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Otojatim- The first race 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship launched in spectacular fashion in São Paulo, with Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) making history by becoming the first driver to win from the back of the grid, after starting from 22nd in the debut race for the GEN3 Evo car. Featuring 111 overtakes, five leaders and dramatic moments including two Red Flags, the race delivered one of Formula E’s greatest spectacles.
The action-packed race was punctuated by a Safety Car and two Red Flags, including one following a dramatic crash involving reigning Champion Pascal Wehrlein, whose Porsche ended upside down after hitting the wall. Thankfully, Wehrlein was unharmed. The introduction of a powered-up ATTACK MODE, now with a four-wheel drive boost, added a new layer of strategy, enabling Evans to charge through the field late in the race.
Former leader Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) delivered a strong performance but was dealt a harsh blow with a late drive-through penalty, denying him a potential victory. NEOM McLaren capitalised on the chaos, with Taylor Barnard and Sam Bird storming from 17th and 16th on the grid to finish third and fourth. Barnard, aged 20 years and 189 days, became Formula E’s youngest-ever podium finisher, surpassing Daniel Abt’s record set in 2015.
Mahindra Racing’s Edoardo Mortara secured fifth place, followed by Norman Nato (Nissan Formula E Team) and Nyck de Vries (also Mahindra Racing) in sixth and seventh, respectively. Sebastien Buemi (Envision Racing), Dan Ticktum (CUPRA KIRO), and Jean-Éric Vergne (DS PENSKE) completed the top 10. Following his penalty, Rowland finished in 14th after leading for much of the race.