P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Maximilian Guenther converted his Pole Position into victory at the first-ever Jeddah E-Prix, stealing glory from Oliver Rowland on the final lap in Formula E’s first race featuring Pit Boost.
“At one point, the German driver seemed to lag behind as cars recharged their power units during the electric championship race, but strategically using Attack Mode helped him close the gap with Rowland and secure the win in the final moments. Taylor Barnard claimed his second podium finish of the season in third place, with Nyck de Vries, Jake Hughes, and Jean-Eric Vergne following closely behind. Edoardo Mortara finished seventh, while Sam Bird made a strong recovery drive to eighth after a first-lap spin. At the race start, Guenther took the lead but Bird encountered trouble which set him back. Pascal Wehrlein and Mitch Evans made contact at Turn 6, resulting in damage and punctures for both drivers, with Wehrlein having to pit. Nico Mueller’s car suffered damage in a separate incident and had to retire, while Evans continued despite issues with his car. Following early chaos, Guenther held a solid lead over Rowland, with Barnard in third and de Vries in fourth. The race saw several dramatic moments, including a Safety Car period caused by debris on the track and significant position changes as drivers made strategic moves throughout the race.”
