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Formula E Mexico 2016

The 2016 Mexico City ePrix was the 4th round of the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship. The race took place on March 12, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. The circuit, which is inside the city's Formula 1 circuit, was slightly modified from the previous year's layout, with a new chicane added.

The race saw 18 drivers representing 9 teams compete for victory, including defending champion Nelson Piquet Jr. and Formula 1 veteran Nick Heidfeld. The race was mainly dominated by Lucas di Grassi, who took pole position and went on to lead every lap to secure his second victory of the season. The Brazilian's win moved him to the top of the drivers' championship standings.

Despite di Grassi's dominance, there was a lot of action throughout the grid. Sam Bird and Jean-Éric Vergne both made impressive charges through the race to finish in second and third place, respectively. There were also a number of incidents, including a collision between Piquet and Loïc Duval, which resulted in both drivers retiring from the race.

The Mexico City ePrix was notable for its passionate and enthusiastic crowd, with over 40,000 fans attending the event. The race was seen as a huge success, and helped to further establish Mexico City as a key venue on the Formula E calendar. Overall, the 2016 Mexico City ePrix was an exciting and memorable event that showcased the potential of electric racing.

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