Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans claimed his, and his team’s, first FIA Formula E top spot of the season for the initial race of this weekend’s Misano E-Prix double-header. Evans, who informed GROUP A, achieved a remarkable performance during the qualifying session. With Vergne impressing throughout the weekend, the two-time champion showcased his skills in Group A, finishing almost two tenths of a second ahead of Wehrlein, with Rowland in third place. Notable absences from the group were Vandoorne and da Costa.
In Group B, Hughes demonstrated composure to lead the group, with Evans closely behind. Sam Bird secured third place, while Müller finished fourth. Unfortunately, Cassidy missed out on the duels after crashing in FP2. Both Andrettis, Dennis and Nato, failed to progress to the next stage.
During the duels, Rowland’s chances were hindered by running wide, resulting in his elimination. Wehrlein secured his place in the semis with a clean lap, one-tenth faster than his competitor. Günther’s lap was compromised after running wide, allowing Vergne to easily progress to the next round. Evans defeated Bird in the third duel, showcasing an impressive performance. Hughes set an excellent time in the final duel, defeating Müller by three tenths.
In the semi-finals, Vergne narrowly beat Wehrlein by a tenth, confirming his strong performance throughout practice. In the second semi-final, Evans advanced after Hughes’ run was cut short due to running over a kerb. In the final, Evans delivered his best performance, securing pole position by being a tenth quicker than Vergne. However, Evans acknowledged that the nature of the race means pole position is not the ultimate determinant of success, as he plans to strategically slow down the pack for a more exciting finish in the final laps.