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These are the Formula E replacements for drivers who can't race in Berlin

These are the Formula E replacements for drivers who can't race in Berlin

11 April - 13:00

GPblog.com

Due to a calendar clash and no unanimous agreement from the other Formula E teams, Nyck de Vries, Robin Frijns and Sebastien Buemi will have to miss the E-prix in Berlin. Their replacements were announced on Thursday.

The Formula E race in Berlin on 11 and 12 May falls on the same weekend as the World Endurance Championship's Spa six-hour race. Mahindra driver Nyck de Vries and both Envision drivers Robin Frijns and Sebastien Buemi are prioritising the WEC race in Spa.

The teams in Sao Paulo voted on whether the drivers could possibly compete in the E-prix on Sunday, but there was no unanimous approval. This means the drivers will miss both days.

These are the replacements for De Vries, Frijns and Buemi

Jordan King will replace Nyck de Vries at Mahindra Racing. The ex-IndyCar driver will make his Formula E debut as a result. Paul Aron will also make his Formula E debut as a replacement at Envision Racing. Finally, Joel Eriksson will also compete for Envision Racing at the E-prix in Berlin.