Overview
- Stoffel Vandoorne claimed Maserati's first Formula E win since 2022, leveraging a unique early pit-boost strategy before a red flag reshaped the race.
- Qualifying was canceled due to torrential rain, with the starting grid determined by second practice results, placing Oliver Rowland on pole.
- Maximilian Günther's technical failure caused a red flag on lap 13, allowing Vandoorne's early pit stop to give him a significant advantage after the restart.
- Oliver Rowland finished second for Nissan, extending his championship lead to 60 points over António Félix da Costa ahead of Sunday's second Tokyo race.
- Jake Dennis was disqualified for entering a closed pit lane, highlighting strict enforcement of race regulations during the chaotic event.