Exceptional qualifying performances in Shanghai for Jean-Éric Vergne with a Pole Position on Saturday and for Stoffel Vandoorne with P2 on the grid on Sunday.
The team collected a total of 27 points across Round 11 and Round 12.
DS PENSKE remains in 4th position in the teams’ standing.
Formula E is back in China! The inaugural Shanghai E-Prix delivered an electrifying race for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, held at the expansive Shanghai International Circuit near the bustling metropolis. The wide circuit layout facilitated numerous overtaking maneuvers, challenging drivers to meticulously manage their energy to contend for the top positions. This dynamic environment led to constant changes in race order, with multi-car battles dominating the forefront.
Round 11 –On this unique 3.05km track layout, The DS PENSKE drivers showcased their exceptional skills during the qualifying rounds, with both drivers advancing to the duels. The Frenchman Jean-Éric Vergne delivered a standout performance, setting the fastest lap of his session and securing the pole position for the finals. This marks DS PENSKE ‘s second pole position of the season.
In an intense eventful race, JEV finished in sixth place after being pushed and shoved in a competitive field. Navigating a challenging race with consistent performance, Stoffel finished 9th.
Round 12
The second day of the inaugural Shanghai E-Prix weekend saw a strong start for the DS PENSKE team, with both drivers excelling in the qualifying sessions once again. Stoffel Vandoorne delivered an outstanding performance, advancing through to the finals. In a nail-biting finish, Vandoorne narrowly missed out on securing pole position by just 1 millisecond, underscoring the intense competition and his remarkable driving skills. This marked the eighth time in 12 events that a DS PENSKE driver started on the front row. This shows a strong performance of the DS E-TENSE FE23.
The race was very close, the battle for podium positions intensified and Vandoorne crossed the chequered flag in sixth place. Two-time Formula E champion, Frenchman JEV gained two positions and secured a seventh-place finish.
With only four races remaining in the season, every point is crucial in the battle for the Team Championship. The DS PENSKE team is determined to maintain their momentum and capitalize on its strong qualifying performance.
Following the exhilarating return to China, the championship will head to the United States. A thrilling double-header is scheduled to take place at the Portland International Raceway on June 29-30. This will be a significant event for fans and competitors alike as it showcases the pinnacle of electric motorsport in the Pacific Northwest.
Team result – 2024 Shanghai E-Prix
Round 11
|
Driver |
FP1 |
FP2 |
Quali |
Race |
|
JEV |
P3 |
P2 |
P1 |
P6 |
|
VAN |
P17 |
P4 |
P8 |
P9 |
Round 12
|
Driver |
FP3 |
Quali |
Race |
|
JEV |
P7 |
P9 |
P7 |
|
VAN |
P9 |
P2 |
P6 |
Stoffel Vandoorne, 2022 Formula E World Champion
‘“It was a good qualifying, although missing pole position by just a thousandth of a second is quite frustrating! I got a good start from the front row and led the race, which was nice. But we all know that you use more energy in this position, especially on a circuit as fast as this one. When one of my opponents deployed his Attack Mode, I had to use a little more energy to follow him and that cost me a few positions afterward. I think we maximized what we had with this sixth place, just ahead of JEV. We’ve scored important points for the team, but we know we have work to do before Portland, which should be a similar type of race.”
Jean-Eric Vergne, 2018 & 2019 Formula E Champion
‘“We had a decent race, going from ninth position on the starting grid to seventh place in the end. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the race pace to fight for the podium this time, but we scored important points for the team. That said, we all know that our goal is not to finish in sixth and seventh places, so we all have to work together as a team. In this type of race on fast circuits, where efficiency plays a very important role, some of our opponents seem to have an advantage. We need to understand why to do better in the next races.”
