Round 3 – DS PENSKE conquers Jeddah with Pole-to-Win Triumph!
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Maximilian Günther clinches a historic Jeddah victory after securing DS PENSKE‘s maiden Pole Position.
- Double points finish for DS PENSKE, with Jean-Éric Vergne charging to P6 after a strong comeback drive.
- DS PENSKE climbs to P2 in the Team Championship, with Günther now P3 and Vergne P8 in the Drivers’ Standings.
Jeddah, Round 3 – DS PENSKE driver’s Maximilian Günther delivered a masterclass at the Jeddah Corniche circuit, securing both the Pole Position and a sensational victory in Round 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E world Championship. This milestone marks the German driver’s first win with DS PENSKE and the first time a driver has converted pole into a win in 17 Formula E races.
In an electrifying night race that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Max executed a flawless qualifying lap, dominating the final duel to seize P1 on the grid. His racecraft was on full display, as he strategically controlled the pace, defended brilliantly, and executed a decisive last-lap move at the final chicane to snatch victory from Oliver Rowland. This triumph not only cements Gunther’s place as a top contender in the championship fight but also highlight the efficiency of the DS E-Tense F25 on one of the Formula E ‘s most demanding circuits.
Teammate Jean-Éric Vergne also showcased his skill and determination. Despite narrowly missing out on the Duels in qualifying, he delivered a measured and strategic drive, starting from P10 and climbing to P6. Hi precise and well-timed Attack mode activations secured eight crucial points for the Team.
This Jeddah E-Prix also saw the introduction of the Pit Boost, a new strategic element – giving the cars an extra 10% of energy from 600kW power boost in just 30 seconds – designed to showcase technology and and add another layer of strategy to the race.
With this historic win, Günther now sits P3 in the Drivers’ standings with 37 points, while Vergne, The two-time Formula E Champion, holds P8 with 20 points. DS PENSKE’s double points finish propel the team to P2 in the Team Championship with 57 points.
The Team now turns its focus to Round 4, set to take place tomorrow, Saturday 15 February at 20h04 local time. With momentum on their side DS PENSKE is ready to fight for another victory.
Stay tuned for more electrifying action!
Team results – 2025 Jeddah E-Prix Round 3
|
Driver |
FP1 |
FP2 |
Quali |
Race |
|
JEV |
P18 |
P13 |
P10 |
P6 |
|
MAX |
P9 |
P2 |
P1 |
P1 |
Jay Penske – Owner and Team Principal
‘Max drove an unforgettable race today. This win is for the team. Thanks to their dedication, drive and determination, we’re standing on the top step. Thank you to DS Automobiles and Stellantis for providing us with an outstanding and efficient car, which Max was able to make history with and JEV an impressive race, climbing from P10 to P6. Tomorrow, we will be back on track and I’m excited to see what we can do together again in Jeddah, and beyond.’
Maximilian Günther – DS PENSKE driver – Winner of Round 3
‘It was an amazing day for us. I’m very proud and happy to take this victory—my first with the team. The men and women working behind the scenes truly deserve it! They’ve done an incredible job over the past few weeks, and there’s so much talent in this team. I love working with them! We work hard, and to be rewarded with a win in just our third race together is fantastic. It wasn’t an easy race, but we fought back to take the victory. And we did it in style—with pole position, the win, and the fastest lap. That makes me really proud.’
Jean-Éric Vergne, DS PENSKE Driver – 2018 & 2019 Formula E Champion
‘It was a great race for the whole team, and first of all, I want to congratulate Max on his victory. As for me, I moved up from 10th to sixth, and I don’t think I could have hoped for much more. Unfortunately, I lost quite a bit of time due to several incidents happening in front of me, which dropped me out of the leading group. Nevertheless, we learned a lot, and I scored more important points in the championship. Tomorrow, the goal will be to do even better.’
