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Formula E race Summary – Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (January 31, 2026)
Race Winner: Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) – This is his record 15th Formula E race win and puts him over 1,000 career points in the series.
Podium Finishers:
* 1st: Mitch Evans
* 2nd: Nico Müller (Porsche Formula E Team)
* 3rd: Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche Formula E Team)
Key Race Highlights:
* A crash between Drugovich and Antonio Felix da Costa eliminated them from contention.
* Evans climbed from the back of the top 10, making a decisive switchback move on Müller to take the lead.
* Evans controlled the race, building a 3.1-second lead by the finish.
* Strong performance from Porsche, with both drivers on the podium.
* Joel Eriksson achieved a career-best 4th place finish.
Championship Standings (After Round 3):
* Drivers:
* Nick Cassidy (Citroën racing) – 40 points (Leader)
* Pascal Wehrlein – 38 points
* Teams/Manufacturers: Porsche leads.
Next Race: Rounds 4 & 5 in Jeddah, Saudi arabia on February 13 & 14, 2026.
Driver Quotes:
* Mitch Evans: Expressed pride in the win record but emphasized his desire to win the championship.
* nico Müller: Pleased with the Porsche team’s performance and his own P2 finish, acknowledging Evans’ superior pace.
* Pascal Wehrlein: acknowledged a struggle during the weekend but was happy with a P3 finish given his starting position and a car issue.
Rookie Free Practice:
* A 40-minute session was held on January 30th,allowing 11 rookie drivers to test the GEN3 Evo cars.
* This initiative is part of Formula E and the FIA’s commitment to diversity and creating opportunities for the next generation of drivers,following the Women’s Test in Valencia.
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