Mitch Evans secured his first victory in the Monaco E-Prix, breaking a streak of four prior misses where he led but didn’t win, to claim a dominant one-two finish alongside his Jaguar TCS Racing teammate Nick Cassidy.
Executing the team’s strategy flawlessly, Evans led Cassidy to secure Jaguar TCS Racing’s second one-two finish in Formula E. Their tactics, including strategic use of attack mode boosts, propelled Evans to victory in Monaco.
💪 @MitchEvans_ finally secured the win in Monaco having previously led FOUR different races in the Principality without tasting victory!#MonacoEPrix
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“It feels mega, and a lot of relief to finally get that first win here. It feels like it should have come a few years earlier, but finally got it done today,” Evans said. “Extra special as it’s my first win of the season as well here. Hopefully, this is a turning point for me and I can start to consistently get big points. I’ve been chipping away at it but nothing too crazy so it’s come at a crucial time. It just feels amazing, and a massive team effort with Nick today to get a Jaguar 1-2 here in Monaco.”
Leading alongside Cassidy, the Jaguar TCS Racing duo showcased strategic superiority as they surged to the front on lap 11, overtaking competitors like Stoffel Vandoorne of DS Penske, who initially led the pack.
Evans’ adept use of attack mode allowed them to maintain a comfortable lead and navigate challenges such as an early virtual safety car period caused by Edo Mortara’s incident at Swimming Pool.
As the race progressed, Evans relinquished the lead to Cassidy on lap 14 while ensuring they maintained their position at the front. Evans reclaimed the lead on lap 17, securing a well-deserved victory for both himself and Jaguar TCS Racing.
With this victory, Evans moves up to fifth in the drivers’ standing and solidifies his position as a championship frontrunner for Season 10, while Jaguar TCS Racing maintains its lead in the Teams’ running.
Behind the top two, Vandoorne’s podium marks his first since his Formula E championship win, a significant feat for DS Penske in front of a home crowd. Jean-Éric Vergne of DS Penske finished fourth, followed by Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche in fifth, and Oliver Rowland of Nissan Formula E Team in sixth. Antonio Felix da Costa of TAG Heuer Porsche took seventh, followed by Nissan’s Sacha Fenestraz in eighth.
Maximilian Günther of Maserati MSG Racing secured ninth place, while Norman Nato of Andretti Formula E rounded out the top ten.
