P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Edoardo Mortara took pole position for Race 1 of the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix double-header after a hugely impressive display.
“Edoardo Mortara secured pole position for Race 1 of the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix double-header with an impressive display, overtaking Maximilian Guenther in the final duel.
Following Mortara, Pascal Wehrlein held onto the third spot, with Norman Nato and Taylor Barnard close behind, positioning Barnard for his maiden Formula E win from fifth.
Notable names like Dennis, Rowland, Ticktum, and Evans failed to progress after free practice, showing the strength of the Porsche powertrain compared to last year’s dominant teams.
Ultimately, Mortara took the top spot, with Nato in second, Mueller in third, and Vergne in fourth, knocking out big names like Dennis, de Vries, Cassidy, and Buemi.
The duels showcased fierce competition, with surprises like Nato besting Vergne and Mortara overtaking Mueller, while Wehrlein and da Costa advanced to the semi-finals along with Barnard, leaving big names like Ticktum and Evans out of the competition.
In the end, Wehrlein emerged as the winner of the duels, showing that practice pace was not enough for Porsche in the high-stakes races.”
