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Bird: Imminent Formula E victories “not expected again” ahead of Tokyo E-Prix
The Briton secured his first win in the all-electric championship in over two years at the Sao Paulo E-Prix with a thrilling last-lap overtake, marking McLaren’s first victory in Formula E. However, despite this success, Bird emphasized that consistent wins are not expected going forward. He acknowledged that only a few teams have that level of confidence every race weekend. Despite his recent victory, Bird’s points finish in Brazil was only his second in four races in 2024, placing him sixth in the drivers’ standings. While McLaren is working hard to improve performance in collaboration with Nissan, Team Principal Ian James highlighted the challenges ahead as they head to race on a new track in Tokyo’s Big Sight area. James emphasized the importance of not becoming complacent and the need to adapt quickly to the changing conditions and circuit challenges.
