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Sam Bird claimed a landmark victory at the 2024 São Paulo E-Prix, making him the second-oldest Formula E winner.
Sam Bird secured an impressive victory at the 2024 São Paulo E-Prix by executing a remarkable last-lap overtake on his former teammate Mitch Evans. Starting from fifth, Bird dominated most of the eventful race, giving McLaren its inaugural Formula E triumph and his first win since New York in Season 8. Evans settled for second place while his teammate, championship leader Nick Cassidy, endured a dramatic crash. The podium was completed by Nissan’s Oliver Rowland, maintaining consecutive top-three finishes for the British driver. Reigning champion Jake Dennis finished fifth, with Pascal Wehrlein in fourth, Antonio Felix da Costa in sixth, Jean-Eric Vergne in seventh, Stoffel Vandoorne in eighth, and Maximilian Günther and Sebastian Buemi rounding out the top 10 in an action-packed race. Wehrlein made a strong start, but the lead changed multiple times in the chaotic early laps as drivers jostled for position, with Bird eventually establishing a firm grip on the top spot. The scorching track conditions challenged tire management, leading to intense battles and strategic maneuvers throughout the race.
