Audi shines in Berlin

Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler has completely dominated the German E-Prix, setting pole position and producing the fastest race lap on the way to an historic one-two finish. It is the first time a team in the FIA Formula E championship has scored maximum points on a race day, and it was the perfect way not only for the German brand to celebrate its home E-Prix but also for 25-year-old German driver, Daniel Abt to score his second win of the season. 

Abt led from start to finish, recording the fastest race lap along the way in what was a completely dominant performance. Teammate and current FIA Formula E champion, Lucas di Grassi set the fastest lap in qualifying and joined Abt on the podium in second place – his fourth straight podium finish.

With three races remaining in this year’s championship, the result saw Abt and di Grassi move up in the standings to fourth and sixth respectively – Daniel Abt now only one point shy of third place outright.

“That was probably the most important win of my career so far and an incredible day from beginning to end,” said a beaming Daniel Abt, after the race. “Maximum points with pole position, victory and the fastest lap and then on top of this a one-two for Audi – my thanks go to everybody who supported us. Today there will be a party like never before!”

“It was a fantastic race for us,” said Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass. “The first one-two for Audi since the Formula E factory program started and the first ever for the team – and all this in the home race! Daniel achieved the maximum possible and Lucas made the day perfect for us. My congratulations go to everybody who has worked so hard for this. It’s very rare that you see such a big advantage in a Formula E race.” 

“A one-two for Audi in Berlin is just unbelievable,” said Team Principal Allan McNish. “A clean sweep on home soil, a day just can’t be better than this Saturday in Tempelhof. I’m incredibly proud of the entire team!”

Just three races remain in this year’s championship, with Zurich next on June 10th, followed by two races to wrap up the season in New York in July on July 14th and 15th.