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Catch up with the biggest Formula E news from the past week with the RacingNews365 FE Review.
Sam Bird expressed gratitude towards the negative media for serving as motivation after his remarkable last-lap maneuver secured him victory at the São Paulo E-Prix, marking McLaren’s first win in Formula E since Season 7 in New York. Bird’s triumph also made him the second-oldest driver to win in the series and brought him one step closer to the all-time victory record. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds emphasized the importance of maintaining competitive balance in the championship, distinguishing it from Formula 1 where one team’s dominance has reigned supreme. Mitch Evans felt conflicted about his first podium finish of 2024, describing the race as “bittersweet” due to an overheating battery issue that plagued his Jaguar I-TYPE 6. Oliver Rowland highlighted the challenge posed by overheating batteries during the scorching São Paulo E-Prix, emphasizing the novel demands of the Gen3 era. Formula E introduced a manufacturers trophy this season, signaling a significant evolution in the series’ competitive landscape by recognizing powertrain suppliers. Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has shown a keen interest in hosting a Formula E race in the country, potentially paving the way for the all-electric series to expand its global footprint to Southeast Asia.
