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Reuters

Jean-Eric Vergne took another step towards becoming the all-electric Formula E series’ first multiple champion by winning a Swiss e-Prix that had to be stopped and restarted after a mass pile-up on Saturday.
The Frenchman, starting from pole position, secured his third victory of the season after an eight-car collision on the opening lap in Bern blocked the narrow street track and brought out red flags.
The race was halted for 40 minutes, with tempers flaring among the drivers.
Defending champion Vergne then held off a strong challenge from Jaguar’s New Zealander Mitch Evans after a restart behind the safety car, with rain on the last two laps making life harder.
Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi, the 2015-16 champion, finished third for the Nissan e.Dams team.
Just two rounds now remain, in New York on July 13-14, and Vergne will go there with a 32-point lead over German team-mate Andre Lotterer, who finished fourth.
Vergne has 130 points to Lotterer’s 98 and Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi, the 2016-17 champion, on 97.
“I’m actually really tired and I think I need a week of rest,” said Vergne, who competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend.
“At the end with the rain, it was really stressful and I had to be careful. I’d rather finish second than in the wall for the championship so I was of course trying to win the race but also being extra cautious.”


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French Formula E driver Jean-Eric Vergne (front) has almost won his second Formula E title. Photo: EPA

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