23:59
See you in Rome!
Formula E fans have to wait almost two months for the next race weekend. On the second weekend in April there will be a double header in Rome. Until then!
23:58
The final placings
Wehrlein wins ahead of Lotterer, Vergne completes the podium. They are followed by Da Costa, Mortara, De Vries, Frijns, Di Grassi, Buemi, Günther, Dennis, Vandoorne, Cassidy, Turvey, Bird, Rowland, Askew, Ticktum, Evans and Camara. Giovinazzi and Sims didn’t finish their races.
23:56
Günther gets another point!
Because in the rest of the chasing field all hell broke loose in the last lap. Since many pilots were struggling with massive energy problems, de Vries advanced to sixth. Buemi and Günther just managed to score points for Nissan.
23:53
formation of groups in the last round
Wehrlein and Lotterer had already pulled away from everyone and ended up almost nine seconds ahead of Vergne and Da Costa. But the two DS Techeetah and the rest of the chasing pack ultimately separated by nine seconds. Mortara saved fifth place just before the finish.
23:52
Wehrlein wins ahead of Lotterer!
Lotterer obediently obeyed the radio instructions and did not launch an attack on Wehrlein. This is Porsche’s first victory in Formula E, and a one-two at that!
23:51
Do Evans and Rowland have enough energy?
The two have caught up with the chasing group and are currently in seventh and ninth place. But at what price? The energy doesn’t seem to be enough!
11:50 p.m
The extra round is on!
While the two Porsches should actually rock the thing home, there will probably be a few position changes behind them.
23:49
Three to nine close together
The field of pursuers has now moved really close together. Frijns has lost a few places, currently the two DS Techeetah would be third and fourth.
23:48
Lotterer wants to attack
The experienced Duisburger sees himself faster than Wehrlein driving in front of him and would have liked to have canceled the overtaking manoeuvre. But he still doesn’t get permission.
23:46
De Vries only on twelve
The reigning world champion does not seem to have managed his energy reserves well either and is being passed rank by rank. After his opening victory and tenth place in the second race, he will probably even come away completely empty-handed today.
23:45
Overtaking ban for lotterers
Pascal Wehrlein and André Lotterer could actually choose among the two teammates in which order they cross the finish line. But although Lotterer could possibly make better use of the World Championship points, he received an overtaking ban over the radio.
23:43
Frijns also overtakes Mortara
Mortara clearly has to be torn off. Frijns gets a “Good job!” after his overtaking manoeuvre. to listen. There is now a huge gap between the two leading Porsches and the chasing group.
23:42
What does the third German in the group do?
Unfortunately, the race didn’t go as planned for Maxmilian Günther, the Nissan driver finished 15th behind his team-mate Buemi.
23:40
Mortara cannot be shaken off
Actually, his energy reserves don’t allow any more attacks. Let’s see what the final ten minutes bring.
23:38
Will the Porsche curse break?
In 2019, Wehrlein ran out of energy as the leader, in 2021 they were disqualified because of unregistered tires. Everything seems set for a double victory today!
23:37
Wehrlein takes the lead!
Apparently, the energy reserves are already becoming a huge issue, because first Wehrlein and then Lotterer easily pass Mortara!
23:36
Wehrlein puts pressure on Mortara
The Sigmaringer is already stuck in the slipstream of the Geneva and still has the additional percentage point of energy.
11:35 p.m
JEV is passed through
The attack by the Porsche pilots comes sooner than expected! Is it really just because Vergne has to save energy? Frijns also passes him.
23:32
Energy management comes into focus
As the race time gets shorter, the focus naturally shifts to the energy percentage points. As the leader, Mortara has already used up the most energy, while the Porsche drivers have reserves left and could launch an attack towards the end.
23:29
18 minutes left
Mortara leads in front of Vergne, Wehrlein, Lotterer, Frijns, Da Costa. These six are still close together, there is a gap to Vandoorne.
23:28
Everyone has to pass Giovinazzi
Now it’s clear: The Italian had a puncture and came out of the pits just in front of the leading group. Of course, after the tire change, he has his normal speed again and is a real obstacle for the leaders.
23:27
Giovinazzi is lapped
Of course, the former Formula 1 driver hasn’t really arrived in the racing class yet, but that can’t be the reason why he’s being lapped right away. There must be another problem.
23:25
Da Costa passes Frijns again
He is now back in André Lotterer’s rear-view mirror. Except for the fender incident, the DS Techeetah are doing great so far and have good race speed.
23:23
Wehrlein loses another place
Again, the Porsches aren’t clever when it comes to activating Attack Mode. Vergne manages the undercut, the Frenchman grabs second place.
23:22
Da Costa’s fender wobbles
The Portuguese must have had a collision, because the mudguard wriggles in the wind and falls off at any moment. He was passed through to sixth place, but instead of the box he controls the attack mode again.
23:20
Frijns really in attack mode now
As a result, the Dutchman Lotterer is now also approaching. It seems they all used Attack Mode more effectively than the Porsches.
23:19
Da Costa passes too!
Da Costa relies on the slipstream of his colleague and also passes Lotterer on the straight. As a result, both Porsche drivers have already lost five places.
23:18
Enjoy the fastest race lap
While Mortara maintains the lead over Wehrlein in the front line, he sets a fastest race lap in Vergne in Attack Mode and overtakes Lotterer! It’s not working for Porsche yet.
23:16
Frijns misses a loop!
This is of course bitter: Da Costa, driving in front of him, forces Frijns to brake hard when driving over the strip. Frijns is forced to dodge to the right and thereby misses one of two loops to activate Attack Mode! However, he does not lose a place.
23:15
Will Wehrlein counter?
Mortara’s Attack Mode has just expired, but Wehrlein has more than a minute left.
23:14
leadership change!
In the end, Pascal Wehrlein also opted for the extra kW. For the time being he keeps his top position, but Mortara finally overtakes him on the straight!
23:12
The pursuers in attack mode
First André Lotterer, then Edoardo Mortara as well, drive over the Attack Mode strip and try to put pressure on each other and Pascal Wehrlein at the front with an undercut.
23:09
No safety car
Fortunately, Alex Sims’ car is far away from the track in a run-off zone. This means it can continue without a safety car!
23:07
Attack Mode and Yellow Flags
The Attack Mode strip is released, but yellow flags are being waved at the same time. Therefore, the entire field of drivers will wait to activate the extra kW. Alex Sims’ retirement could even result in a safety car.
23:06
The first three settle down
There is already a small gap between Lotterer and fourth-placed Vergne. Behind them, Da Costa and Frijns get along.
23:05
No position changes at the front
Behind the top group, however, it is very tight, and there is almost a traffic jam in the hairpin bend.
23:03
45 minutes plus one round from now!
The traffic light switches to green. Pascal Wehrlein has to defend himself against Edoardo Mortara immediately, but stays in front after the first corners!
10:50 p.m
Everything done!
The route is 2.6 kilometers long. It is a shortened version of the one used in Formula 1. She still has 16 curves.
10:43 p.m
Original sound Lotterer
“Actually, Mexico is a good place for Porsche. Hopefully the Mexican spirit will play along today.”
10:40 p.m
First victory for Porsche?
The racing team is still waiting for its first full success in Formula E. Curious: Pascal Wehrlein has already taken pole twice in Mexico. In 2019 in Mexico City, however, he ran out of energy, in 2021 in Puebla he was disqualified, just like his teammate André Lotterer, because the tires used had not been reported beforehand. Are things going better for Porsche today?
10:30 p.m
40,000 spectators expected
At times, up to 3,600 corona patients were treated on the site last year, thanks to the low number of infections and increasing vaccination rates, 40,000 spectators can now enjoy a race. The majority will be seated in the bleachers of the actual Foro Sol baseball stadium, through which the course meanders. In this area, the course has also been newly asphalted, the attack mode is activated here.
22:18
Return to Mexico City
The Mexico E-Prix has a long tradition; the electrified racing series has been a guest here since 2016. Jérôme D’Ambrosio won the first race here, Lucas di Grassi has even been at the top twice. Mitch Evans won the last edition in the Autodrómo Hermanos Rodríguez before moving to Puebla, 135 kilometers away, for a year due to the corona – the route in Mexico City was used as a temporary hospital during the pandemic.
22:10
The full starting lineup
Behind Wehrlein, Mortara and Lotterer, the drivers start the race in the following order: Vergne, Da Costa, De Vries, Frijns, Vandoorne, Cassidy, Günther, Evans, Askew, Sims, Di Grassi, Dennis, Rowland, Bird, Buemi, Giovinazzi , Sette Camara, Ticktum, Turvey.
22:03
Wehrlein from the Pole
The 27-year-old Sigmaringer with Formula 1 experience has already secured his first three points this weekend as pole setter. With a time of 1:07.100 minutes, he left Edoardo Mortara, one of the race winners of the opening weekend, behind in the qualifying final. His Porsche teammate André Lotterer starts from the three.
Warm welcome!
Hello and welcome to the third race of the 2022 season. At 23:00 the drivers will be fighting for the next points in this year’s world championship!