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Sebastien Buemi Breaks Six-Year Drought with Stunning Wet Monaco E-Prix Win

Buemi capitalized on attack mode strategy to claim his 14th Formula E victory, as Oliver Rowland extended his championship lead with a second-place finish.

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Overview

  • Sebastien Buemi secured his first Formula E victory since 2019, triumphing in the second Monaco E-Prix of the weekend under fully wet conditions.
  • Starting from seventh on the grid, Buemi used attack mode to overtake Oliver Rowland and Nyck de Vries, building a decisive lead in the closing laps.
  • The race marked the first completely wet Monaco E-Prix in years, presenting unique challenges for drivers in maintaining grip and executing strategy.
  • Championship leader Oliver Rowland finished second, extending his points advantage in the drivers' standings after a late surge through the field.
  • Jaguar's Nick Cassidy recovered from 13th on the grid to claim his first podium of the season, finishing third in a dramatic and unpredictable race.