 Di Grassi started the season with second place in Beijing and then followed this up with victory in Putrajaya and took the championship lead.He followed up his win with second place in Punta del Este behind Buemi, and third place in Buenos Aires also behind Buemi, meaning he was four points behind after four races.Di Grassi's title hopes took a brief blow after being disqualified from the win at the Mexico City after his car was found to be below the minimum weight limit.