Guenther makes strong start in Race at Home Challenge with win in Hong Kong
FAST FACTS
– Maximilian Guenther wins on the online streets of Hong Kong in the opening round of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge in support of UNICEF
– BMW i Andretti Motorsport race winner continues strong form shown during the test event in Monaco last weekend to top the driver standings
– Joshua Rogers snatches victory from under the nose of Petar Brljak with a late lunge on the penultimate lap in the first Challenge Grid race in Hong Kong
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BMW i Andretti Motorsport
Maximilian Guenther
“I am really happy with the win today. It was not an easy race, as I did not manage to start from pole position and the first few corners were really tight. Then I was in second place for the first few laps until Stoffel made a mistake and I could take control of the race and secure the win. When the damage is turned up it is definitely something you need to consider and concentrate not to throw away the race! We are all competitive and want to win, even if it is online.”Challenge Grid race winner
Joshua Rogers
“What a race! It was pretty crazy right from the beginning. I tried to capitalise as best I could and bide my time. I probably pushed a little bit too hard early on and so I was struggling towards the end of the race. But then I had the opportunity to pounce on Petar and I took my chance at Turn 6.”
Maximilian Guenther
“I am really happy with the win today. It was not an easy race, as I did not manage to start from pole position and the first few corners were really tight. Then I was in second place for the first few laps until Stoffel made a mistake and I could take control of the race and secure the win. When the damage is turned up it is definitely something you need to consider and concentrate not to throw away the race! We are all competitive and want to win, even if it is online.”Challenge Grid race winner
Joshua Rogers
“What a race! It was pretty crazy right from the beginning. I tried to capitalise as best I could and bide my time. I probably pushed a little bit too hard early on and so I was struggling towards the end of the race. But then I had the opportunity to pounce on Petar and I took my chance at Turn 6.”
Must-see moment – Robust Rogers takes the lead
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