P1racenews AI automatic summary:
This sometime F2 frontrunner had a point-less first season in Formula E. His team is still at the back – but he’s finally stepping up
Zane Maloney has faced numerous limitations in his 18-month Formula E career, especially as he transitioned from Formula 1 to Lola Yamaha Abt mid-Gen3 rules set. Despite challenges, the Lola team had pragmatic goals, exceeding expectations with Lucas di Grassi’s second place at Homestead. Maloney struggled in his first season but adapted well to Formula E’s racing style by the present season. Though he has only scored one point so far, his potential is evident, as seen in his strong starts in Jeddah and Jarama. Maloney’s improvement is recognized by his team, demonstrating better one-lap pace and car maximization this year. Despite Lola’s car efficiency issues, Maloney believes in the team’s progress and aims to outperform his teammate and continue to improve.
