Beijing:
Formula E (Electric) racing championship has taken place in China’s capital Beijing that was backed by some of the biggest sports brands.
Formula E cars have a maximum speed of 140 mph and the drivers were changing vehicles halfway through the race due to weak battery backup.
According to the a news channel, the son of former Formula 1 champions Alain Prost and the nephew of his rival Ayrton Senna were two of the competitors in the race.
United Kingdom business magnet Richard Branson and Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio each backed a team. The winner in the first race that was held in Beijing was Brazlian Lucas di Grassi. The FIA is one of the influential supporters of the Formula E racing championship.
The first season of the championship will feature 10 hour-races in cities around the globe. The finale will be held in a street circuit in London in June 2015.
