The 2016 Buenos Aires ePrix was a

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motor race held on 6 February 2016 at the Puerto Madero Street Circuit in Puerto Madero,

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. It was the fourth championship race of the 2015–16 Formula E season, the

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, electrically powered racing car series' second season. It was also the second

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and the 15th Formula E race overall.

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won the race for his first win of the season.

Report

Background

Mike Conway replaced

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who parted ways with the Venturi team. Salvador Durán re-joined Team Aguri for the rest of the season after they split with Nathanaël Berthon. The Mexican driver already competed in nine rounds of the first season for Team Aguri. FanBoost was awarded to Jean-Éric Vergne,

and Lucas di Grassi.

Classifications

Qualifying

Notes: * – Final grid position of top five qualifiers determined by Super Pole shootout.

Super Pole

Race

Notes: * – Three points for pole position. * – Two points for fastest lap.

Standings after the race

;Drivers' Championship standings ;Teams' Championship standings * Notes: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

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