The First Formula E Race Ended In This Huge Final Corner Smash

Today’s first Formula E ePrix in Beijing ended in dramatic style, with Nicolas Prost and Nick Heidfeld colliding at the final corner as they battled for the lead. The kerbs launched Heidfeld’s Venturi Spark-Renault into the air and the barriers, with the car flipping several times before landing upside down.

Fortunately he was okay, although both drivers disagreed on who was at fault and blamed each other. Prost said afterwards:

“It was the last corner, I think it was pretty far so I braked in the middle thinking, he’s not going to try anything stupid, but he tried suicide jump [sic]. I was starting to turn in and then I saw him so I tried to move over but he clipped my front wheel, broke my wheel and then went flying over, it’s good that he has nothing because he’s a friend, but it’s very disappointing.”

With pole-sitter Prost and Heidfeld exiting the race, Lucas di Grassi took the first Formula E victory with Franck Montagny in second place. Daniel Abt took the chequered flag in third but dropped to 10th due to a penalty, promoting Virgin Racing’ Sam Bird to the final podium spot.