DS Automobiles Scores Points and Fastest Lap at Monaco E-Prix
DS Automobiles earned valuable points with Taylor Barnard finishing seventh and Maximilian Günther taking tenth and setting the fastest race lap at the Monaco E-Prix.
- Barnard 7th, Günther 10th
- Maximilian Günther
What Happened
DS Automobiles brought home valuable points in the first race of the Monaco E-Prix double header. Taylor Barnard finished seventh after climbing from 11th, while Maximilian Günther placed tenth after a penalty, but he set the fastest lap. The team showed strong one-lap pace with Günther qualifying third.
“I’m pleased to have scored more championship points this Saturday, even though there was the chance to score more. Several drivers proved today that it was possible to start from the back of the grid and fight back to the front thanks to the various incidents among the leaders, so I feel a little bit frustrated. Having said that, we have another opportunity to shine tomorrow and we’ll do everythin”
“I’ve got mixed feelings after Saturday’s race. On one hand, we had an exceptionally solid day: excellent pace in all three practice sessions as well as qualifying, not to mention the first half of the race, when we were running in the top three. I felt very comfortable in the car throughout the day. But the strategy aspect was more difficult, and we lost several places during the Pit Boost window.”
- 146 races
- 4 championship titles
- 18 victories
- 55 podiums
- 26 pole positions
Why this matters
This race shows how strategy and driver skill affect Formula E outcomes, with DS Automobiles demonstrating competitive pace despite penalties.
Terms in This Story
- Pit Boost
- A mandatory pit stop during a Formula E race where the car is recharged with additional energy, adding a strategic element.
- Attack Mode
- A power boost in Formula E activated by driving through a designated activation zone, providing extra power for a limited time.
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