Lights Out:
Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) secured a sensational victory at the Miami E-Prix, executing a textbook switchback move to claim the lead in treacherous wet conditions. Starting from ninth on the grid, the Kiwi navigated a chaotic field to take his 15th career win—making him the most successful driver in Formula E history—while denying Porsche a victory despite their strong form.
Attack Mode:
This win serves as a critical “hard reset” for Evans’ Season 12 campaign. After scoring zero points in the opening rounds, the Jaguar ace reminded the paddock why he’s a title perennial, mastering changeable conditions that caught out lesser drivers. It also halted the Porsche steamroller, though the German manufacturer still packed the podium.
Telemetry Data:
* Historic Milestone: Evans now holds the record for most Formula E wins (15) and became the fourth driver to surpass 1,000 career points.
* Porsche Power: Nico Müller (2nd) and Pascal Wehrlein (3rd) delivered a double podium for Porsche, consolidating their teams’ championship lead.
* The Move: On Lap 27, Evans faked a dive inside Turn 13, forcing Müller to defend, then cut underneath (the “switchback”) to power past on exit.
* Next Stop: The championship heads to Jeddah for a double-header on Feb 13-14.
Team Radio:
Evans broke down the winning overtake: *”I wanted to maybe have a go at him on the inside of Turn 13, but he defended. So I thought my next option was to criss-cross him. My traction was really, really good, and I just had a little bit of pace on him.”*
Grid Position:
Miami displayed Formula E at its most unpredictable. The transition from wet to drying-but-still-slippery asphalt is where driver skill usually trumps car advantage. Evans’ ability to manage energy while carving through the top 10 reinforces Jaguar’s threat, despite Porsche’s early-season dominance.
Source:
FIA Formula E press release.