MITCH EVANS MAKES HISTORY IN FORMULA E SEASON OPENER
In 10 seasons of Formula E, no drive had won from further back than 15th; Evans has delivered an unbeatable performance, starting 22ndand dead last to win in Brazil.
Despite the breakdown in qualifying, Evans was on top of the GEN 3 set-up, including a new ATTACK MODE, with four-wheel drive added to the staple 50kW power boost. Timing was everything, as the race saw 111 overtakes, five lead changes and two Red Flags, the second following a spectacular crash involving compatriot and fellow Jaguar driver Nick Cassidy, who collected Pascal Wehrlein, leaving the Champ’s Porsche upside down in the wall. Cassiday would finish 15th.
Evans credits his second win in São Paulo, to his opening laps,” I had a dream start,
made up ten places in the first two laps; that changed the dynamic of my race.”
Evans continued to make his way forward, and through the chaotic race, “It was a wild one. One minute, I was in the top, then in p12, then in the lead – crazy. It’s hard to digest that one.” He admitted after the race that he was only confident of the victory when he saw the finish line, “That last corner of the last lap was when I knew I had it; before that, I didn’t know. We pulled off something very special, so I’m really happy.
Loose Wheel Leaves Lawson Wondering.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was Liam Lawson’s last chance to shine in 2025. The end of a six-race audition for a place alongside Max Verstappen in the Red Bull team in 2025.
It’s not too much to say that the 22-year-old was racing for his career in the Middle East, and in the opening stint, it looked like it. He diced with Lewis Hamilton and looked good for a points finish as he pitted for new tyres.
Instead of fresh rubber, he was dealt a cruel blow thanks to a mistimed green light, which saw him leave the pits with his left front wheel non-correctly attached. He made it back to correct the error, but he was then given another ten-second penalty for the mistake, leaving him dead last.
The final ignominy was a blown engine a lap from the chequered flag, handing the Kiwi his first DNF, “A tough way to end the season, which is a shame because we started well. It was probably one of the best races I’ve driven; even though we were a couple of laps down, the pace was actually really strong, and we were fast. To everybody supporting the team and myself, a massive thank you, I’ve loved my six races so far in the car. Obviously, I’m hoping to have a future in Formula One. I gave it everything, and I’m looking forward to hopefully being back next year,” said Lawson after the Race.
While Lawson wonders what could have been…and nervously awaits what might be later this week, McLaren is in party mode after Lando Norris won to secure Woking's first team title in 26 seasons.