Formula E Shanghai E-Prix: Evans, Da Costa Win Rounds 11 and 12; Cassidy Extends Championship Lead

Nick Cassidy managed to extend his championship lead after the 11th and 12th Shanghai E-Prix. Mahindra, motivated by their first points of the season in Berlin, continued to show improved form in Shanghai. Nyck de Vries maintained a competitive pace with the leading pack in Round 11, ultimately finishing P7. In Round 12, de Vries was unfortunately taken out by Sam Bird in the final chicane. Maserati's Jehan Daruvala faced challenging qualifying sessions and could only manage P19 and P17 finishes in the two races. With four rounds remaining, Caissy leads the standings by 25 points over Wehrlein, with Evans trailing Wehrlein by 10 points in third overall.

Formula E Shanghai E-Prix: Round 11 Result

Mitch Evans emerged victorious at the inaugural Shanghai E-Prix, securing his win with a thrilling last-lap overtake on Pascal Wehrlein. Nick Cassidy rounded out the podium, contributing to a Jaguar one-three and a Porsche two-five finish. Oliver Rowland managed to claim fourth place while reigning world champion Jake Dennis finished in sixth.

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The race, held at the Shanghai International Circuit, was marked by its frenetic pace and high drama. Edoardo Mortara was the only driver to retire from the race. Maximilian Günther initially finished ninth but was handed a 10-second penalty for causing a collision, which affected his final position. Additionally, Antonio Felix da Costa was given a five-second post-race penalty, dropping him from fifth to 18th place.

Formula E Shanghai E-Prix: Round 12 Result

Antonio Felix da Costa secured a majestic victory in the second race of the Shanghai E-Prix double-header, while his teammate faced a significant setback in his campaign. Starting from third, Da Costa stayed with the leaders, strategically conserving his energy until the final laps.

Jake Hughes, who started on pole, finished second, marking his first-ever podium in Formula E. Norman Nato completed the podium in third and earned the fastest lap point. Championship leader Nick Cassidy extended his lead by finishing fourth, while Mitch Evans secured fifth place. 

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Stoffel Vandoorne finished sixth, followed by Jean-Éric Vergne, with Maximilian Günther, Robin Frijns, and Oliver Rowland rounding out the top ten.