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Taylor Barnard became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula E history with a barnstorming display in Jeddah, obliterating all opposition with consummate style. The 20-year-old defeated Oliver Rowland in the final duel by nearly half-a-second, to give NEOM McLaren its first pole since Shanghai last season. Stoffel Vandoorne heads-up an all-Maserati MSG Racing second row, with […]
In a thrilling final duel, the 20-year-old driver triumphed over Oliver Rowland by nearly half a second, securing NEOM McLaren’s first pole position since last season in Shanghai. Stoffel Vandoorne led an all-Maserati MSG Racing second row, with Jake Hughes in fourth. The starting grid featured Antonio Felix da Costa in fifth, Edoardo Mortara in sixth, Maximilian Guenther in seventh, and Sam Bird in eighth. The top 10 was completed by Nyck de Vries in ninth and Dan Ticktum in tenth. Taylor Barnard’s achievement as the youngest-ever polesitter added to the excitement of the #JeddahEPrix.
Rowland, Wehrlein, Guenther, and both Jaguars fought for positions in the first group, with Vandoorne showcasing the Maserati’s progress. Robin Frijns was second behind Barnard in qualifying, followed by da Costa and di Grassi in a tight competition. Hughes’s last-minute performance secured him second place, while Mortara also impressed by clinching third. The quarter-finals saw high-stakes battles between top contenders, with Rowland emerging as the fastest in his duel with Guenther. Vandoorne showcased his skills by defeating Bird, and Hughes narrowly bested Mortara to secure a spot in the semifinals.
