Mitch Evans delivered a masterclass in wet-weather racing to claim a sensational victory in Formula E’s Miami E-Prix, executing a decisive switchback move to seize the lead before pulling clear for a commanding win in treacherous conditions.
The Jaguar TCS Racing driver arrived in Florida without a point to his name in the opening rounds of the 2025/26 season, but stormed back into contention with a clinical drive from ninth on the grid to the top step of the podium as rain and changing conditions pushed the 20-car field to the limit over 41 laps.
After a Safety Car start, polesitter Nico Müller initially controlled proceedings, while Andretti’s Felipe Drugovich briefly surged to the front thanks to an early 350kW all-wheel-drive attack mode activation. As the rain intensified, chaos followed, and an incident involving Drugovich and Jaguar teammate António Félix da Costa eliminated both from race-winning contention.
Amid the turmoil, Evans quietly went to work. The Aucklander carved his way forward from the edge of the top 10 into podium contention, biding his time before making his move. That moment came on Lap 27, when Evans produced a perfectly judged switchback to outfox Müller and snatch the race lead.
From there, Evans was untouchable. Managing his energy and attack mode activations with precision, he steadily extended his advantage to cross the line 3.1 seconds clear, sealing his 15th Formula E victory and surpassing the 1,000-point milestone in the all-electric series.
“It’s special to have this record for the most wins,” Evans said.
“I’m still missing the big one – the championship – but these stats are great. It’s a huge testament to the team. Hopefully, this is a good restart to our season, and we can continue from 15 wins.”
Müller held on for second place for Porsche Formula E Team, while teammate Pascal Wehrlein charged from 11th on the grid to complete the podium. Joel Eriksson recorded a career-best fourth for Envision Racing, with Nyck de Vries and Edo Mortara rounding out the top six for Mahindra.
Fellow Kiwi Nick Cassidy endured a far more difficult afternoon. The Citroën Racing driver qualified seventh but struggled as the race unfolded in worsening conditions, eventually finishing 16th and outside the points. Despite the setback, Cassidy remains at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings, holding a narrow advantage with 40 points to Wehrlein’s 38 after three rounds.
Porsche continues to lead both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships as the Formula E season heads to its next stop, with Evans’ Miami breakthrough firmly re-establishing him as a major force in the title fight.
Formula E now heads to the Middle East for Round 4 of the 2025/26 season, with the championship set to resume on 13 February at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The fast, flowing Saudi Arabian venue will host the next chapter in the title fight as Evans looks to build on his Miami momentum and Cassidy aims to defend his championship lead.
Header Image: Simon Galloway/LAT Images
