Motor race fever brings an air of Monaco to Zurich

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Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi poses for the press in front of the Swiss Federal Technology Institute ETH Zurich. (Keystone) Keystone

Barriers and gates have been erected for the race. (Keystone) Keystone

The mayor of Zurich, Corine Mauch, comments on the event before the press. (Keystone) Keystone

The streets of Zurich have been temporarily covered with a special layer in accordance with Formula E race regulations. (Keystone) Keystone

A selfie session is held in front of Sébastian Buemi's car. (Keystone) Keystone

Sébastian Buemi. (Formel-E /fiaformulae.com) Zak Mauger/fiaformulae.com

Sébastian Buemi, in his Renault, passes the Jaguar of Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. (Formel-E / Sam Bloxham) Sam Bloxham

Sébastien Buemi often has the occasion to celebrate his victory, as he does here at a race in Buenos Aires in 2017. (Formula-E) LAT Photographic Tel: [phone] email: [e-mail]

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For the first time, the city of Zurich is hosting a Formula E electric car race championship. The run-up to the event has given the Swiss city an atmosphere reminiscent of Monaco, home to one of the oldest and most famous Grand Prix races in the world.