P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Edoardo Mortara backed up his Friday Jeddah Formula E pole by securing pole yet again on Saturday.
Edoardo Mortara claimed back-to-back pole positions at the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix after edging out Jake Dennis in a thrilling contest. Despite Dennis’s impressive performance in the semi-final, Mortara’s final lap time of 1m 15.116 secured him the pole position. The top four starting positions were completed by Dennis, Antonio Felix da Costa, and Oliver Rowland. Pascal Wehrlein, the championship leader, faced a disappointing outcome by being eliminated in the group stage, along with Mitch Evans, who also had a podium finish in the previous race. Mortara’s consistent performance throughout the duels against top drivers like Vergne, Rowland, and Dennis ultimately led to his pole position victory. Dennis’s mistake at Turn 10 in the final duel allowed Mortara to secure the top starting spot for the race. The intense duels saw impressive performances by all drivers, with Rowland, da Costa, and Mortara showcasing their skills on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
