P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oliver Rowland extended his Formula E World Championship lead with a commanding Race 2 victory, leading home a chain of four British drivers in Jeddah.
The Nissan driver showcased his exceptional skills by surging ahead of NEOM McLaren’s Taylor Barnard to secure first place after a tense final few laps, with Barnard settling for a close second while fending off Maserati MSG Racing’s Jake Hughes. Jake Dennis managed to clinch fourth place, overtaking Jean-Eric Vergne’s DS Penske in the final corners, dropping Vergne to seventh. Nick Cassidy salvaged a challenging weekend with a fifth-place finish, while Stoffel Vandoorne of Maserati raced from the back to an impressive sixth. Pascal Wehrlein secured eighth, while Dan Ticktum and Edoardo Mortara landed in ninth and tenth, respectively.
Oliver Rowland delivered a dominant performance, leading an all-British podium for the first time in Formula E, showcasing his potential for a world title challenge. From the start, Barnard defended against Rowland, Hughes made moves to overtake Rowland for second, and chaos erupted at Turn 4. The race saw Guenther colliding with Antonio Felix da Costa, sending them to the back, and da Costa’s title hopes fading. Hughes pushed for the lead, while Sam Bird, de Vries, and Ticktum progressed through the field, with Frijns also advancing before Guenther retired from the race. Vergne and Bird battled for positions, di Grassi and Beckmann opted for Attack Mode, and Evans made a spectacular climb to third after utilizing his Attack Mode.
Evans outpaced his competitors, dominating the race by passing Rowland and Barnard to secure a significant lead by the twelfth lap. In the intense battle for positions, Wehrlein made impressive progress to fourth, with di Grassi dropping to fifth as Ticktum and Frijns challenged him. Rowland continued to lead, with Barnard, Vergne, and Wehrlein hot on his heels. Cassidy’s stellar performance saw him climb to eleventh, while Evans maintained his lead with a gap of nearly a second between him and his closest rivals. The race showcased thrilling maneuvers, strategic use of Attack Mode, and intense competition among the top contenders.
