Swiss Buemi wins first Formula E race in Latin America

The Swiss Sebastien Buemi (E.Dams-Renault) won the Formula E Grand Prix of Punta del Este, on the Uruguayan Atlantic coast, the first of this specialty to be held in Latin America.
Buemi finished ahead of Brazilians Nelson Piquet Jr. (China Racing) and Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT), who continues to lead the championship with 58 points, 18 more than Buemi and Britain’s Sam Bird (Virgin Racing).
“It’s going to be a long season but it’s very good to have scored more points than Di Grassi. We are going in the right direction and I am very happy, “Buemi said at the post-meeting press conference.
The test was marked by the presence of the safety car up to four times.
Formula E is a new competition where the battery acts as the engine and sustainability and respect for the environment are prioritized.
About 10,000 people packed the stands of this new competition that took place in the area called Playa Brava in Punta del Este, one of the most exclusive resorts in Latin America.
“I felt at home. I was born in Sao Paulo but there were many people here cheering me on. I have achieved three podiums in three races, we have to continue like this, “said Di Grassi.
Under a blazing sun, the day on the track and in the stands was ‘in crescendo’: at 0800 local there were already dozens of people attending the first free practice sessions, during qualifying there were hundreds and, while the famous Colombian DJ Erick Morillo enlivened the evening with his music before the start, some 10,000 people accompanied the pilots on their first landing on the continent.
Punta del Este dressed up on Friday. Nobody wanted to miss the sporting event of the year in the city and entire families, grandparents, grandchildren, fathers, mothers and children shared an unforgettable day.
From very early in the morning, the area provided for fans was filled with expectant people.
For this, a stage was set up with a giant screen, a shop selling souvenirs and an impressive tent with the crown jewel: various Formula E simulators where any member of the family could feel like a professional driver.