Formula E in Shanghai: An overview of the qualifying groups for Race 1

Formula E is visiting China’s largest metropolis – Shanghai. Last year, we witnessed two completely different races at the Shanghai International Circuit. A rain-soaked battle and a very surprising one-two finish for DS Penske. The team is currently in crisis, and hopefully last year’s strong result will provide the necessary boost. In the intensifying battle for the world championship, the competition is fierce, particularly in the very tight qualifying session!

Drivers in the odd-numbered championship positions start in Group A, whilst those in the even-numbered positions start in Group B. The aim here is to finish in the top four positions in the group, as this is the only way to reach the knockout stage. There, two drivers will face off against each other in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final, battling for pole position and the first three World Championship points of the race day.