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Mitch Evans finished second in São Paulo after being overtaken at the penultimate corner at the São Paulo Street Circuit.
Mitch Evans acknowledged that his first podium of 2024 at the São Paulo E-Prix felt “bittersweet” due to an overheating battery issue on the final lap, making his Jaguar I-TYPE 6 reminiscent of an older Gen1 car. Despite starting in fourth place, Evans remained in the leading group throughout the race and even took the lead in the closing laps. However, de-rating caused by the battery overheating hindered his performance on the last lap, allowing Sam Bird to overtake him just before the finish line. Evans expressed his frustration at not being able to utilize his remaining energy due to the power issues, conceding that Bird would likely have overtaken him regardless. Despite his disappointment with second place, Evans congratulated Bird on his victory, highlighting the challenging period his former teammate had faced in recent seasons. Evans emphasized his happiness for Bird’s win and acknowledged the importance of the points earned despite missing out on the top spot, reflecting on the race as a mixture of missed opportunity and satisfaction.
