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Mitch Evans finally broke his 2023-24 season podium drought in the Sao Paulo E-Prix, but admitted the occasion was “bittersweet” as he narrowly missed out on victory. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver w…
Mitch Evans ended his season podium drought by finishing second in the Sao Paulo E-Prix, but the result was bittersweet as he narrowly missed out on victory. Despite leading from the final safety car restart, Evans lost the lead to Sam Bird on the last lap due to a loss of power in the hot temperatures. He described the moment as frustrating but praised Bird for his bold move. Evans acknowledged the challenge of managing power and temperature in the race, expressing surprise at the aggressive nature of the issues he faced. Nissan driver Oliver Rowland, who finished third, also highlighted the battery overheating challenges faced by teams but emphasized the importance of predicting and managing them for a successful race result. The drivers’ experiences in dealing with powertrain issues and battery management underscored the complexities and high stakes in Formula E racing.
