Thanks [USER=1057]RasputinLives[/USER] Formula E is my favorite racing series of all time, I'm always so excited when the next race is coming up, so getting these Formula E threads up is easy-peasy!
My favorite tracks last year were Punta del Este and Long Beach, but Putrajaya was definitely one of the better tracks of the year. It is so fun to have these races close together this time.
I think the thing to remember about Villeneuve's performance at Venturi this year is that unlike a lot of the field, he has less experience with EVs than they do - his performance was actually spot on for a Formula E rookie, and equivalent to the rest of the rookies (comparing them to their experienced teammates). His fastest lap in the race was three tenths faster* than Sarrazin's. Egads it's odd calling an Indy 500 and F1 WDC winner a rookie though!
I will agree with you on Sarrazin, I don't rate him either. The problem is, where are you going to get a driver who can push JV without having a lot of driver drama?
* this seems to be the theme of the race, actually. Berthon was three tenths faster than Da Costa, and Frijns was a country mile faster than Di Silvestro. The only rookie not faster than his teammate was Turvey, who was a second slower than Piquet Jr.