Round 2 – DS PENSKE shines in Mexico City qualifying and scores first double points finish of the season
- Impressive qualifying performance with both drivers advancing to the duels and Jean-Eric Vergne reaching the semi finals.
- Hard-fought race results in double points finish for DS PENSKE in Round 2 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
- DS PENSKE moves up to P6 in Teams Championship, with Jean-Éric Vergne P8 and Maximilian Günther P11 in Drivers Championship
Mexico City – DS PENSKE team delivered another impressive performance in Round 2 of Season 11 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Both drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Maximilian Günther showcased exceptional form during qualifying session, securing top laptimes and advancing to the Duels.
The excitement peaked during quarter-finals, where both teammates went head-to-head in an intense showdown. JEV’s edged out Max with a fantastic lap, advancing to the Semi-Finals, where he secured the third best time overall. Max finished 6th in qualifying.
In contrast to the drama-filled opener in São Paulo, today’s race was a more strategic race. DS PENSKE team’s well-thought-out attack mode strategy allow both drivers to deliver a solid race. Both drivers stay clear of on -track incidents, showcasing impeccable racecraft and tactical precision.
Their strong pace and their fights throughout the race paid off, with Jean-Éric Vergne crossing the chequered flag in 5th place, adding 10 points while teammate Max finished in 6th, scoring 8 points for the Team.
With JEV and Max consistently performing at a high level, DS PENSKE squad is eager to carry this momentum into the next rounds.
Stay tuned as the series heads to a brand-new location in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The championship resumes with two exciting night races on Friday, February 14 and Saturday February 15, 2025.
Team results – 202 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix Round 2
Driver |
FP1 |
FP2 |
Quali |
Race |
JEV |
P17 |
P13 |
P3 |
P5 |
MAX |
P19 |
P9 |
P6 |
P6 |
Jean-Éric Vergne, DS PENSKE Driver – 2018 & 2019 Formula E Champion
‘On the whole it was a good weekend, for both me and the team. But I‘m still feeling a bit frustrated as it’s the second time in two races that the Safety Car has come out just when I’ve activated my Attack Mode. Without that, I really think we had the potential to finish on the podium. The positive side is clearly finishing in the points for the second consecutive occasion, having a competitive car, and that we’ve all worked well. We need to keep pushing to do even better next time.’
Maximilian Günther – DS PENSKE driver
‘Sixth place for me and two cars in the top six is a solid team result after a very positive weekend. We suffered a bit with tyre degradation, but we delivered a good all-round performance and scored some important points. I‘m happy with our speed in qualifying but also with the way that the relationship has developed between myself and the team. This was only my second race with DS PENSKE, but I have the feeling that things are going well and everything is getting more natural. I’m feeling better and better in the car and the goal is now to continue on this trajectory to move further up the order. Now I can’t wait for Jeddah!’.