Nick Cassidy believes that his mistake during the penultimate lap of the first Formula E race in Portland cost him the opportunity to win the championship title. If he had not spun and dropped from first to 19th position, he would have extended his lead by 49 points with only three races remaining. Cassidy admitted that it was a significant mistake on his part that he will regret for a long time.
Despite the disappointment with his error, Cassidy found some consolation in the fact that his main rival, Pascal Wehrlein, finished in 10th place, allowing Cassidy to maintain a 24-point lead in the championship. He acknowledged that he is still in a better position than before the race, but the victory would have secured the title for him. Cassidy expressed his determination to learn from his mistake and improve in the next race, which will have one less lap.
Cassidy’s race until his mistake was almost flawless, and he described it as one of the best laps he has ever done in Formula E. He was devastated that his error ruined what could have been a perfect race. Despite this setback, Cassidy remains optimistic and determined to analyze his performance and use it to his advantage in future races.
In a peculiar analogy, Cassidy compared his strategy in Formula E races to watching sheep. He explained that, as most drivers tend to follow a similar strategy based on available data, he and his team work hard to be one step ahead and anticipate what will happen next. Cassidy’s unique approach has proven successful, as he has already achieved seven race wins, making him the most successful driver of the current era.
Cassidy’s teammate, Mitch Evans, initially crossed the finish line in first place, but was penalized and dropped to eighth place for causing an incident that resulted in a tire puncture for Jake Hughes. Evans and the Jaguar team felt that the penalty was unfair and expressed their disappointment with the decision. They also raised concerns about the consistency of the commissioners’ decisions and the suitability of the chosen driver consultants to assist them.
Evans questioned why he was penalized while other incidents involving different drivers did not result in penalties. He argued that he did nothing wrong and that the incident was a result of Hughes unexpectedly changing lanes. Evans felt that the penalty was based on the consequences of the incident, rather than the action itself, which he considered unfair.
Evans’ team director, James Barclay, agreed with his driver’s assessment of the penalty and raised concerns about the consistency of the commissioners. He compared the incident to a previous one involving Sam Bird and Pascal Wehrlein, where Bird received a grid penalty for the next race. Barclay emphasized that Formula E is a unique style of racing that requires space for other cars and believed that Evans did everything he could to avoid the incident.
Barclay confirmed that they would explore the proper review process, but would take their time to decide whether to pursue an appeal. He expressed his disappointment with the penalty, stating that it did not match the severity of the incident and had a significant impact on Evans and the team’s championship aspirations.
Hughes, who suffered a puncture as a result of the incident, admitted that he was not aware of the contact until after the race. He only realized that something was wrong when he felt a change in direction. Hughes understood Evans’ frustration and acknowledged that the penalty may have been justified due to the consequences of the incident. However, he believed that it was not a deliberate or reckless move on Evans’ part.
Overall, the race in Portland was full of drama and controversies, with Cassidy’s mistake costing him a significant advantage in the championship and Evans being penalized for an incident he believed to be unintentional. The result of the race left both drivers and their teams frustrated and questioning the consistency of the stewards’ decisions.
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The country’s most popular football team, Flamengo, is facing an unprecedented crisis. After a series of defeats and below-par performances, the team’s coach, Jorge Jesus, was fired. The news shocked the fans and left many wondering what went wrong.
Jesus’ dismissal came after a string of negative results, including a humiliating defeat to their rivals, Fluminense. The coach, who was brought to Flamengo with high expectations, failed to replicate the success of the previous season when the team won the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores.
The Flamengo board decided to act swiftly after the loss to Fluminense and announced Jesus’ dismissal. The decision was met with surprise and disappointment from the fans, who had hoped that the coach would be able to turn the situation around.
Now, Flamengo is in search of a new coach to lead the team. Several names are being speculated, but so far no official announcement has been made. Meanwhile, fans eagerly await a turnaround and the team’s return to good performance.
The crisis at Flamengo is a reflection of the pressure and expectations surrounding Brazilian football. The team, known for its passionate fan base and victorious history, is going through a difficult time. Now, we must wait and see how the club will rise again and return to the path of victory.
