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Formula E’s Mexico City season opener was no classic, but it nevertheless confirmed some expectations for the year ahead – as well as throwing up some surprises. Here’s Sam Smith’s pick of the five main takeaways from the first race of 2024
“The 2024 Formula E season opener in Mexico City confirmed the dominance of Jaguar and Porsche at the front of the field. Pascal Wehrlein’s relentless pace and control of the race demonstrated the difficulty of overtaking on the track. One-lap pace, which has been a weakness for Porsche, seemed to be resolved by Wehrlein’s stellar qualifying performance. Jaguar also showed improvements to their package, with Nick Cassidy having a strong day. However, Mitch Evans struggled with pace and steering issues, hindering his performance. Overall, the race highlighted the competitive nature of Formula E and set the stage for the season ahead.”
