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FORMULA E: Bird rules the roost in Putrajaya

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As published in Sunday Mail today By Nicolas Anil nicolas@mmail.com.my PUTRAJAYA - Virgin Racing’s Sam Bird soared to a dominant win in an action-packed second race of the Formula E at Putrajaya yesterday. Bird, who finished third at the maiden race in Beijing two months ago, was emotional after his victory. “I want to dedicate this victory to a good friend of mine who is ill. It’s really unfortunate that he has to struggle so much right now, so this one is for him," said Bird without naming his friend. “It’s been an amazing week for me. I did well in practice and started second on the grid and my good start helped pave the way to a consistent race. This is our first win as a team in our first season. I’m delighted and hope we can keep this up.” Bird's masterclass driving saw him lead the 20-driver field from the first lap held a seven-second lead before he turned into the pitlane. The ex Formula 3 driver regained the lead, temporarily held by Audi Sport’s ...

FORMULA E: Getting ready for a different formula

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As published in Malay Mail today Aud-ly Enough By Audrey Edwards SO, that had to be the best traffic jam one could ever get caught in. On the very same road that 20 electric cars will be on when the lights go out for the Putrajaya Formule E race. Getting onto the track in Precinct 2 after driving on the bridge located in the area, there was a slight thrill as the metal safety barriers on either side of the street circuit loomed ahead and way down the straight. Tonnes of vehicles have passed along this way and as the days speed up to race day on Saturday, the vision that started some two years ago is becoming a reality as seen by the grandstands and pit area that have been put up. Along the way, there are giant screens to show the race and I grinned to myself as the traffic halted to a stop as we approached the start/finish line. The unmoving traffic has never delighted me quite as much as those moments as it gave me the chance to take in the view outside. I mean, how...