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- Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland delivered a stunning late-race performance, overtaking three World Champions – Jake Dennis, Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa – all within half a lap to secure victory at the 2025 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix in front of a sell-out crowd.
- TAG Heuer Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein secured back-to-back pole positions for Porsche, but was outpaced during the race as teammate da Costa claimed second place, finishing ahead of Wehrlein in third.
- NEOM McLaren drivers Taylor Barnard and Sam Bird finished 14th and 20th respectively, and now sit fifth and seventh in the Drivers’ Championship.
- Heading into Rounds 3 & 4, António Félix da Costa leads the Drivers’ Championship with 37 points, ahead of Rowland with 25, as Porsche takes the lead from NEOM McLaren for the Teams Championship.
- The Jeddah E-Prix is the next race on the calendar, and it will be the first time the city hosts the event after six successful seasons in Diriyah.
- Tickets are on sale now for the Jeddah E-Prix, held on February 14-15 at the record breaking Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
MEXICO CITY, Mexico. Sun. 12 Jan. 2025 – The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returned for Round 2 in fan-favourite Mexico City, where Nissan’s Oliver Rowland delivered a sensational late charge to claim victory. TAG Heuer Porsche’s António Félix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein completed the podium, with da Costa now leading the Drivers’ Championship, as Formula E heads to Jeddah for Season 11’s first double-header next month, with the thrilling event taking place at the record-breaking Jeddah Corniche Circuit on February 14-15.
Nissan’s Oliver Rowland delivered a breathtaking performance to claim victory at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit. In a spectacular late charge, the Yorkshireman overtook António Félix da Costa, Pascal Wehrlein and Jake Dennis – all former FIA Formula E World Champions – as a sell-out crowd of more than 40,000 passionate fans watched on.
Rowland’s victory not only marked his maiden win in Mexico, but also broke Porsche’s four-season winning streak at the venue. Da Costa and Wehrlein completed the podium, with Dennis narrowly missing out despite an earlier lead.
NEOM McLaren Formula E Team driver and São Paulo podium finisher Taylor Barnard crossed the finish line in tenth but was issued a post-race 5-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage, so he officially finished in 14th place. His teammate Sam Bird ended the race towards the back of the grid in 20th. Bird also served a 5-second time penalty during the race for causing a collision.
This result leaves da Costa atop the Drivers’ Championship standings with 37 points, while Barnard and Bird sit fifth and seventh respectively. Porsche’s double podium in Mexico also puts them ahead of NEOM McLaren in the Team’s Championship who now sits second.
JEDDAH E-PRIX
The championship now heads to Saudi Arabia for a landmark double-header under the lights in Jeddah for the first time. Rounds 3 and 4 will take place at the renowned Jeddah Corniche Circuit – known as the world’s fastest street track – against the stunning backdrop of the Red Sea on February 14-15.
After six successful seasons racing in Diriyah, the event has been moved to Jeddah, reflecting Formula E’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future of sports in the Kingdom.
Tickets for the Jeddah E-Prix are on sale now with single-day general admission passes starting from 70 SAR, or from 115 SAR for two-days. Meanwhile, a grandstand ticket starts from 100 SAR for one-day and 170 SAR for two-days and includes access to all on and off-track entertainment. Be sure to buy your tickets today via WeBook or formulae.com so you don’t miss out on the action.
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