{"id":5164,"date":"2017-07-27T17:07:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T15:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b106543.web05.cust.bluerange.se\/?p=5164"},"modified":"2017-07-27T17:10:01","modified_gmt":"2017-07-27T15:10:01","slug":"felix-rosenqvist-aiming-for-top-three-finish-to-maiden-formula-e-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/felixracing.se\/en\/felix-rosenqvist-aiming-for-top-three-finish-to-maiden-formula-e-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Felix Rosenqvist aiming for top three finish to maiden Formula E season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ten races, four podiums, one win and two pole positions: Felix Rosenqvist\u2019s debut Formula E campaign has resonated with force throughout the motorsport community. With just one more round to go of the 2016-17 season \u2013 staged this weekend on the streets of Montreal \u2013 the Swedish Mahindra Racing rookie finds himself at the centre of a thrilling battle over the leading championship positions, head to head with the series\u2019 most experienced top names.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As he set out on his new adventure in the all-electric single-seater series in Hong Kong back in October of last year, Rosenqvist became the first Swede ever to contest the world\u2019s most innovative racing championship. Swiftly\u00a0adapting to his new environment, Rosenqvist posted the fastest lap of the race in the Asian metropolis to immediately open up his points account \u2013 which has since grown extensively.<\/p>\n

The first podium came just one race later, with Rosenqvist converting a shock pole position into third place in round two at Marrakesh. The ultimate target was then achieved at the Berlin ePrix earlier this summer, as Rosenqvist delivered the first Formula E victory both for himself and for Mahindra Racing. Riding the waves of momentum, he went on to finish second last time out in New York, cheered on by hordes of Mahindra \u201cPassioneers\u201d in front of the iconic Manhattan skyline.<\/p>\n

With three podiums from the last four races, Rosenqvist heads into this weekend\u2019s finale on the streets of Montreal brimming with confidence. The 25-year-old sits third in the overall standings ahead of the Canadian double-header, comfortably leading the rookie scores with more than twice the points of his nearest fellow newcomer.<\/p>\n

Rosenqvist trails only reigning champion S\u00e9bastien Buemi (SUI) and Brazilian Formula E stalwart Lucas di Grassi, while Britain\u2019s Sam Bird, France\u2019s Nicolas Prost, German Mahindra Racing team-mate Nick Heidfeld and Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA) are a real menace from behind as the final classification is set in Montreal.<\/p>\n

With Rosenqvist as the sole exception, all other drivers inside the current top seven have contested each of the three Formula E seasons staged to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very happy to be in such a strong position in the championship with just one final round to go,\u201d says Felix Rosenqvist<\/strong>. \u201cIt was not something I expected at the start of the season, and to see my name up there with the best and most experienced of Formula E is inspiring. That said, I have always believed very strongly in my own capability and that of the team, and we\u2019re not here by chance. We\u2019ve proven that we can give anyone a run for their money, and that\u2019s what we will try to do again in Montreal this weekend.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, Rosenqvist actually forms part of a quartet of drivers \u2013 alongside Buemi, di Grassi and Bird \u2013 still mathematically able to clinch the outright Formula E title. Such an outcome is remote at best for Rosenqvist, however; the gap to leader Buemi amounts to 53 points with just a maximum 58 still up for grabs. Second-placed di Grassi, meanwhile, sits 43 clear of Rosenqvist.<\/p>\n

A more realistic proposition is the scrap over third, which looks certain to provide fireworks aplenty. Rosenqvist goes into Formula E\u2019s first-ever Montreal visit just four points ahead of main threat Bird, galvanized by a double win in New York, and under real pressure from basically all drivers down to and including seventh-placed Vergne (30 points adrift of Rosenqvist) in the battle for bronze.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy main goal this weekend is to defend third in the standings, and that won\u2019t be easy,\u201d Rosenqvist admits<\/strong>. \u201cBird had a dream weekend in New York, and I think it\u2019s completely open between three or four of us.<\/em><\/p>\n

“The Montreal track is new to everyone, which might be a slight advantage for me \u2013 at least on the first day. I usually adapt quickly, and the layout of the lap seems challenging with quite some elevation changes. That\u2019s not something we\u2019re used to in Formula E. I\u2019m extremely motivated and really want to finish this season off on a high for myself and for every single person in the team.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The 2016-17 FIA Formula E Championship concludes with two races around the Radio-Canada area of Montreal, the first taking place on Saturday and the grand finale following suit on Sunday. Both races have been allocated a 16.00 (local time) start.<\/p>\n

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TIME TABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n

FIA Formula E Championship<\/strong>
\nMontreal ePrix, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n

All times local (GMT-04:00)<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday 29 July<\/strong>
\nFree Practice 1: 08.00-08.45
\nFree Practice 2: 10.30-11.00
\nQualifying: 12.00-13.00
\nMontreal ePrix (Race 1): 16.00<\/p>\n

Sunday 30 July<\/strong>
\nFree Practice 1: 08.00-08.45
\nFree Practice 2: 10.30-11.00
\nQualifying: 12.00-13.00
\nMontreal ePrix (Race 2): 16.00<\/p>\n

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CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS <\/strong>(top five)<\/p>\n

FIA Formula E Championship<\/strong>
\nAfter 10\/12 races<\/p>\n

1: S\u00e9bastien Buemi (SUI), 157\u00a0p.
\n2: Lucas di Grassi (BRA), 147\u00a0p.
\n3: Felix Rosenqvist (SWE), 104\u00a0p.<\/strong>
\n4: Sam Bird\u00a0(GBR), 100\u00a0p.
\n5: Nico Prost (FRA), 84 p.<\/p>\n

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