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Why achievements of 'lost world champions' still matter

Formula E's 'lost world champions' will be a unique footnote in the history of the series. But it is a small price to pay for FE's latest step forward to greater prominence in motorsport

Nelson Piquet Jr, Sebastien Buemi, Lucas di Grassi and Jean-Eric Vergne have one thing firmly in common - they are all Formula E champions.

But, from the start of the 2020-21 season, they (plus another, should someone else win in '19-20) will be uniquely separated from the rest of the electric championship's history.

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