Misano, Italy: At the Misano E-Prix, another dramatic twist saw Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche) snatch victory in Round 7 of the Formula E Championship. Reigning champion Jake Dennis claims second place for Andretti Formula E Team, while Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing secures third. After a close battle throughout the race, Wehrlein capitalized on a crucial mistake by Oliver Rowland (Nissan) in the final moments. Rowland, who had been leading, ran out of energy due to miscalculations, handing Wehrlein a surprise win.
Porsche had a rough Saturday at the first-ever Misano double-header, but Pascal Wehrlein turned things around in style on Sunday. His victory in Round 7 marks his sixth in Formula E, and comes after a dramatic turn of events. The race leader, Oliver Rowland, made a critical mistake on the final lap by mismanaging his energy and running out of power, leading to his retirement. Wehrlein capitalized on this misfortune to secure a well-deserved win.
Following a strong performance, reigning champion Jake Dennis of Andretti secured a well-deserved second place. Right behind him, in a thrilling photo finish, Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing snatched third place by a mere five-hundredths of a second, much to the excitement of the 25,000-strong crowd. Meanwhile, misfortune continued to plague Wehrlein’s teammate, António Félix da Costa. After yesterday’s disqualification, another bit of bad luck struck him early in the race with a collision that forced him to retire.
Throughout the 26-lap Misano E-Prix, Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche) looked comfortable, holding a clear lead in terms of energy management. Early frontrunners like Jake Hughes and established racers Jean-Eric Vergne and Nico Müller couldn’t keep pace. But the race took a sharp turn on lap 20. A late push from Oliver Rowland (Nissan) saw him overtake Wehrlein, putting the German driver’s seemingly secure lead in jeopardy.
Though Porsche initially felt confident in Wehrlein’s energy strategy, a late setback came in the form of a powertrain derating notification, suggesting he wouldn’t have enough power to challenge for the win on the final lap. However, a stroke of luck turned things around. Just as it seemed Wehrlein’s hopes were dashed, Oliver Rowland’s Nissan suffered technical problems, forcing him to slow down dramatically right before the finish line. This unexpected twist allowed Wehrlein to snatch victory in Round 7, redeeming Porsche after their previous race disappointment.
Beyond the top podium finishers, the race wasn’t short of other exciting performances. Jake Dennis, starting ninth for Andretti, clawed his way back to an impressive second place. Jaguar’s Nick Cassidy also displayed strategic brilliance with a daring overtake on Nico Müller of ABT CUPRA in the final moments, securing a well-deserved third place. Rounding out the top six were Sacha Fenestraz of Nissan and Sergio Sette Camara of ERT, both putting in strong showings for their respective teams.
The action-packed race also featured impressive performances from Dennis, who climbed from ninth to second, and Cassidy with his daring move in the final moments. With Wehrlein and Dennis tied in the driver’s standings and Jaguar leading the Teams’ table, the excitement builds for the next round – the Monaco E-Prix on April 27th.
2024 Misano E-Prix Results: Top 5
- Position 1: Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team) Time: 0:37:5:241 s
- Position 2: Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E) Time: + 0:37:7:174 s
- Position 3: Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing) Time: + 0:37:7:462 s
- Position 4: Nico Mueller (ABT CUPRA Formula E Team) Time: + 0:37:7:512 s
- Position 5: Sacha Fenestraz (Nissan Formula E Team) Time: + 0:37:10:471 s
The Driver’s standings after the 2024 Misano E-Prix
- Position 1: Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team), 89 PTS
- Position 2: Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E), 89 PTS
- Position 3: Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team), 80 PTS
The Team standings after the 2024 Misano E-Prix
- Position 1: Jaguar TCS Racing, 128 PTS
- Position 2: Andretti Formula E, 112 PTS
- Position 3: TAG HEUER PORSCHE Formula E Team, 109 PTS
Stats reference: https://www.fiaformulae.com/
