How Dennis conquered Rome to lay siege to the Formula E title

A Kiwi counter-offensive from Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans left Jake Dennis under fire after the opener in the Rome E-Prix double-header, but his fortunes transformed when intra-national friendly fire and superior performance enabled the British driver to charge towards the Formula E title

Updated Jul 17, 2023, 10:38 AM

On a weekend when Formula E championship rivals collided, a multi-car accident wiped out nearly half the field and a clear title favourite emerged after a virtuoso performance, it was fitting that with its gladiatorial heritage, Rome should prove to be the venue. 

While Jake Dennis has not claimed this year’s title just yet, the Briton firmly placed one hand on the crown after his performance across the scorching Rome E-Prix double-header, despite at one stage losing the championship lead he held coming into the event. 

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Author Stefan Mackley

A proud Yorkshireman, Stefan Mackley is Autosport's National Deputy Editor. Having graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in sports journalism he spent nearly four years working on local newspapers in Wiltshire - during which time he became an NQJ-qualified journalist and cut his teeth covering club racing at Castle Combe in his spare time.

Making the jump into motorsport journalism full-time, he joined the national desk for both Autosport magazine and Motorsport News in 2017 before becoming National Deputy Editor for the former in 2020.

His passion for motorsport stems from watching Formula 1 as a child with his father and is matched only by his love for Star Wars.

A better journalist than racing driver, he has so far competed in the Citroen C1 24 Hours and 116 Trophy with hopes of racing more machinery in 2021 and beyond.