While “that was a better race than Mexico,” as someone told this writer, was probably subjectively true, it was hardly a ringing endorsement given the lack of action in the Diriyah E-Prix double-header last weekend.Yes, the opening Formula E race in Saudi Arabia featured a three-way battle for the win,Continue Reading
Jean-Eric Vergne’s result on Friday – a pole position and a second place – combined with the fact that both cars were in the points the following day was a form of deliverance for Eugenio Franzetti, the director of DS Performance.”Friday was a great day for the DS Penske team,”Continue Reading
The Briton claimed pole position for the second race in Saudi Arabia on Saturday after an impressive qualifying performance, which marked his first time topping the session since Seoul in 2022.Although he lost out to front-row starter Robin Frijns off the line and also fell behind eventual winner Nick Cassidy,Continue Reading
Envision driver Frijns finished just over one second behind Cassidy at the chequered flag, having shadowed the new championship leader for the majority of the 36-lap contest.Frijns had initially taken the lead from polesitter Oliver Rowland at the start and led the opening four laps before taking his first AttackContinue Reading
The reigning Formula E champion took victory by more than 13 seconds in the first of two races in Saudi Arabia, but never featured in the sequel.This was after the Andretti driver failed to make it through his qualifying group when a red flag was deployed on his final effortContinue Reading
Cassidy, who finished third in the opening race in Saudi Arabia, took the lead as early as lap five having started third on the grid.He retained his position at the head of the field even when taking both his Attack Mode activations before managing the remainder of the 36-lap raceContinue Reading
The Nissan driver was in impressive form during all stages of qualifying in Saudi Arabia and saved his best effort until his final duel against Frijns.Fastest time in all three sectors left him with a 1m10.055s, the quickest lap from the entirety of qualifying, which bagged Rowland his first poleContinue Reading
An atmosphere worthy of a fantastic film, an impressive drone show and a beautiful night race – these were some of the ingredients that made the first of the weekend’s two Formula E races a success.But before the show, which was of a very high standard after a less dynamicContinue Reading
Sergio Sette Camara was unable to take the start in the Mexico City E-Prix season-opener earlier this month after an issue on the instillation lap meant his car came to a halt following a “very loud noise” and smoke.His ERT machine was recovered back to the pits with the redContinue Reading
The Jaguar driver was in contention for the win in Saudi Arabia as he battled Vergne and eventual race winner Jake Dennis in the early stages as the trio broke away from the pack.Evans was leading when he took his first Attack Mode activation on lap four, one tour afterContinue Reading