Porsche Shines in Monaco: Strong Teamwork and Points Earned

The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team showcased remarkable teamwork and resilience during the second race of the Monaco double-header, securing 19 championship points in challenging wet conditions. António Félix da Costa finished fourth, earning an additional point for the fastest lap, while teammate Pascal Wehrlein took seventh place, solidifying Porsche's position in the standings.

Key Takeaways

• 19 Championship Points: The team scored a total of 19 points, with both drivers finishing in the top ten.

• Fastest Lap: António Félix da Costa achieved the fastest lap, marking the fifth time this season a Porsche driver has done so.

• Team Resilience: The team successfully rebuilt da Costa's car overnight after a crash in the previous race.

• Drivers' Standings: Da Costa is now second in the drivers' classification, closely followed by Wehrlein in third.

Race Overview

The Monaco E-Prix presented a challenging environment for all teams, with low grip conditions complicating the race. Despite these difficulties, the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team demonstrated exceptional performance. Da Costa's fourth-place finish and Wehrlein's seventh-place finish were crucial in maintaining their lead in the teams' standings.

Florian Modlinger, Director of Factory Motorsport Formula E, praised the team's efforts, stating, "We scored valuable points again. This was a very, very tricky day. Our car started to work from mid-race to the end when we were really fast."

Driver Insights

Both drivers shared their experiences from the race:

• António Félix da Costa: "That was one of the most difficult races I have ever done. The grip was so limited, and adapting to the drying track was a challenge. I’m happy with P4 and grateful to the team for their hard work in rebuilding my car.

• Pascal Wehrlein: "The beginning was particularly tricky. I started in P10 but quickly fell to P17 due to poor grip. Once the track dried, our pace improved significantly, allowing us to finish in P7. We need to analyze our tire warm-up issues for the upcoming races."

Championship Standings

After seven races in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the standings are as follows:

Position	Driver	Points
1	Oliver Rowland (GBR)	115
2	António Félix da Costa (POR)	67
3	Pascal Wehrlein (GER)	66
6	Jake Dennis (GBR)	44
14	Nico Müller (SUI)	24
17	Dan Ticktum (GBR)	18
22	David Beckmann (GER)	0

Looking Ahead

The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team will next compete in the Tokyo E-Prix on May 17 and 18, 2025. With the momentum gained from Monaco, the team is eager to continue their strong performance and address any challenges faced during the race.

As Porsche continues its sixth season in Formula E, the insights gained from these races are invaluable for the development of their production sports cars, further enhancing their commitment to electric mobility and performance.