Rowland Wins Claims Second Victory Of The Season At Jeddah
Summary
In the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix, Oliver Rowland from Nissan claimed a decisive victory, marking his second win of the season and extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. Rowland demonstrated effective energy management and strategic use of ATTACK MODE, finishing 5.8 seconds ahead of McLaren's Taylor Barnard, who achieved a notable second place after starting from pole position. Completing the all-British podium was Jake Hughes from Maserati, celebrating his first Formula E podium finish.
The race faced early challenges due to collisions involving key competitors like António Félix da Costa and Maximilian Günther, showcasing intense competition and multiple lead changes. Despite a slow start due to technical issues, Rowland regained the lead and maintained a comfortable gap in the closing laps. With this victory, Rowland now holds a 17-point advantage over Barnard in the championship standings, as Nissan also leads the Teams' Championship. The next race is set to take place in Miami on April 12, continuing the thrilling ABB FIA F1 World Championship season.