Résumé:
The 7th Monaco E-Prix saw Jaguar TCS Racing secure a double victory, with their drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy taking first and second place respectively, further solidifying Jaguar’s lead in the Championship.
Histoire complète :
The 7th Monaco E-Prix, a part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, took place on Saturday, April 27. Despite gusts of wind, the race unfolded under fair weather conditions, with drivers racing their 100% electric GEN3 single-seaters on the iconic roads of the Principality from approximately 7:30 am to 4 pm. While no Monegasque drivers participated, three French drivers were among the 22 participants. The ultimate goal was to dethrone the defending champion, New Zealander Nick Cassidy, who currently sits in second place in the 2024 Championship standings.
The day started with British driver Sam Bird (McLaren) crashing at Sainte-Dévote during the first practice session and injuring his hand. Bird had to go to the hospital, forcing him to withdraw from the Monaco E-Prix. Taylor Barnard, a reserve and development driver currently competing in Formula 2, replaced him at the last minute, making it his official debut in Formula E.
After closely-fought qualifying rounds and a dramatic final featuring Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) and Stoffel Vandoorne (DS Penske), Wehrlein secured the pole position.
Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, both teammates on the Jaguar TCS Racing team, quickly overtook Pascal Wehrlein at the start of the race. Following several incidents, including Jake Dennis (Andretti) damaging his wing and Edoardo Mortara (Maserati) crashing in the Tecpro at the fast chicane of the Stade Nautique, the Jaguar team implemented a team strategy that allowed them to extend their lead, closely followed by Stoffel Vandoorne.
At the end of the race, Mitch Evans utilized his final “attack mode” to overtake his teammate and claim victory on the legendary 3.337-kilometer circuit. This win represents a double victory for Jaguar, solidifying their lead in the Constructors’ Championship.
Behind the two New Zealand drivers, Stoffel Vandoorne secured third place on the podium, followed by Jean-Éric Vergne and Pascal Wehrlein, who completed the top 5 of the Monaco E-Prix. The three French drivers finished in the top 10, with Jean-Éric Vergne in 4th, Sacha Fenestraz in 8th, and Norman Nato in 10th.
As of now, Wehrlein leads the Drivers’ Championship, followed by Cassidy and Dennis.
The Monaco E-Prix podium was graced by the presence of the Princely Family, who presented the awards to the drivers. The Jaguar team is currently leading the Constructors’ Championship.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
