2022 Formula-E: Mitch Evans Conquers Rome Mitch Evans made history for Jaguar TCS Racing as the first Formula E driver to win both races in Rome’s double-header weekend. This sensational double victory elevates Evans to fourth in the drivers’ standings, and the team now takes this momentum onwards to Monaco on April 30. Round 4 Rome After a challenging qualifying session, Mitch Evans started in ninth on the grid, with Sam Evans in 13th. Mitch gained two places off the line overtaking both Porsches before a full-course yellow and safety car was deployed. When the green flag was waved, Evans continued to carve his way through the pack, making impressive overtakes to secure places while maximising on energy saving. With 14 minutes to go, Mitch overtook Robin Frijns in the Envision Racing car to take the lead of the Rome E-Prix. The pace and efficiency of the Jaguar I-TYPE 5 was truly dominant as the New Zealander finished the race 5.7 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Teammate Sam Bird executed a stellar race by carving eight places through the field to finish in P5 securing valuable points for the team. Sam encountered body work and a wheel rim damage during the race but still managed to show the superior race pace of the Jaguar I-TYPE 5 throughout the 50 minute plus one lap race.
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Mitch Evans moved to eighth in the drivers’ standings while Sam Bird moved into eleventh. To watch the 60-second video goto: Jaguar TCS Racing Rome Round 4 Round 5 Rome Mitch Evans and Sam Bird lined up fourth and fifth on the grid respectively after a successful qualifying session. In the first 10 minutes of the race, Mitch Evans made a decisive overtaking move into 3rd place. He continued to execute a flawless drive, overtaking André Lotterer and Jean- Éric Vergne to take the lead. The New Zealander tussled with the front runners for a number of laps before a late safety car was deployed. A late and fearless ATTACK MODE strategy coupled with good efficiency enabled Evans to regain the lead of the race and take back-to-back victories in Rome.
Teammate Sam Bird, also had a strong race, and was set to score more valuable points for the team. Sam showed the exceptional pace of the Jaguar I-TYPE 5 before a collision while battling for position forced him to retire in the final lap of the race. Mitch Evans moves to 4th in the drivers’ standings, only nine points behind the leader, while Sam Bird sits in 11th. Jaguar move to fifth in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings. To watch the 60-second video goto: Jaguar TCS Racing Rome Round 5. The sixth round of the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship takes place on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo, Monaco on 30 April 2022.
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