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Oliver Rowland looked set to give the Nissan Formula E team a first win in nearly four years at its inaugural home race in Tokyo, but handed it to Maximilian Guenther and Maserati MSG
Maximilian Guenther secured a much-needed Formula E victory for Maserati MSG in the first Tokyo E-Prix, thwarting Oliver Rowland’s chance for a fairytale win for Nissan. Rowland led most of the race but had to carefully manage energy, allowing Guenther to overtake him and claim victory. Despite intense pressure from Rowland, Guenther maintained the lead and secured Maserati’s first win since June. Rowland’s second place was Nissan’s closest shot at victory since 2020. Antonio Felix da Costa battled for a podium but missed out due to a last-minute move from Jake Dennis. Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein faced challenges but finished fifth after a mid-race incident. The race saw unexpected twists, making it an exhilarating event for fans.
