P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Positive Formula E weekend for DS Penske in Saudi Arabia
Jean-Eric Vergne’s strong performance on Friday, securing pole position and a second place, along with both DS Penske cars finishing in the points the following day, brought a sense of relief to Eugenio Franzetti, the director of DS Performance. The results showcased the impressive performance of the DS E-Tense FE23, especially at the start of the season. Although there is still work to be done to close the gap with rivals, Franzetti is confident that they will reach their goals. The identified areas for improvement will guide their continued progress. As a challenger in the championship, DS Penske has faced tough competition from Porsche and Jaguar, but their performance has become increasingly competitive in the 2024 season. Stoffel Vandoorne’s strong performance on Saturday demonstrated his true level of skill after being unable to set a fast lap in qualifying. Despite the energy strategy reshuffling the cards, DS Penske secured fifth and eighth place finishes, placing Jean-Eric Vergne in third in the drivers’ championship and DS Penske in second in the constructors’ standings. After the cancellation of the race in India, Formula E will have a seven-week break before the next round in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
