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Evans furious after penalty ‘disgrace’: Stewards ‘inconsistent consistently’
Mitch Evans was furious after being penalized in the Portland E-Prix, which cost him a win and demoted him to 8th place in the second race podium. He criticized the stewards’ decision as inconsistent and unfair. Despite minimal contact with Jake Hughes, Evans received a five-second penalty that changed the race outcome. Evans expressed his frustration during the press conference, showing disappointment in the penalty which affected his championship standings. The driver believes the stewards should review their processes to ensure fairness and consistency in future races. Unfortunately, the penalty in Portland has put Evans 12 points behind his team-mate with only two races left in the season.
