
"Formula E is a new laboratory showing how clean technology can be sexy ... it's spectacular," says solar pioneer, Bertrand Piccard.

Hong Kong's dramatic skyline provided the backdrop to the first Formula E race of the 2016/17 season.

Formula E cars raced around the Central Harborfront in October with 2015/16 world champion, Sebastien Buemi coming out on top.

Fans at the Hong Kong race greeted Buemi, Lucas di Grassi (pictured) and Nick Heidfeld at the podium ceremony following the ePrix.

Grid girls holding Fan Boost placards at the Marrakech ePrix -- the second race of the 2016/17 world championship.

Jaguar Racing's Mitch Evans on track at the Marrakech ePrix in November.

Virgin Racing's Sam Bird ended up taking second place at the Marrakech ePrix -- the first time Africa had hosted Formula E racing.

Renault e.Dams driver, Buemi made it two wins out of two in Marrakech to cement his position at the top of the drivers' championship.

Next stop, Buenos Aires in February. Races are also scheduled to take place in Mexico City, Monaco, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Montreal and New York in 2017.