(Reuters) - Britain's Sam Bird won a red-flagged Formula E night race in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to maintain his record as the only driver to triumph in every year of the electric series' existence. "I was a bit emotional in the car, it was a big step for me leaving what was my family at Envision," said Bird, who retired from Friday's opener. Monaco-based Venturi use the same powertrain as Mercedes and the cars were held in the garage as officials investigated the cause of the crash. Both teams were allowed to race after Mercedes fixed an incorrect software parameter that had prevented the rear brake system from activating properly. While Mortara was cleared to race after hospital checks, Venturi were unable to rebuild his car in time and he failed to start.

Source: The Star February 27, 2021 18:56 UTC