In the Mexico City ePrix, Nyck de Vries, driving for NEOM McLaren, set the fastest lap time of 1m14.364s but crashed, bringing the session to an early end. This marks de Vries’ return to the Formula E championship after his brief experience in Formula 1 last season. However, both of the Jaguar TCS Racing drivers and the Season 8 World Champion, Stoffel Vandoorne, have received one-place grid penalties for an unspecified reason. Mitch Evans, another driver for Jaguar TCS Racing, topped the timesheets in the chilly Free Practice 2 session on Saturday. Auto racing fans eagerly await the start of the new Formula 1 season, but in the meantime, Formula E provides thrilling racing action.

De Vries’ Disappointing Return

Nyck de Vries, a former Formula 1 driver for Red Bull, made his comeback in the Formula E championship but had a disappointing start. Finishing outside the points in 15th place, de Vries was unable to make a significant impact in his first race back. Meanwhile, Mitch Evans showcased his skill during the session on Saturday morning, consistently improving his time and ending up at the top of the timesheets for nearly half of the 30-minute practice session. Evans’ strong performance sets a promising tone for the upcoming qualifying session and race.

Grid Penalties and Excitement Builds

• Nyck de Vries’ return to Formula E after his Formula 1 stint ends in disappointment, finishing 15th in the race.
• Jaguar TCS Racing drivers and Stoffel Vandoorne slapped with one-place grid penalties for undisclosed reasons.
• Mitch Evans impressed in Free Practice 2, claiming the fastest lap time and raising expectations for qualifying.
• While fans eagerly await the start of the new Formula 1 season, Formula E provides thrilling racing action.

“It’s a disappointing start for de Vries in his comeback to the Formula E championship.”

As the Formula E Mexico City ePrix event progresses, excitement builds with grid penalties, impressive performances, and unexpected setbacks. With each race bringing new challenges and opportunities, the drivers are prepared to showcase their skills in the all-electric championship. Stay tuned for the qualifying session and the race, where the fast and fierce action of auto racing will captivate fans worldwide.