DS Automobiles Endures Tough Monaco E-Prix with Mixed Results
DS Automobiles' Formula E drivers faced incidents and penalties in an action-packed Monaco race, leaving them without points.
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What Happened
DS Automobiles had a challenging Sunday at the Monaco E-Prix, the 10th round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Despite a promising qualifying session with Taylor Barnard starting sixth and Maximilian Günther 12th, both drivers encountered setbacks. Barnard retired after a failed overtaking attempt, while Günther received a penalty that dropped him from 10th to 13th.
- 147 races contested
- 4 championship titles
- 18 victories
- 55 podium finishes
- 26 pole positions
“I had several incidents during the race, and one of them was completely my fault, so I have to apologise for that. In terms of performance, we still need to make progress and unlock a bit more race pace over the rest of the season. The team did an incredible job in qualifying. I had a great car, which let me qualify sixth on Sunday. Now we just can't wait for the next race.”
“The day got off to a great start with third-quickest time in free practice, and I felt really good in the car. We started from 12th on the grid and did our best to find the right balance between optimising track position and energy management. We didn't quite have the same pace today as we did yesterday, but we still could have scored some points. Unfortunately a penalty that I don't agree with me”
Why this matters
Formula E is the world's premier electric racing series, and DS Automobiles aims to showcase its EV technology and compete for titles, making each race outcome significant for the team's season goals.
Terms in This Story
- Formula E
- An all-electric single-seater racing championship sanctioned by the FIA, featuring cars powered solely by electric motors.
- E-Prix
- A name for a single race event in the Formula E championship, typically held on city street circuits.
- Qualifying
- A session used to determine the starting grid positions for the race, based on fastest lap times.
- Pole position
- The first place on the starting grid, awarded to the driver with the fastest qualifying time.
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