Rajan’s 25 top shots from Donington (August 2016)

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As with the previous two years, Donington Park is hosting Formula E pre-season testing ahead of the category’s third campaign. Our photographer Rajan Jangda was trackside for the first three days of action at Donington Park from August 23rd to 25th. Unable to narrow it down to the usual 20, here are his 25 top shots from the test!

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Reflect and Reveal: It’s amazing what new details spotlighting can reveal.

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New Grounds: Jaguar entering the pits after their first official Formula E test.

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Deep Concentration: Even minutes before departure, drivers are visibly focusing.

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Sidepod Contour: They’re very far back, reminiscent of F1 cars in 1973.

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Electric Audition: Alex Lynn was one of three drivers jostling for the second seat at Jaguar.

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High Expectations: MS Amlin Andretti now have one of the strongest driver pairings and BMW involvement.

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King Of Rosenqvist: Rosenqvist is a Swedish surname which means “Rose Branch”.

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Lean Back: The Techeetah car may have been listening to Fat Joe judging by this lean.

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Nose Job: Even the underside of the nose has hidden details.

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Damn Daniel: Back at it again with the pit exits!

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Turnout: The worst kept secret signing for Season 3 leaving the pit garage.

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Distinctive Spirit: The meaning of the name ‘DS’, something they have certainly been.

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Cold As Ice: A team mechanic told me their cooler is the best, hence the mess.

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End Of Session: When a flurry of cars from that last bit of running flood back to the pits.

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Green Friendly: The poetically perfect image of a green car before an almost perfect blue sky.

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Wallnuts: One of many unsung heroes of safety in motorsport.

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Carbon Fibre Reflections: Pictures like this show why some are obsessed with decking road cars in it.

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Pushing It: There’s quite some effort required for three mechanics to push these cars.

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Hotline Frijns: …That can only mean one thing.

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Eye Of The Tiger Tincknell: He’s in racemode, even at 1/8 you can tell.

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Patience: The first ever Formula E champion, Nelson Piquet Jr, waiting for his next run.

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Pocket Insulation: Rubber gloves are an essential for Formula E mechanics.

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Screen Watching: Daniel Abt with his eyes fixated on the timing screens.

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Mount Thy Steed: Jérôme d’Ambrosio climbing into his trusty steed.

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Quicker Nick: Nick Heidfeld attacking the pit entry line as if he were mid-race.

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Image courtesy of Rajan Jangda

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