A dramatic race at Mexico City saw Nick Cassidy take the win in the 150th race. Cassidy delivered a masterclass in timing and control, claiming the victory and shaking up the early title fight.
Sébastien Buemi took pole position ahead of Taylor Barnard and Edoardo Mortara in a tight final. Barnard had secured pole briefly, but a track-limits infringement saw his last lap time deleted. Championship leader Jake Dennis started from seventh, missing out on the semifinals by less than a tenth.
Early Drama and Shifting Fortunes
However, Buemi’s contention for the win disappeared immediately. Braking too late into Turn 1 saw him going off and rejoining in 17th position. From there, Taylor Barnard led Mortara for several laps, but the order was anything but stable.
Meanwhile, Pascal Wehrlein was the first to deploy Attack Mode, quickly making up several positions to fourth. By Lap 5, Mortara launched a bold move on Barnard, with Müller following suit and demoting Barnard to fourth as Wehliern drove past. With Attack Mode engaged, Wehrlein made up ten positions and put himself on pole.
Meanwhile, further back, Antonio Félix Da Costa activated Attack Mode, reaching the Top 3 by Lap 11. As the fight for the lead got tighter, Mortara retook the lead while Jake Dennis made a double overtake on Gunther and Da Acosta to put himself in sixth.
Mid-Race Battles and Comebacks
Despite losing second position during the early stages of the race, Taylor Barnard kept himself within the Top 5 for the majority of the race. On Lap 14, he put himself in third. Meanwhile, Buemi’s comeback saw him climb up to eighth position, aided by Attack Mode, as Rowland lost two positions and stayed tenth.
The race settled briefly into a tactical rhythm, with drivers balancing energy management against track position.
Neutralisations Disrupt the Order
Unexpectedly, as Rowland activated Attack Mode to start his charge, Nick De Vries stopped his car at Turn 1, and that triggered a yellow flag. A lap later, it was deemed a full-course yellow, and consequently, Rowland lost his advantage. By Lap 20, it transitioned to a safety car.
Late-Race Chaos and A Perfectly Timed Charge
From Lap 21, the race exploded into chaos as Buemi pitted to address a pressure issue while the Safety Car peeled into the pit lane at the end of the lap. On the restart, Günther and Di Grassi immediately activated Attack Mode, and by Lap 23, Barnard had muscled past Wehrlein for third. Ticktum was placed under investigation for a yellow-flag infringement.
The drama peaked on Lap 25 when Da Costa and Ticktum collided and both retired, while others began cycling through their strategies: Cassidy committed to a six-minute Attack Mode on Lap 26, diverging from the four-minute activations of teammates and rivals.
Between Laps 27 and 29, Attack Mode was triggered across the field. With brief leadership changes and a perfectly timed move, Cassidy seized the lead despite being left vulnerable without any remaining boosts.
As two extra laps were added, the closing stages became a relentless sprint, with battles raging throughout the top five. Dennis carved through the field to apply late pressure, while Cassidy defended under intense attack. In a dramatic finish, Cassidy held on for victory, with Mortara and Rowland completing the podium. Barnard passed Dennis at the final corner, and Martí produced a standout recovery drive from the back of the grid.
Looking Ahead to The Next Round
With this victory, Cassidy puts himself as the new leader, followed by Jake Dennis and Oliver Rowland. As Formula E arrives in Miami for the next race, the Drivers’ Championship is already shaping up, and every point will be crucial.