P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pascal Wehrlein took a commanding FE victory in Race 1 in Saudi Arabia amongst the winding roads of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with Edo Mortara turning his pole position into second and Mitch Evans making a surprising climb through to third.
Pascal Wehrlein secured a dominant Formula E victory at the Saudi Arabia E-Prix double-header Race 1 on the challenging Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Edo Mortara converted his pole position into second place, and Mitch Evans impressively climbed to third amidst a dynamic race with constant position changes. Mortara, starting from pole for the first time since 2024, faced tough competition from Maximilian Guenther and experienced a challenging start, dropping down to seventh early on.
Nyck De Vries’ unexpected grid issue delayed the start, causing chaos as the race began, leading to Mortara’s struggle and eventual eighth-place finish. Zane Maloney’s early retirement and Pepe Marti’s collision with Nick Cassidy prompted a Safety Car intervention, adding to the drama of the event. Wehrlein, seizing opportunities, moved up the ranks, securing a podium position and setting his sights on further advancement.
Norman Nato seized the lead, while Guenther faced pressure from Wehrlein and was cautioned for moving under braking in intense battles. As the pit boost window approached, strategic maneuvers played a crucial role in the fierce competition on the track. Ultimately, Wehrlein’s perseverance and tactical racecraft propelled him to a well-deserved victory in a thrilling and action-packed Formula E race.
