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The run of points finishes for HWA RACELAB in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship continues at the E-Prix in Bern after a stewards’ decision. In an eventful race, Stoffel Vandoorne worked his way through the field place by place. His fightback went unrewarded. However, one driver ahead him was penalised after the race, moving Vandoorne up to tenth. Team-mate Gary Paffett was hampered by a puncture.

• 10th place for Stoffel Vandoorne, 17th place for Gary Paffett
• Stoffel Vandoorne: "This way, you do not necessarily want to get points."
• Gary Paffett: "I am disappointed with my mistake."
• Ulrich Fritz: "We are happy, that we were able to continue our series."

HWA RACELAB travels to Bern with the ABB FIA Formula E Championship this weekend. The team from Affalterbach has high hopes of backing up the strong performances it has shown in recent races and picking up points at the E-Prix in the Swiss city, which forms the final round of the European leg of the season.     

• Quotes from Gary Paffett and Stoffel Vandoorne ahead of the race in Bern
• Ulrich Fritz: "We will do our utmost to put on another good show."
• Facts and schedule for the race in Bern

HWA RACELAB finished in the points for the fourth Formula E race in a row in Berlin. Stoffel Vandoorne claimed a top-ten finish at the German team's home E-Prix. The Belgian, who has emerged as a real crowd favourite (10x Fanboost in 10 races), came home fifth in excellent weather and track conditions. His team-mate Gary Paffett was 16th. Race ten of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship followed a strong start to the weekend from HWA RACELAB, with both Venturi VFE05 qualifying for the Super Pole session.

• 5th place for Stoffel Vandoorne, 16th for Gary Paffett
• Stoffel Vandoorne: "I am happy to have scored points for the team again."
• Gary Paffett: "I was unlucky at the start of the race, and then lacked pace."
• Ulrich Fritz: "We have very mixed feelings today, as far as the result is concerned."

HWA RACELAB is all set for the highlight of its first season in Formula E: The team's home E-Prix in Berlin on Friday and Saturday (24.05 and 25.05). There is great anticipation among the Affalterbach-based outfit ahead of the German round of this season's championship: The run of points finishes in the past three races has given the whole team a big boost. However, different conditions will make for new challenges in Berlin.        

• Quotes from Gary Paffett and Stoffel Vandoorne ahead of the race in Berlin
• Ulrich Fritz: "We have great plans for Berlin. It will not be easy, but we are looking forward to it."
• Facts and schedule for the race in Berlin

In the FIA Formula 3 Championship season-opener at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain HWA RACELAB completes the first pair of Formula 3 races. Driver Bent Viscaal makes a good start in the new race series with two 13th-place finishes. His team-mate Jake Hughes has bad luck after a promising practice session. Keyvan Andres shows an improved performance in the second race and inspires hope for the future. 

• Two 13th-place finishes for Bent Viscaal, 17th position and a retirement through no fault of his own for Jake Hughes, 28th and 18th for Keyvan Andres
• Strong practice performance from Jake Hughes
• Bent Viscaal: “We are making great progress with the car.”
• Jake Hughes: “We would have had the pace to reach the podium.”
• Keyvan Andres: “Mixed feelings after this weekend.”
• Thomas Strick: “We are right up there in terms of pace.”