In a nail-biting climax to the FIA Formula E pre-season test at Jarama, Mitch Evans from Jaguar TCS Racing stormed to the top of the leaderboard, delivering a late-session lap that left competitors scrambling to catch up. The Kiwi’s performance edged out Kiro Racing Co’s Dan Ticktum, who had held the fastest time until the final moments. Evans’ display has set the stage for a fiercely competitive Formula E season, with teams battling to secure every advantage.
Pascal Wehrlein drove his TAG Heuer Porsche to a strong third-place finish, while rookie sensation Taylor Barnard took fourth, marking an impressive rise in his Formula E debut season. Meanwhile, Kiro Racing Co doubled down in the top ten, with David Beckmann securing fifth and teammate Oliver Rowland clocking in at sixth, proving that Kiro Racing’s preseason form is no fluke.
Maserati MSG Racing’s Stoffel Vandoorne snagged seventh place, showing resilience after a challenging 2023 season. Close behind was Zane Maloney in eighth, who managed a solid performance despite limited track time. Antonio Felix da Costa came in ninth, while Norman Nato rounded out the top ten for Nissan.
However, the session’s end was as dramatic as the leaderboard shake-up, with DS Penske’s Jean-Eric Vergne spinning off into the gravel at turn two, cutting the test short just as the final lap times were about to close in. The incident capped off a high-octane day that has fans on the edge of their seats for what promises to be an unforgettable Formula E season.
With Evans’ electrifying pace and new rivals hot on his heels, the Formula E 2024 season is gearing up to be one of the most intense yet.
