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Shocking Black Flag Drama: Formula E Tokyo E-Prix Controversy Unveiled

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
May 17, 2025
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Shocking Black Flag Drama: Formula E Tokyo E-Prix Controversy Unveiled

In a shocking turn of events at the Formula E’s Tokyo E-Prix, the Andretti Formula E team finds themselves embroiled in a black flag controversy that has left them feeling robbed of a potential runner-up finish. The debacle unfolded during the first race of the Tokyo E-Prix weekend when driver Jake Dennis was penalized for a pitlane infraction and subsequently shown a rare black flag, abruptly ending his race.

Dennis decided to pit for his mandatory Pit Boost energy stop just as the race was gearing up for a restart after a red-flag period. Despite believing that the pitlane entry was open based on communications received, Dennis was handed a black flag for an illegal pitlane entry, leading to his premature exit from the race.

The Andretti team, led by team principal Roger Griffiths, expressed their disbelief at the turn of events, emphasizing that they had acted based on the information provided to them by race control. Griffiths highlighted the discrepancies between the messages received from race control and the actual status of the pitlane, raising questions about the fairness of the black flag penalty imposed on Dennis.

The black flag incident marks only the second time in Formula E history that a driver has faced such a severe penalty during an event. The severity of the black flag sanction has sparked debate within the racing community, with Dennis himself expressing surprise at the harshness of the punishment meted out.

Prior to the race restart, then-leader Oliver Rowland was caught on radio lobbying his team to ensure the pitlane remained closed, a move that ultimately worked in his favor but added another layer of complexity to the controversy surrounding Dennis’ black flag.

The series of events at the Tokyo E-Prix has reignited discussions around race penalties and the need for clarity and consistency in enforcing regulations within Formula E. As the Andretti team continues to dissect the incident, questions linger about the justification behind the black flag and whether a less severe penalty could have sufficed.

The Formula E community remains divided on the issue, with some calling for a review of the rules and penalties to prevent similar controversies in the future. As the dust settles on the Tokyo E-Prix black flag saga, all eyes are on Formula E officials to provide clarity and transparency in their decision-making processes to uphold the integrity of the sport.

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