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Piquet Jr crowned first ever Formula E champion

Nelson Piquet Jr has become the first ever FIA Formula E champion following a thrilling final battle in the London ePrix on Sunday. The Brazilian took the title at the end of an incredible day, with the excitement building as everyone was left holding their breath until the final lap and then some. Piquet drove in a very determined fashion from start to finish, making up a lot of places, thanks to a very aggressive strategy: his courage was rewarded with seventh place, enough for him to triumph in the title fight, which also means that, for the first time, a Chinese team, NEXTEV TCR, has produced the champion in an FIA series. Apart from Piquet, the other hero of the moment was Englishman...
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