How Evans pulled off his last-to-first recovery in Formula E's dramatic opener

Formula E’s two previous visits to Sao Paulo both produced memorable and enthralling races and this year’s edition, which played host to the start of the 2024-25 campaign, could go down as one of the all-electric championship’s most compelling races. In a contest where Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein and Nissan’s Oliver Rowland both seemed to have the fastest outright packages on the day, it was Jaguar and Mitch Evans who ended the first race of the new Gen3 Evo era on top in the most unlikely of circumstances.

The 1.82-mile street circuit has been a happy hunting ground for Evans previously, the Kiwi having won the inaugural event in 2023 before claiming the runner-up spot last season after being passed for the lead in the final few corners. His remarkable victory last weekend from last on the grid – a feat never achieved before in Formula E history – underlined the chaotic and dramatic nature of a season-opener that featured two red flags and a frightening airborne accident for reigning champion Wehrlein.