of action and overtakes as well as some great camera angles. Who knew a sprinkling of sand from the very windy beach would create such great action?
Formula E has changed this year with the introduction of manufactueres but its still just as entertaining as the mental race last time out in Malaysia proved. There is no doubt that Buemi and EDams Renault should be the dominate force at the front but both seem to have a great nack messing that up and the heat should create issues for them. Even without issues they would have to be on their toes as Lucas Di Grassi and the Audi Abt are certainly getting ever closer. Buemi's team mate Prost could get in the mix but tends to fade in race form, where as poor old Danny Abt seems to never get in the race in the first place. Its most likely going to be between these two teams for the win.
If your looking for someone outside that little group then the Citreon Virgin car could very well come out of nowhere. 1 gear system has had a shaky start but appears to be getting better with Sam Bird pinching podiums in both the last races. The Dragon team also seem to be there or there abouts even though they've conspired to throw away podiums in both the last races. Duval is very quick though and I do expect him to be in the mix. As most likely will be Heidfeld in the Mahindra who is putting Bruno Senna to shame.
Entertainment wise look out for Frinjs, Felix Da Costa and Berthon completely outperformng last years Spark Renaults and dragging them up to compete with the front runners - Frinjs sideways and on 3 wheels last time out! Also look out for Nelson Piquet Jr sulking round at the back in his two to Team China car being made even slower by his pouting lip adding extra drag down the straights. Also you can enjoy a game of 'spot Jacques Villeneuve' who has apparently been driving in the last two rounds - I haven't seen him have you?
Formula E has changed this year with the introduction of manufactueres but its still just as entertaining as the mental race last time out in Malaysia proved. There is no doubt that Buemi and EDams Renault should be the dominate force at the front but both seem to have a great nack messing that up and the heat should create issues for them. Even without issues they would have to be on their toes as Lucas Di Grassi and the Audi Abt are certainly getting ever closer. Buemi's team mate Prost could get in the mix but tends to fade in race form, where as poor old Danny Abt seems to never get in the race in the first place. Its most likely going to be between these two teams for the win.
If your looking for someone outside that little group then the Citreon Virgin car could very well come out of nowhere. 1 gear system has had a shaky start but appears to be getting better with Sam Bird pinching podiums in both the last races. The Dragon team also seem to be there or there abouts even though they've conspired to throw away podiums in both the last races. Duval is very quick though and I do expect him to be in the mix. As most likely will be Heidfeld in the Mahindra who is putting Bruno Senna to shame.
Entertainment wise look out for Frinjs, Felix Da Costa and Berthon completely outperformng last years Spark Renaults and dragging them up to compete with the front runners - Frinjs sideways and on 3 wheels last time out! Also look out for Nelson Piquet Jr sulking round at the back in his two to Team China car being made even slower by his pouting lip adding extra drag down the straights. Also you can enjoy a game of 'spot Jacques Villeneuve' who has apparently been driving in the last two rounds - I haven't seen him have you?
