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Vandoorne's Bold Strategy Secures Maserati's Tokyo ePrix Victory

Heavy rain and a red flag reshaped the race, as Vandoorne's early pit-boost proved decisive in a dramatic opener.

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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.