P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jake Dennis has finished on the podium in the last three races and is joint-leader in the drivers’ championship, alongside Pascal Wehrlein.
Despite claiming a third consecutive podium, Jake Dennis expressed frustration after the second race of the Misano E-Prix, citing a pace disadvantage compared to Pascal Wehrlein as the “biggest surprise.” Despite both using the same Porsche powertrain, Wehrlein outperforms Dennis, with the reigning world champion struggling to match the German driver’s race pace and one-lap speed. Dennis acknowledged the inefficiency of his Andretti team in comparison to typical backmarker Abt Cupra and questioned their performance and luck in finishing second. Although now joint-top in the drivers’ championship with Wehrlein, Dennis remains aware of the need for improved performance and efficiency within his team. Dennis highlighted the changes in the car impacting his comfort level, contrasting with Wehrlein’s ability to capitalize on recent modifications and emphasizing the importance of addressing these challenges within the team.