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Antonio Felix da Costa took his second victory of the Formula E season in the second Shanghai race, beating McLaren’s first-time podium finisher Jake Hughes to the win with a commanding drive
Antonio Felix da Costa secured his second victory of the Formula E season in the second Shanghai race, outpacing McLaren’s Jake Hughes for the win in a dominant display. This race proved to be faster and less eventful than the weekend opener, with da Costa leading confidently from midway through the 28-lap race. Despite his strong performance, da Costa’s future with Porsche beyond this season remains uncertain due to qualifying inconsistencies. Early battles for the lead saw da Costa strategically manage his energy levels before ultimately claiming the top spot on lap 16. The race also saw Pascal Wehrlein struggle, finishing in 20th place and allowing Nick Cassidy to extend his lead in the drivers’ standings. McLaren’s Hughes enjoyed his first Formula E podium, with Bird being the only retirement from the race. Cassidy’s fourth-place finish positioned him well in the standings, followed closely by his Jaguar teammate Evans in fifth place. Vandoorne, Frijns, and Rowland rounded out the points-scoring positions in a competitive race.
