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Oliver Rowland says he was happy with his performance in the first race of the Jeddah E-Prix, despite losing the victory in the final few corners. Rowland built up a sizable lead ahead of the Pit B…
Oliver Rowland expressed contentment with his performance in the Jeddah E-Prix despite losing the victory in the final corners. He acknowledged the strong lead he built but mentioned vulnerability due to energy conservation and one less use of Attack Mode. Rowland accepted the disappointment of losing the almost-certain win to Maximilian Guenther at the chicane before the finish line. Reflecting on the race, Rowland noted the need for a different strategy had he known Guenther’s energy advantage. He highlighted his adherence to Nissan’s pre-race plan despite the unexpected turn of events. Ultimately, Rowland praised the team’s efforts and lamented the tiny energy deficit that cost them the win.
