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Stoffel Vandoorne hasn’t been on a Formula E podium since winning the 2021-22 championship, but he finally snapped the unfortunate streak by finishing third in the Monaco E-Prix. But despite return…
Stoffel Vandoorne ended his podium drought at the Monaco E-Prix, clinching third place after his championship win in 2021-22, expressing a mix of satisfaction and disappointment for not challenging for the win. He highlighted the strong performance and strategic management in the race but noted a missed opportunity in activating the second Attack Mode. Jaguar TCS Racing’s strategic prowess with Attack Mode placement gave Mitch Evans an edge, leading to a controlled race at the front. Vandoorne acknowledged the strategic advantage Jaguars had over his team but found confidence in his podium finish and the progress of his DS Penske team with the Stellantis package, closing the performance gap to the leading Jaguar and Porsche powertrains. He emphasized the team’s enhanced understanding and improvement in race strategies, signaling a positive trajectory in their performance.
