Vergne wins race, Di Grassi takes Formula E title in season finale
MONTREAL — Lucas Di Grassi has added a Formula E drivers championship to his trophy case.
The Brazilian for the Abt Audi team cruised through the final race of the season at the Hydro-Quebec Montreal ePrix on Sunday to keep his lead over Renault rival Sebastien Buemi, who struggling through a nightmare weekend of racing.
Di Grassi overtook his Swiss rival by winning the first leg of the weekend “double-header” on Saturday. He came in seventh behind race winner Jean-Eric Vergne in the second race to finish 24 points ahead of Buemi in drivers standings.
“I came here as an underdog, 10 points behind (Buemi) and I had the nerves to stay calm,” said Di Grassi. “I did the job (Saturday) and today I managed to bring it home.