Buemi wins Uruguay Formula E race

Punta del Este (Uruguay) (AFP) - Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi won the first Formula E race to be staged in South America on Saturday, edging out Brazilian duo Nelson Piquet junior and Lucas di Grassi at Punta del Este on Uruguay's Atlantic coast.

Di Grassi's performance meant he stayed in top spot in the overall standings after three rounds.

The fourth round will take place on January 10 at Buenos Aires.

Results:

1. Sebastien Buemi (SUI) 49:08.990, 2. Nelson Piquet Jr (BRA) at 0.732, 3. Lucas di Grassi (BRA) at 2.365, 4. Jarno Trulli (ITA) at 4.163, 5. Jaime Alguersuari (ESP) at 4.698

World championship standings (after three rounds):

1. Lucas di Grassi (BRA) 58 points, 2. Sam Bird (GBR) 40, 3. Sebastien Buemi (SUI) 40, 4. Nicolas Prost (FRA) 24, 5. Nelson Piquet Jr (BRA) 22