The 2025 Formula E Miami E-Prix was an action-packed thriller filled with drama, crashes, and strategy twists. The race saw multiple drivers penalised for Attack Mode infringements, while a major crash brought out both the Safety Car and eventually a red flag. Amid the chaos, Pascal Wehrlein produced a stunning come-from-behind victory for TAG Heuer Porsche.
How the three-car collision changed the fate of Miami E-Prix
The drama began early as Norman Nato, driving for Nissan, secured his first Julius Baer Pole Position after edging out former teammate Jake Dennis (Andretti) in qualifying. But the final race quickly turned wild.
During the final race, a fierce three-way battle between Jake Hughes, Sébastien Buemi, and Max Günther ended in disaster when Hughes smashed into the barrier at the tight 8-9 chicane. Günther and Mitch Evans were caught up in the incident. The Safety Car was deployed, followed by a red flag that halted the race and temporarily froze António Félix Da Costa’s momentum.
After a 20-minute delay, the race resumed with a standing start, Da Costa now in the lead. From Lap 23, more than half the field dived in for their final Attack Mode activations, setting the stage for a frantic finish.
Wehrlein, who started ninth, managed his strategy perfectly and surged through the field. He clocked the fastest lap of the race (1:25.821) and completed the distance in 4:19.723 to claim victory and 26 championship points.
Lucas Di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT) finished second, 5.619 seconds behind, while Da Costa (Porsche) held on for third.
What is Attack Mode?
Nato Norman would have been the clear winner at the Miami E-Prix as he was leading the race after starting at the pole position. But his misuse of the Attack Mode led to his initial disqualification which juggled up the results drastically. He was eventually pushed to the 6th spot. The Attack Mode allows a Formula E driver to use a temporary boost of 50 kW power while driving through a designated zone on the circuit. The driver arms the Attack Mode by pressing a button on the steering wheel.
How the three-car collision changed the fate of Miami E-Prix
The drama began early as Norman Nato, driving for Nissan, secured his first Julius Baer Pole Position after edging out former teammate Jake Dennis (Andretti) in qualifying. But the final race quickly turned wild.
During the final race, a fierce three-way battle between Jake Hughes, Sébastien Buemi, and Max Günther ended in disaster when Hughes smashed into the barrier at the tight 8-9 chicane. Günther and Mitch Evans were caught up in the incident. The Safety Car was deployed, followed by a red flag that halted the race and temporarily froze António Félix Da Costa’s momentum.
🔴 RED FLAG 🔴
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) April 12, 2025
Hughes hits the wall at the chicane, Günther has nowhere to go and Evans is caught up in the incident as well.#MiamiEPrix pic.twitter.com/WPAx8MeS3W
After a 20-minute delay, the race resumed with a standing start, Da Costa now in the lead. From Lap 23, more than half the field dived in for their final Attack Mode activations, setting the stage for a frantic finish.
Wehrlein, who started ninth, managed his strategy perfectly and surged through the field. He clocked the fastest lap of the race (1:25.821) and completed the distance in 4:19.723 to claim victory and 26 championship points.
Lucas Di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT) finished second, 5.619 seconds behind, while Da Costa (Porsche) held on for third.
What is Attack Mode?
Nato Norman would have been the clear winner at the Miami E-Prix as he was leading the race after starting at the pole position. But his misuse of the Attack Mode led to his initial disqualification which juggled up the results drastically. He was eventually pushed to the 6th spot. The Attack Mode allows a Formula E driver to use a temporary boost of 50 kW power while driving through a designated zone on the circuit. The driver arms the Attack Mode by pressing a button on the steering wheel.
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