Jake Dennis captured the Sanya E‑Prix, turning a melee filled track into a clean victory while championship leader Mitch Evans retired after a series of shocks.
Front‑Row Dominance and Rapid Pace‑Ups
Andrettis pushed their Porsche to the front row, with Dennis leading Drugovich into the start. Though many contenders took early positions, the race devolved into a battle for the number two spot.
After a cautious opening, Pascal Wehrlein seized momentum on lap six, overtaking Dan Ticktum, Evans and Drugovich before snatching the helm from Dennis on lap eight.
Attack Mode Shifts and Accidents
Wehrlein and Dennis traded the lead for several laps, after which Nick Cassidy and Edoardo Mortara surged ahead using attack mode—even with a damaged front wing on Mahindra following the clash with Oliver Rowland.
Later, a larger crash saw Ticktum rear‑end Evans, damaging both vehicles. A subsequent pile‑up involving the Jaguars, Ticktum and Zane Maloney prompted a red flag. Evans retired, as race control deemed his rear wing too compromised.
Mid‑Race Surprises and Penalties
Despite early challenges, Anton Felix da Costa took the lead on lap thirty, but a five‑second penalty for an earlier infringement left Dennis in the ascendancy. The sanction promoted Felipe Drugovich to second, completing Andretti’s first Formula E 1‑2 finish.
Pep Marti and Nyck de Vries moved into third and fourth, while Maximilian Guenther, Nico Müller, Jean‑Eric Vergne, Taylor Barnard and Lucas di Grassi secured the remaining points.
Championship Standings Tighten
With Evans, Oliver Rowland and Edoardo Mortara retiring, the points chart tightened: Evans leads 128 to Rowland’s 109, Mortara 103 and Wehrlein 101, but Dennis jumps from eighth to sixth with 94 points, edging Felix da Costa (90) and Müller (89).
Upcoming Race Calendar
Formula E will meet again on 4‑5 July for a Shanghai double‑header, setting the stage for the next chapter of the season.
As the field readies for the next stop, the grid will be poised to test who can best exploit attack mode and avoid the turmoil that left so many in the Sanya drama.
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