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Günther: Maserati’s ‘ambition is to fight’ the Jaguars and Porsches
The ninth season of Formula E was dominated by Jaguar and Porsche, winning 14 out of 16 races. Envision Racing, a Jaguar customer team, won the Teams’ Championship, while Jake Dennis of Porsche customer team Andretti was crowned Drivers’ Champion. Despite this, Maserati showed the quickest pace based on pre-season testing times. However, their start to the 2022/23 season was plagued by driver errors, leading to poor finishes. It wasn’t until round seven in Berlin that driver Maximilian Günther scored his first points of the season and showcased his true potential. From there, Günther had a sensational second half of the season, consistently finishing no lower than P6 and securing Maserati’s first win in over 60 years in Jakarta. This strong performance proved that Maserati can compete with the dominant teams Jaguar and Porsche. Retaining Günther for the upcoming season is a wise move for Maserati, as he has proven to be one of the fastest drivers on the grid. While there are areas for improvement, Maserati aims to challenge the Jaguars and Porsches in the centurion season of Formula E.
Source: Motorsport Week
