Günther Takes Pole in Thrilling Jeddah E-Prix

Maximilian Günther from DS Penske has claimed pole position for the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, setting an impressive lap time of 1:14.911—his first pole in two seasons. In an all-German front row, he outpaced reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein, who finished second. Günther's performance marks a significant comeback since his last pole in Jakarta during Season 9. Oliver Rowland from Nissan and rookie Taylor Barnard from McLaren secured third and fourth positions respectively, showcasing a competitive atmosphere during the qualifying rounds.

The qualifying session was intense, demanding maximum skill from drivers, as evidenced by Günther's victories over Nyck De Vries and Barnard in the duels. Championship leader António Félix da Costa faced a setback, qualifying in seventh place, while other notable performances included Mitch Evans in fifth and Nyck De Vries in sixth. Several drivers pushed their limits to secure their grid spots, setting the stage for an exciting race under the floodlights, enhanced by the introduction of the new PIT BOOST feature.