Techeetah sparking China's chances

Team Techeetah's podium finish in its inaugural FIA Formula E Championship has boosted the Chinese entry's commitment to excellence in the all-electric motor-racing series.

Techeetah, which was founded prior to the 2016-17 campaign by Chinese sports-marketing company SECA, overcame some early-season setbacks as veteran driver Jean-Eric Vergne finished runner-up to defending series champion Sebastien Buemi of Renault e.dams in Saturday's Buenos Aires ePrix.

Lucas di Grassi of ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport finished third after battling through some mechanical issues that slowed him down from the pole position midway through the race.