Audi launches its first factory-backed Formula E team

German carmaker will use the series to ‘promote’ its electrified road car division

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Audi has launched its first works Formula E, which will compete in the 2017/2018 season that kicks off in December.

The German car giant has taken over from the ABT Schaeffer team that had been backed by Audi Sport since the championship’s inception in 2014.

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