P1racenews AI automatic summary:
DS Penske’s Stoffel Vandoorne felt that a chance of victory in the Monaco E-Prix was dashed by the second deployment
Stoffel Vandoorne took third place in Monaco, marking his first podium since winning the title in 2022 and his first for Penske. Despite this achievement, he felt frustrated as he believed victory was within reach, especially when the Jaguar TCS Racing pair executed their team strategy for a 1-2 finish. Vandoorne acknowledged their strategic superiority and knew his opportunity had slipped away. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s qualifying performance and the race’s initial stages, where they took the lead and controlled the pace effectively. However, the second Safety Car phase proved detrimental, resulting in the loss of the lead to the Jaguars. Penske’s performance has improved following the addition of Phil Charles, showcasing strong one-lap pace, but Vandoorne recognizes the need for progress in race scenarios to secure better results consistently.
