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Mitch Evans won a dramatic Formula E season-opener, featuring a terrifying airborne crash.
Mitch Evans made history by winning the Formula E season-opener from last on the grid, though the race was marred by a frightening accident involving Pascal Wehrlein’s Porsche flipping over. The crash happened after a collision between Wehrlein and Nick Cassidy, prompting an investigation post-race. Evans’ victory marked the first time in FE history that a driver won from the back of the grid, with da Costa finishing second and rookie Taylor Barnard coming in third to become the youngest-ever FE podium finisher. The race saw a series of incidents, including multiple safety cars, penalties for power usage violations, and strategic uses of attack mode that shuffled the running order. Despite the chaos, Evans maintained his lead to take the checkered flag, earning a well-deserved victory.
