Mitch Evans Triumphs in São Paulo E-Prix with Historic Last-to-First Victory
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans clinched victory at the São Paulo E-Prix, the opening round of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Starting from the back of the grid, Evans navigated a race filled with challenges, including a Safety Car deployment and two red flags, to secure a historic win.
São Paulo E-Prix 2024/2025 Race Highlights
- Dynamic Race Conditions: The Anhembi Sambadrome Circuit witnessed an action-packed race featuring five different leaders and 111 overtakes, marking a thrilling debut for Formula E’s new GEN3 Evo race car.
- Significant Incidents: The race was temporarily halted following a dramatic crash involving reigning Drivers’ World Champion Pascal Wehrlein, whose Porsche ended up inverted against the barriers. Fortunately, Wehrlein emerged unscathed.
- Strategic Mastery: Evans expertly utilized the enhanced ATTACK MODE, which now includes a four-wheel drive feature alongside the standard 50kW power boost, to strategically advance through the field.
Historic Achievement
Evans’ victory is unprecedented in Formula E’s history, as no driver had previously won a race starting from a position lower than 15th on the grid. His performance underscores the competitive nature of the championship and the potential for dramatic turnarounds.
Looking Ahead at Formula E 2025
The season opener in São Paulo sets an exhilarating tone for the 2024/25 Formula E season. Fans can anticipate more high-octane races as teams and drivers adapt to the new GEN3 Evo technology and strategize for upcoming challenges.
For comprehensive race results and insights, visit the official Formula E website.
