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Jake Hughes says he would have done the same as Taylor Barnard as the pair fought hard over second place in the closing stages of the second race of the Jeddah E-Prix. Hughes was forced off track o…
Jake Hughes expressed understanding towards Taylor Barnard’s aggressive move in the Jeddah E-Prix race, recognizing that he would likely have done the same in a similar situation. Despite being forced off track, Hughes commended Barnard’s driving tactics, stating that it was “on the edge”. The Maserati MSG driver was content with his podium finish, his first since moving to Maserati during the off-season. The result not only marked Hughes’ third Formula E podium but also propelled Stellantis to second in the manufacturers’ championship standings. Hughes remains optimistic about the team’s performance for the rest of the season, especially in challenging leaders Nissan with strong showings from the Stellantis cars.
