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Bird: McLaren’s maiden Formula E win in Sao Paulo "one of the more special"
British driver Sam Bird secured his 12th win in the all-electric championship by making a last-lap pass on leader Mitch Evans in Brazil, after leading the 34-lap race at various points. This victory, his first in nearly three years, marked a significant comeback for Bird, who had struggled since his last win in New York in 2021 for Jaguar, before moving to McLaren at the end of the previous season. The win was particularly special for Bird, given the challenges he had to overcome and his new partnership with McLaren, which only entered Formula E the previous year. Despite exceeding his own expectations by winning a race so early in the season, Bird emphasized the need to keep working hard and improving, as there is still much to be done. Meanwhile, Mitch Evans of Jaguar Racing, who took second place in the race, faced challenges due to overheating issues on the final lap, preventing him from maintaining the lead he had earlier secured. Evans expressed disappointment at being overtaken by Bird and missing out on a potential victory, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the race and the tough competition in Formula E.
