Tokyo represented a high-stakes spectacle in Formula E’s glittering season 10. Maserati MSG Racing’s Maximilian Guenther emerged victorious in the E-Prix, edging out Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team), marking a historic moment as the category adds another race winner.
Guenther’s victory, achieved after a strategic move to the front on lap 24, marks his team’s first win since Jakarta in season 9 and the fifth victory of his career in the series.
Guenther’s road to the laurels was not without its challenges, however, as he faced stiff competition from pole winner Oliver Rowland, defending in front of the home crowd for the Nissan Formula E team.
Read also: Renault Unveils Remanufacturing Technology with 30% Savings
Tough Battle
The German driver skillfully positioned himself behind Rowland, conserving energy for a decisive breakthrough towards the end of the race.
Despite Rowland’s best efforts to regain the lead in front of the enthusiastic Nissan fans, Guenther successfully defended his position, thwarting three attempts on the final lap.
The Tokyo E-Prix also saw a continuation of the season trend, with five different race winners representing five different teams in the first five races of season 10.
This level of competition has intensified the fight for the championship, with the top three runners often separated by less than a second and the entire pack within 10 seconds of each other.
Reigning driver Champion Jake Dennis of the Andretti Formula E team showed his skill by crossing the line in third place, ahead of the Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E team duo of Antonio Felix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein, the latter now leading the driver standings.
Nico Mueller of the ABT CUPRA Formula E team took sixth place, while Nick Cassidy finished seventh, having moved up the pack from 19th on the grid.
After the fifth round, the Tokyo E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing leads the World Team Championship with 100 points, followed by TAG Heuer Porsche with 83 points.
