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HWA RACELAB narrowly missed out on the points in a wild first race at the final event of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in New York City. Gary Paffett was the victim of several questionable manoeuvres and eventually crossed the finishing line in eleventh place. Stoffel Vandoorne ended the action-packed E-Prix in 13th place. The team from Affalterbach still has one chance to finish its first season with a happy ending.

• 11th place for Gary Paffett, 13th place for Stoffel Vandoorne
• Gary Paffett: "A few people clearly crossed the line."
• Stoffel Vandoorne: "I was denied by the unfair racing of other drivers."
• Ulrich Fritz: "Our goal remains to end our first Formula E season on a high.

HWA RACELAB is pursuing an extreme goal: The motorsport experts from Affalterbach have set their sights on competing in Extreme E, the racing series for fully-electric SUVs that is to be launched in 2021. This project sees HWA AG once again demonstrate its pioneering spirit, as Extreme E is a radical new sport and entertainment concept. The races take place in such regions as the Arctic, the Himalayas, the Sahara and the Amazon rain forest. As well as the competitive aspect, the intention is to also raise awareness of the effects of climate change on these delicate ecosystems.

• Ulrich Fritz: "We are impressed by the concept and the people behind Extreme E."

HWA RACELAB will contest its final two races in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at the season finale in New York. The team has made great strides over the course of the season and is looking to finish on a high this weekend. At the same time, the finale in the Big Apple also sees HWA RACELAB hand the baton over to the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team.

• Quotes from Gary Paffett and Stoffel Vandoorne ahead of the finale in New York
• Ulrich Fritz: “We are pleased to experience another absolute top event in New York.”
• Facts and schedule for the finale in New York

A historic moment for HWA RACELAB in Spielberg: during the third round of the FIA Formula 3 Championship, Jake Hughes (Great Britain) claimed victory in the second race of the weekend on Sunday and thus secured its team the maiden race win in the new series. The Brit was second across the finish line, but was promoted to the top spot in the final classification following a penalty for the erstwhile first-placed.

• 7^th and 1^st place for Jake Hughes, 13^th place and DNF for Bent Viscaal, 27^th and 13^th place for Keyvan Andres
• Jake Hughes claims maiden victory for HWA RACELAB
• Bent Viscaal: “I am certain that I will be back.”
• Jake Hughes: “The trophy is a nice reward for the hard work by everyone involved.”
• Keyvan Andres: “Now, I still need to improve my qualifying performance and then it will work out with scoring points.”
• Thomas Strick: “Victory shows what can be achieved in such little time with teamwork and a huge effort.”
• Ulrich Fritz: “Thanks to the entire team for this achievement!”

HWA RACELAB has scored its first points at the team's second event in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Bent Viscaal (Netherlands) and Jake Hughes (Great Britain) both picked up points in the two races at Circuit Paul Ricard (France), finishing fifth and seventh respectively. Hughes also secured the first pole position for the team from Affalterbach in qualifying.

• 5th and 20th place for Bent Viscaal, DNF and 7th for Jake Hughes, DNF and 19th for Keyvan Andres
• Jake Hughes secures first pole position for HWA RACELAB
• Jake Hughes produces stunning comeback from 25th to 7th on Sunday
• Bent Viscaal: "I am really happy with the Saturday."
• Jake Hughes: "I am pleased to be able to give something back to the team."
• Keyvan Andres: "All in all, it was an okay race."
• Thomas Strick: "The team has done an incredible job in recent weeks."