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A violent crash that left reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein trapped upside down in his Porsche was just part of the drama in a wild Formula E season-opener in Sao Paulo, won by Mitch Evans from the back of the grid
The wild Formula E season-opener in Sao Paulo featured a violent crash involving reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein trapped upside down in his Porsche, after colliding with Nick Cassidy’s damaged Jaguar. Mitch Evans managed to clinch the victory from the back of the grid amidst the chaos. Wehrlein was extricated after nearly 10 minutes being upside down but fortunately reported no serious injuries. The incident led to a red flag on the track, allowing Evans to capitalize on the situation as he fought his way to the front of the race. The introduction of attack mode in the Gen3 Evo era has added a new level of excitement to the race, with cars having the ability for massive acceleration and speed advantages. Ultimately, Evans controlled the restart and secured an incredible win, while Nissan driver Oliver Rowland’s race was ruined by penalties despite a promising start. Even with the drama and challenges, the Sao Paulo EPrix proved to be a thrilling and eventful start to the Formula E season.
