EVANS WINS SECOND BERLIN E-PRIX FROM THE BACK OF THE GRID
The second race of the Berlin E-Prix was defined by extreme energy-saving, with drivers running far below full speed in the early stages to preserve as much power as possible. In the end, it was Mitch Evans who came out on top, defeating reigning champion Oliver Rowland after a smart and controlled race.
Evans, who recently announced he will leave Jaguar Racing after 10 seasons and is expected to join Opel, stayed back from the leading group early on. Like several others, he focused on saving energy while the field lapped many seconds slower than normal pace. By the halfway point, Evans had more usable energy than anyone else, giving him a key advantage for the rest of the race.
As the race progressed, Evans began to move forward through the field while keeping his energy advantage. At the front, Rowland and Pascal Wehrlein were also in contention, setting up a three-way fight for the win.
A late full course yellow, caused by debris from Nico Müller’s Porsche after contact with António Félix da Costa, brought the field back together and created a sprint to the finish. Evans, Rowland, and Wehrlein pulled away slightly from the rest, but none of them were close enough to attempt an overtake in the final laps.
There was some tension after the race when Rowland was suspected of overtaking Wehrlein under yellow flag conditions. However, the stewards later confirmed that the situation involved a slippery surface flag, not a full yellow, meaning no rules were broken. Wehrlein’s team had hoped for a position change, but the result remained unchanged.
Rowland still leaves Berlin as the championship leader, taking the top spot back from Edoardo Mortara, who failed to score points in this race.
Just behind the podium, Sébastien Buemi finished fourth after a strong drive, followed by Norman Nato, who had led comfortably in the early stages before dropping back due to energy strategy.
The race was tightly contested, with 17 drivers finishing within just 15 seconds. However, there were several incidents. Da Costa dropped back with what appeared to be a puncture, Nick Cassidy retired after damaging his front wing, and Nyck de Vries was forced to retire due to suspension damage after a chaotic multi-car incident.
In the end, Evans’ careful energy management and timing made the difference, securing him an important and well-earned victory in Berlin.
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