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Lucas di Grassi: 'I only see a bright future for Formula E'

After another tight championship battle and with new major car manufacturers queuing up to join, the all-electric racing series' profile is on the up.

Winning Formula E title is 'a dream come true'

Lucas di Grassi speaks to Nicki Shields after clinching the Formula E 2017 World Championship in Montreal.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 12: In this handout image supplied by Formula E, Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), ABT Audi Sport FE01 on the podium during the Mexico City Formula E race at Puerto Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on February 6, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Andrew Ferraro/LAT/Formula E via Getty Images)

Di Grassi claims world title as champion Buemi crumbles

Brazil's Lucas di Grassi claimed the Formula E world title in Montreal Sunday after a calamitous weekend for defending champion and arch-rival Sebastien Buemi.

Sebastian Vettel celebrates his Hungary GP win in parc ferme with his Ferrari team.

Vettel extends F1 title lead in Ferrari one-two

Sebastian Vettel will go into Formula One's mid-season break with an 14-point lead after winning the Hungary Grand Prix Sunday with closest rival Lewis Hamilton back in fourth place after a sporting gesture.

Alonso tested the Halo at last year's Singapore Grand Prix and says he is "happy with a halo or no halo."

Fernando Alonso gives blessing to 'halo' safety system

It has split opinion across the Formula One paddock -- and among motorsport fans -- but two-time world champion Fernando Alonso believes adopting the divisive "halo" cockpit safety system for the 2018 season is the right decision.

Through the lens of a 104-year-old camera

In the time it takes Joshua Paul to set up his camera to shoot a single image, the average Formula One car has been, gone and traveled as far as two miles away.

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Motorsport showdown on the streets of Montreal

By Matthew Knight and Nicki Shields, CNN

The Formula E World Championship is going down to the wire again.

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Formula One: The Circuit

Lewis Hamilton celebrates in traditional style after winning his fourth race of the 2017 season.

July: British Grand Prix

The Circuit's Amanda Davies reflects on a thrilling race at Silverstone circuit in which Lewis Hamilton wins record-equalling fifth British Grand Prix

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 16: The Azerbaijan flag flies in front of a building with an F1 car graphic on during previews ahead of the European Formula One Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on June 16, 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images,)

June: Baku F1 Grand Prix

In June's edition of The Circuit, Amanda Davies takes a look at the Baku Grand Prix with former F1 driver David Coulthard.

May: Alonso & Verstappen star in Spain

Barcelona's episode features last year's winner, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, F1 racing boss, Ross Brawn and a preview to Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 debut

April: Ferrari & Mercedes duel in the desert

Amanda Davies talks pit stops with the all-conquering Williams team, examines the battle between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton as well as looking back at the life of the late great John Surtees.

March: New season, new cars, same rivalry

Amanda Davies looks ahead to the 2017 season with the help of Mercedes' new driver Valtteri Bottas and veteran F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton reflects on Bernie Ecclestone's legacy.