P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans claimed his second FIA Formula E win of the season after a frantic last lap battle with Tag Heuer Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein. The Kiwi, starting third on the grid, kept out of trouble and maintained his interest throughout the peloton race to snatch victory off Wehrlein on the final lap. […]
During the Shanghai E-Prix, the Kiwi driver managed to secure victory by overtaking Wehrlein on the final lap after a thrilling race. Teammate Nick Cassidy finished third, expressing disappointment for missing out on the win despite having more energy left. The top six positions were completed by Oliver Rowland in fourth, Antonio Felix da Costa in fifth, and Jake Dennis in sixth. Pole-sitter Jean-Éric Vergne struggled to maintain his challenge and finished in seventh place. Nyck de Vries drove excellently to secure eighth place, followed by Sebastien Buemi in ninth and Stoffel Vandoorne in tenth.
The race began with slow starts for Vergne and Rowland, allowing Wehrlein and Evans to take the lead, with da Costa quickly moving up to third. Frijns also showed strong performance, climbing up to fifth place early on. Wehrlein and other drivers opted for Attack Mode by lap three, leading to significant position changes. Evans eventually took the lead, with Wehrlein and Vergne behind, while Cassidy made impressive progress from 14th to sixth.
Towards the midpoint of the race, Evans led the pack, followed by Wehrlein and Vergne, with da Costa and de Vries in close pursuit. Frijns, despite a strong start, dropped back after activating Attack Mode. Cassidy, emulating his Berlin performance, continued to climb through the ranks, reaching sixth place. Race incidents included Mortara’s retirement due to front suspension damage and clashes among several drivers, reshuffling the field. Despite challenges and intense competition, Evans eventually secured a well-deserved victory at Shanghai.
