P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nyck de Vries took Mahindra’s first Formula E win in almost five years in the first Monaco E-Prix – as Dan Ticktum was embroiled in late drama with Antonio Felix da Costa in the fight for third
Nyck de Vries secured Mahindra’s first Formula E victory in nearly five years at the Monaco E-Prix, while Dan Ticktum faced late drama with Antonio Felix da Costa for third place. De Vries, a former F1 driver, managed to navigate a safety car and full course yellow to claim his first win of the 2025-26 season. The Dutch racer strategically conserved energy before a crucial pit stop strategically positioned him in clear space. Trouble brewed early with a safety car triggered by a collision between Jake Dennis and Nick Cassidy, followed by a clash between Porsche teammates Nico Mueller and Pascal Wehrlein, disrupting their race. De Vries skillfully avoided incidents to clinch his first Formula E win since the 2021-22 season, marking Mahindra’s and his own first victory in the Gen3 era. Mitch Evans of Jaguar TCS Racing finished second, taking the lead in the drivers’ standings after nine races. Despite crossing the line in third, Ticktum faced penalties for contact with da Costa, promoting teammate Pepe Marti to his debut podium. Wehrlein, the former points leader, now trails Evans by 15 points, while Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra holds third place.
