Mitch Evans secured a dominant victory on the streets of Monaco to claim his first win of the season in the FIA Formula E championship. The Jaguar TCS Racing team had a remarkable weekend, showcasing their speed in practice sessions and overcoming minor setbacks in qualifying. Nick Cassidy finished in second place, completing a fantastic 1-2 finish for the team. Stoffel Vandoorne of DS Penske took third place on the podium, with Jean-Éric Vergne in fourth. Pascal Wehrlein, who started in pole position, finished in fifth place, while Oliver Rowland made an impressive climb from 17th on the grid to finish in sixth.
Antonio Felix da Costa demonstrated an impressive recovery drive after an early incident, securing seventh place. Sacha Fenestraz continued his streak of points finishes, coming in eighth. Max Günther of Maserati MSG Racing finished in ninth place, followed by Norman Nato of Andretti in tenth. Jehan Daruvala claimed the fastest lap and earned one point, setting it on the final lap after finishing in 18th place.
The race began with Wehrlein maintaining his lead into Saint Devote, while some cars experienced minor collisions. Jean-Éric Vergne made a significant move, overtaking Günther around the outside at the hairpin. However, the race took an exciting turn on lap four when Sébastien Buemi and Felix da Costa collided at the hairpin, causing both drivers to drop down the order. Sergio Sette Camara attempted a daring maneuver, resulting in contact with the Envision Racing car and forcing da Costa into the back of it.
The drama continued on the following lap as Nato’s Andretti lost its front wing approaching Saint Devote. The Safety Car was deployed shortly after when Edoardo Mortara’s Mahindra collided nose-first into the wall at the swimming pool section. The chaos reshuffled the order, with Sette Camara in eighth, Rowland in ninth, and Jake Dennis in tenth. Taylor Barnard, a replacement for the injured Sam Bird, made an impressive gain of six positions.
When the Safety Car returned to the pits, Vandoorne led the race but faced immediate pressure from Evans. Both Jaguars had strong energy levels and were well-positioned to challenge the Penske cars. Rowland quickly climbed to sixth place, while Dennis and Sette Camara battled for tenth.
On lap ten, both Jaguars overtook Vandoorne at the exit of Casino Square, with Evans pulling away to establish a significant lead. Meanwhile, Dennis encountered contact in the tunnel, requiring a tire change and dropping him to the back of the field. With Evans’ first Attack Mode completed, he extended his lead to nearly three-and-a-half seconds before opting for a second Attack Mode on the following lap. Sette Camara received a five-second penalty for the incident involving Buemi, compromising his race.
Günther displayed impressive pace, overtaking Wehrlein on lap 14. Behind the top six, the Nissan duo of Rowland and Fenestraz made progress, climbing to sixth and seventh respectively. Ticktum advanced to ninth place, while de Vries secured a spot in the top 10.
Jaguar’s strategy became evident as Cassidy took Attack Mode and claimed the lead from Evans. Frijns suffered damage to his front wing, dropping to the back of the field alongside Sette Camara and Dennis.
On lap 17, Cassidy took his second Attack Mode, allowing Evans to regain the lead. The Penske cars battled each other behind them. Nato’s race was saved by the Safety Car, providing an opportunity for repairs after his earlier incident and enabling him to climb to ninth place.
A thrilling battle unfolded between Günther and Rowland for sixth place on lap 18, with the German initially conceding the position but ultimately reclaiming it on lap 19. Rowland retaliated by overtaking Günther at Mirabeau but failed to pass Wehrlein. Da Costa capitalized on the situation, taking eighth place from Günther, who once again cut the chicane, and Fenestraz moved up to eighth.
Da Costa continued his charge, overtaking Rowland for sixth at the hairpin on lap 21. Wehrlein opted for Attack Mode on the following lap, maintaining his fifth position.
On lap 25, Müller was pushed into the wall at Rascasse by Jake Hughes’ McLaren, resulting in the second deployment of the Safety Car and an additional two laps added to the race distance.
Racing resumed on lap 26, with Evans and Cassidy leading the way, closely followed by the Penske, Porsche, and Nissan cars. Rowland deviated from the expected order, overtaking da Costa for sixth place.
As the field completed the additional two laps, the Jaguars maintained their lead, and on the final lap, Evans secured a comfortable victory over Cassidy, with a four percent battery advantage. This 1-2 finish for Jaguar resets their season and puts them back in contention for both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships. The victory was particularly emotional for Evans, who had previously achieved podium finishes in Monaco without a win.