Jaguar TCS Racing has dominated the Monaco E-Prix with Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy scoring a 1-2 for the second year running.
In 2023 it was Cassidy on the top step of the podium; this year Evans led Cassidy across the line.
It was a first Monaco win for Evans.
“Today has been amazing. A one-two for Jaguar is incredible, but to do it in Monaco makes it even more special. I’ve led the race here in Monaco many times and have achieved podiums on the streets of Monte Carlo but to have my first win of Monaco and of the season has come at such a good time for me.
“I need to keep scoring big points consistently, and I hope that I can keep this momentum heading into Berlin. Most importantly, this win is for Colin Giltrap and his family. Colin has supported my career for over 20 years, and I wouldn’t be racing and following my dreams without him.”
A well-executed team strategy from the British outfit delivered the one-two, with Evans hitting the front over Cassidy when leader Stoffel Vandoorne used his first Attack Mode on Lap 11.
Cassidy backed the trailing pack up to allow his teammate to run clear, use his two Attack Modes, and remain at the front before the duo switched places and reversed roles on Lap 14.
Evans returned to the front as Cassidy used his second Attack Mode on Lap 17, and they remained in that order until the chequered flag.
“Mitch was a deserving winner of the Monaco E-Prix. I was lucky enough to be in this position with him the other way around last year, so I am so happy for him and for everyone here at Jaguar TCS Racing this year.
“We had the performance today on my side of the garage. We struggled slightly more in practice and qualifying, but we were there when it counted, so it was a great team result overall. We can all be really proud of our efforts today,” said Cassidy.
Chaos behind the leaders culminated in a Lap 5 Safety Car after Edoardo Mortara crashed into the barriers hard at the Swimming Pool Chicane while under pressure from Dan Ticktum.
A lengthy intervention was required to remove the car and a large amount of debris was spread across the track.
Vandoorne used his Attack Mode two laps after the race resumed, then Evans hit the front and Cassidy squeezed through to second.
Once in the lead, Evans put the hammer down as Cassidy ran blocker on the pack behind.
A second Safety Car was called on Lap 25 after Nico Muller and Jake Hughes came together.
Vandoorne’s early pace was rewarded with his first DS Penske podium in third place.
Cassidy returns to second in the Driver’s Championship, seven points behind Wehrlein, while Evans jumps to fifth, 25 points off the lead.
Jaguar TCS Racing extended their Team’s Championship advantage over Porsche to 44 points.
