P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Three races. One point. And now a grid penalty for the next race. Oliver Rowland’s season had been exquisite – until recently
After leading the championship with a comfortable margin, Oliver Rowland faced adversity in the latest Formula E race with a grid penalty looming for the next event, highlighting a departure from his earlier dominant form. Despite setbacks, Rowland still holds a significant 50-point lead over his closest rival with three races remaining. Rowland’s frustration was evident after his first retirement in Berlin, acknowledging his own mistake in the contact that led to the end of his race. The incident involved a collision with Stoffel Vandoorne after Rowland felt compromised by a lapped car, resulting in a grid penalty for the subsequent race. Nissan’s team principal recognized the avoidable nature of the incident, emphasizing the need to analyze the details to determine the extent of fault. As Rowland navigates challenges, the focus shifts towards maintaining composure to secure the championship title and avoid prolonging the battle into the final race weekend in London.
