Archive · 29 May 2025
Beijing E-Prix Crash: First Formula E Race Remembered
The first Formula E race in Beijing was exciting, but it's remembered for a big crash!
Two drivers were racing to win when they bumped into each other.
One car flipped over, but the driver was okay thanks to safety features.
It was a dramatic moment for the new electric car racing series.
Many fans were shocked.
After the crash, the series gained attention and interest.
One driver said he was lucky to be safe.
The Beijing E-Prix in 2014 was the first Formula E race.
A collision between Heidfeld and Prost caused Heidfeld's car to crash.
Heidfeld's car flipped but he walked away unharmed.
Prost received a penalty after the incident.
The crash brought more attention to Formula E.
- Who
- Nick Heidfeld and Nicolas Prost were the drivers involved.
- What
- A collision occurred between Heidfeld and Prost, causing Heidfeld's car to crash.
- When
- The crash happened at the first Formula E race in Beijing in 2014.
- Where
- The race took place in Beijing.
- Why
- The drivers were competing for the lead when the crash happened.
- Race Name
- Beijing E-Prix
- Year
- 2014
- Involved Drivers
- Nick Heidfeld, Nicolas Prost
- Winner
- Lucas Di Grassi
- Outcome for Heidfeld
- Uninjured
- Penalty for Prost
- 10-place grid penalty