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Rowland: Formula E victory in Tokyo "was on the table"
Oliver Rowland started the first-ever Formula E race in Japan from pole position and led for most of the 35-lap race. However, he struggled to save energy compared to those behind him in the slipstream, which eventually led to him being overtaken by Maximilian Guenther. Rowland admitted that he had to lift and coast with 10 laps to go, allowing Guenther to make a crucial move for the lead. Despite taking his third consecutive podium finish, Rowland acknowledged that he might have needed to relinquish the lead earlier to stay in the slipstream. On the other hand, Guenther shadowed Rowland throughout the race and his strategic use of Attack Mode helped him secure his first victory of the season. Guenther’s well-timed overtaking maneuver and gap management enabled him to hold onto the lead and withstand pressure from Rowland and the Porsche cars in the closing stages of the race.
