Evans steals thrilling Shanghai E-Prix win with last-lap pass

Jaguar’s Mitch Evans delivered a masterclass in technique and opportunism to grab victory in a dramatic end to the Shanghai E-Prix.

Beginning third, Evans wasted no time, overtaking pole-sitter Vergne and each Nissan and Porsche drivers (Rowland, Wehrlein, and da Costa) by lap 7.

The Porsches, nonetheless, had been working sturdy as a workforce, using ATTACK MODE strategically to keep up place whereas conserving power.

By mid-race, the Porsches, led by Wehrlein, surged again into the lead. Evans remained shut behind, however the two Porsche vehicles cleverly labored collectively, strategically blocking Evans in Flip 1 and stopping him from retaking the lead.

Lap 19 proved pivotal. Evans, with a slight power benefit over da Costa, managed to squeeze previous him, setting him up for a shot at Wehrlein. Wehrlein, already depleted on power, was compelled to defend aggressively.

Evans, after a failed try on the hairpin on the earlier lap, lastly discovered his alternative on the final lap. He executed a daring exterior move round Wehrlein, stealing the lead and holding on for an exhilarating victory.

Evans’ win tightens the championship race. Cassidy lead Wehrlein within the Drivers’ desk 155 factors to 142, with Rowland third on 130.

Jaguar TCS Racing emerges even stronger within the workforce standings, extending their result in 66 factors after successful three of the final 4 races.

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