Oliver Rowland's strategic victory at the Mexico City E-Prix heavily relied on timely safety car interventions, which proved decisive in his path to victory.

Starting fourth after the first safety car period, Rowland maximized his Attack Mode power advantage to overtake Jake Dennis, Pascal Wehrlein, and Antonio Felix da Costa in a single lap before a second safety car deployment. The Nissan driver acknowledged that this intervention was crucial for managing his energy reserves and maintaining his position against the Porsche-powered cars.

"In the beginning, we were trying to save energy and stay calm," Rowland explained. "The safety car helped, though I lost nearly six minutes of Attack Mode. Without it, winning would have been significantly more challenging as I was struggling with efficiency after 10 laps."

Prior to the safety car, Rowland was approximately two seconds behind third-placed Dennis. While he believed he could have caught the leading group, maintaining a lead without the safety car's intervention would have been challenging due to energy consumption concerns.

Rowland's strategic approach shifted during the race. Initially planning to aim for a podium position, the safety car intervention allowed him to be more aggressive. "When I got the chance to go for it, I just went for it," he said. "After the safety car, we weren't worried about energy, so I could go full gas through all three corners."

This victory demonstrates how crucial timing and strategy are in Formula E, where energy management and opportunistic overtaking can make the difference between winning and settling for a podium position.

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