Rowland dominates Jeddah E-Prix for historic win and championship lead extension

Rowland dominates Jeddah E-Prix for historic win and championship lead extension

By Michael Harrison

February 16, 2025 at 02:32 AM

Oliver Rowland secured a dominant victory at the second Jeddah E-Prix race, extending his championship lead with a masterful display of energy management. The Nissan driver finished 5.844 seconds ahead of polesitter Taylor Barnard in what became a historic all-British podium.

Red Nissan race car on track

Red Nissan race car on track

Strategic Attack Mode usage proved crucial to Rowland's success, with his six-minute second deployment providing a significant advantage over Barnard's four-minute allocation. Jake Hughes completed the podium after an intense battle with Barnard in the closing laps.

Jake Dennis impressed with a remarkable drive from 19th to fourth, while Nick Cassidy and Stoffel Vandoorne showed strong recovery performances to finish fifth and sixth from deep in the field. Jean-Eric Vergne, who had been in podium contention, ultimately finished seventh.

The race saw several notable incidents, including early retirements for Mitch Evans (brake-by-wire issue), Antonio Felix da Costa, and Maximilian Guenther. Sam Bird managed to secure the fastest lap despite an early 5-second penalty.

Championship standings after the race:

  • Oliver Rowland leads by 17 points
  • Taylor Barnard moves to second place
  • Nissan leads both team and manufacturer championships

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The historic result marks the first all-British podium in Formula E history, highlighting the strength of UK talent in the series.

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