The unluckiest driver in a race of chaos
Formula E's tense but calm season opener in Saudi Arabia was followed by a chaotic second race. Plenty of drivers were left to rue unfortunate outcomes, but there is one racer that will be feeling particularly hard done by.
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It had all been going so well.
Formula E's season-opening race was a tight, tactical affair, with Envision Virgin Racing's Sam Bird coming out on top after a scintillating display of incisive passing and solid energy management.
For the first eight laps of the second event in Saudi Arabia last weekend, it appeared as if a repeat show was on the cards. Then all hell broke loose.
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