Formula E Sao Paulo E-Prix: Jaguar's Mitch Evans Wins in Brazil After Starting Last

Nick Cassidy and Pascal Wehrlein were involved in a collision during the opening round of the 2024/25 Formula E season in Sao Paulo. The incident led to Wehrlein being transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical checks.

By Divyam Dubey | on December 9, 2024 Follow us on Autox Google News

Jaguar's Mitch Evans etched his name in Formula E history with a stunning victory in the season-opening race in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Starting from the back of the grid, the New Zealander produced a breathtaking drive to claim his 13th career win, equaling the all-time record. The race was marked by drama and multiple red flags. Reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein's spectacular crash, which thankfully resulted in no injuries, caused one of the interruptions. Porsche's Antonio Felix da Costa finished a close second, just 0.3 seconds behind Evans. McLaren's Taylor Barnard, the youngest driver on the grid, secured a remarkable third-place finish despite a drive-through penalty and a front wing change.

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Formula E: Sao Paulo E-prix

Jaguar's Nick Cassidy and Evans showcased incredible pace, charging through the field from 10th and 22nd positions, respectively. They capitalised on a late penalty for long-time leader Oliver Rowland, who ultimately finished 14th.

Post Driver Team
1 Mitch Evans Jaguar
2 Anthony Felix Coast Porsche
3 Taylor Barnard McLaren
4 Sam Bird McLaren
5 Edward Mortara Mahindra
6 Norman Born Nissan
7 Nyck de Vries Mahindra
8 Sebastian Buemi Envision
9 Dan Ticktum Cupra Kiro
10 Jean-Eric Vergne DS Penske
11 Stoffel Vandoorne Maserati
12 Maximilian Gunther DS Penske
13 Zane Maloney Lola Yamaha ABT
14 Oliver Rowland Nissan
DNF Pascal Wehrlein Porsche
DNF Nick Cassidy Jaguar
DNF Jake Dennis Andretti
DNF David Beckman Cupra Kiro
DNF Lucas de Grassi Lola Yamaha ABT
DNF Jake Hughes Maserati
DNF Nico Muller Andretti
DNS Robin Frijns Envision

NEOM McLaren had a strong showing, with Sam Bird finishing fourth from 16th on the grid. Mahindra Racing also impressed, with Edoardo Mortara and Nyck de Vries finishing fifth and seventh.

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Evans now leads the Drivers' Championship, while NEOM McLaren tops the Teams' standings.

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