The inaugural Madrid E-Prix attracted a significant audience, providing Formula E with much to celebrate. The Jarama circuit, known for its classic layout, hosted a thrilling event filled with unexpected twists.
Highlights included the pole winner’s rapid decline, disputes over team orders, troubles for the previous champion’s team, and a breathtaking last-lap overtake for a podium finish.
Here are the key winners and losers from the sixth round of the season.
Winner – Jaguar TCS Racing (1-2)
This was Jaguar’s first 1-2 finish since their dominant performance in Monaco 2024, achieved through strategic finesse rather than sheer dominance.
Antonio Felix da Costa secured his second consecutive win, thanks to a strategy that put him 10 points closer to his rival Pascal Wehrlein. After a challenging qualifying round, da Costa’s crew executed their plan by performing a timely pit boost stop while monitoring his car’s charge levels.
Da Costa is now tied for second-most wins in Formula E history with Sebastien Buemi, with an impressive 14 victories. Team principal Ian James expressed satisfaction with this complex race scenario, noting the benefits of differing strategies for their two drivers.
Winner – Pascal Wehrlein (3rd)
Wehrlein showcased a clever race strategy for Porsche, increasing his championship lead to 11 points over Edoardo Mortara. After overcoming a technical issue just before the qualifying rounds, he began the race from sixth and made quick progress through the field.
Despite sustaining damage from a collision, Wehrlein managed to secure a podium finish by executing a last-minute pass on Ticktum, solidifying his position further in the championship race.
Winner – Cupra Kiro (4th & 9th)
Competing on home turf, Cupra Kiro managed to thrive under pressure with Dan Ticktum finishing fourth and Pepe Marti ninth. Ticktum delivered an impressive performance, climbing from ninth to challenge for the lead before narrowly missing out on a win.
Marti’s thrilling moments captured local fans’ attention, although a slower pit stop affected his final position. Nevertheless, scoring points in his first six races remains a notable achievement.
Loser – Nick Cassidy (17th)
For the third consecutive race, Cassidy and the Stellantis team faced difficulties despite starting with a pole position. After leading the early laps, he faced challenges, including getting trapped behind slower competitors, which hindered his performance.
Ultimately, confusion during the race led to a disappointing finish in 17th, undermining what had begun as a promising outing.
Loser – Taylor Barnard (19th)
Bouncing back from a tough previous event, Barnard struggled significantly at Jarama. Following a poor qualifying performance, an aggressive move on a competitor led to penalties that ruined his race.
Despite recognizing his mistakes, Barnard emphasized the need to stand his ground on the track to avoid being pushed around by other competitors.
Loser – Nissan (11th & 16th)
Nissan’s performance this season has been underwhelming, marked by three non-scoring races. Technical issues affected their drivers’ chances, leaving them significantly behind in the championship standings.
As they navigate a challenging season, there’s increasing pressure to improve before the next race in Berlin, especially following the news of DS’s exit from Formula E.
