Mitch Evans, the Jaguar TCS Racing driver, has responded to Pascal Wehrlein’s claims that team tactics were involved in his victory at the Formula E Shanghai E-Prix. Evans defended his actions, stating that he was simply positioning his car to give his teammate, Nick Cassidy, an opportunity to pass. The race in Shanghai marked the city’s first-ever electric racing event, and Evans praised the circuit, describing it as one of the better permanent tracks for peloton-style racing.
Browsing: Shanghai E-Prix
With just 16 points separating him from the lead in the Drivers’ standings, Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein is gearing up for a thrilling weekend at the inaugural Shanghai E-Prix. Wehrlein reflects on his progress this season, the peloton debate, and his determination to secure the Formula E championship title.
In a dramatic qualifying session at the Shanghai International Circuit, Britain’s Jake Hughes claimed his second pole position of the 2023 Formula E season, beating Stoffel Vandoorne by just 0.001s. This result puts Hughes in a strong position to challenge for the win in the upcoming Shanghai E-Prix, as the championship race reaches its midpoint.
Formula E driver Sam Bird is ready to return to racing at the Shanghai E-Prix this weekend, following a month-long absence due to a broken hand. Learn how the McLaren driver is preparing for his comeback and the factors contributing to the increased prevalence of hand injuries in motorsport.
In a closely contested second free practice session for the Shanghai E-Prix, French drivers Norman Nato and Jean-Eric Vergne shared the top spot with an identical lap time. Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein, DS Penske’s Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries completed the top five in the 30-minute session.