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Antonio Felix da Costa claimed victory in the second race of the Formula E Shanghai E-Prix double-header.
Antonio Felix da Costa dominated the second race of the Shanghai E-Prix double-header, securing a remarkable victory while his teammate faced a setback in the championship race. Da Costa’s flawless energy management led to his second win in three races, with Jake Hughes finishing second and Norman Nato in third. Championship leader Nick Cassidy extended his lead by finishing fourth, while Pascal Wehrlein suffered a puncture and failed to score points. Despite a rain shower before the race, the track remained mostly dry with some wet patches.
Starting from pole position, Hughes was overtaken by Da Costa early in the race, as Nato charged to the front and set a faster pace than in the previous day’s competition. Wehrlein faced challenges and dropped down the order due to race pace, while drama unfolded with Wehrlein sustaining a puncture after contact with another driver. The race intensified towards the end with more aggressive overtaking maneuvers for track position. Nato continued to lead with Da Costa and Hughes in pursuit, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
