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Maximilian Günther secured victory in the inaugural Formula E Jeddah E-Prix, the first of two races being held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit this weekend.
Maximilian Günther’s pole position victory at the Jeddah E-Prix marked his first win since Jakarta 2023, showcasing a last-lap overtake for the win, impressing the crowd. Günther’s power advantage and strategic move on Oliver Rowland at the final chicane secured DS Penske’s first win in the same year. Teenage rookie Taylor Barnard clinched a well-deserved second podium in the first three races of the season. Despite a strong performance, Nyck de Vries settled for fourth place after battling for a podium spot for a significant portion of the race. The inaugural pit boost era of Formula E in Jeddah featured mid-race charging for the first time in motorsport history, with Günther leading from pole and chaos ensuing behind him due to various collisions. As the race unfolded, strategic pit stops, Attack Mode activations, and intense battles for podium positions highlighted the competitive nature of the event, ultimately leading to Günther’s thrilling victory.
