Mitch Evans makes history for Jaguar TCS Racing as the first driver to win both races in a double-header weekend in Rome. Rome is turning into a second home for Mitch Evans who is only the third driver in Formula E history to win three Rome E-Prix.
Mitch Evans and Sam Bird lined up fourth and fifth on the grid respectively after a successful qualifying session. Mitch progressed to make his first visit to the semi-finals this season. He made a decisive overtake on Jake Dennis to move into a podium position. He overtakes André Lotterer and Jean-Éric Vergne to take the lead of the Rome E-Prix.
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 on the streets of Rome. Sam showed the exceptional pace of the Jaguar I-TYPE 5 before a collision while battling for position with Nick Cassidy forced him to retire in the final lap of the race. Jaguar TCS Racing move to fifth in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings. 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.
The Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal James Barclay said, “We know how competitive this championship is so we’ll take this momentum forward from Rome, keep working hard and keep building on our championship in Monaco.”