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Reigning Formula E World Champion Jake Dennis has been massively impressed by the step forwards taken by McLaren.
Jake Dennis has acknowledged McLaren’s remarkable efficiency as the “biggest shock” to Andretti in the 2024 Formula E season, highlighting the British team’s significant progress. This marks McLaren’s second season in Formula E, following a debut season of mixed results. In 2023, the Nissan customer team showed exceptional one-lap pace, but struggled with efficiency during races, causing drivers to drop down the order. The off-season saw improvements by both Nissan and McLaren, with McLaren emerging as the most efficient team on the grid. With Jake Hughes showcasing impressive efficiency in the recent Diriyah double-header, McLaren is now considered a serious contender for victories, especially at energy management-dependent tracks like the upcoming São Paulo E-Prix. Dennis commended McLaren and Nissan for their performances, expressing confidence in their competitiveness for races with energy constraints.
