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Hughes Leads in the Morning, Guenther Sets the Fastest Lap on Formula E Testing Day 2

The second day of Formula E pre-season testing at the Circuito de Jarama saw Maserati MSG Racing’s Jake Hughes pick up where he left off on Day 1, leading the morning session and showing consistent speed. Setting the stage for DS PENSKE’s Maximilian Guenther, who in the afternoon achieved the fastest lap of the week so far.

Formula E Testing: Morning Session Recap, Jake Hughes on Top Again

Jake Hughes had an impressive start to Day 2, leading the morning session with a time of 1:28.604. His performance was particularly notable as he edged out Andretti’s Jake Dennis by just 0.081 seconds. Hughes’s consistency was evident, as his lap time continued to impress throughout the session. This solidifies his position marking him as one to watch as the GEN3 Evo cars evolve this season.

Kiro Racing testing driver Dan Ticktum placed third, closely followed by reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein. Hughes’s teammate, Stoffel Vandoorne, P5, while Sam Bird of NEOM McLaren completed the top six despite a small off-track incident where he briefly found himself in the gravel after trying to avoid a collision on cold tyres.

Jaguar TCS Racing, however, faced challenges after being absent from Day 1 due to a penalty for breaching the cost cap. Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans struggled to find their rhythm in the morning session, finishing 18th and 20th, respectively. This marks a difficult start for the team, but they will look to regain their pace as testing continues.

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Afternoon Session: Guenther Breaks Records

In the afternoon, DS PENSKE’s Maximilian Guenther recorded the fastest lap of the week at 1:28.40. Kiro’s Dan Ticktum, who was consistently quick throughout the day, finished just 0.031 seconds behind Guenther in second place, showing impressive pace.

Guenther’s teammate, Jean-Eric Vergne, secured third place, further solidifying DS PENSKE’s strong position heading into the new season. Kiro’s lineup, featuring David Beckmann alongside Ticktum, also continued to impress, with Beckmann finishing in fourth. The team’s progress signals a positive start for their new GEN3 Evo car and its potential for the future.

Other notable performances came from Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara, who finished fifth and sixth, respectively. The consistency shown by these experienced drivers underlines the fierce competition in Formula E as the teams prepare for the new season.

Zane Maloney, the young rookie with Lola Yamaha ABT, finished in a commendable eighth place, further raising expectations for his debut season. Meanwhile, Jaguar TCS Racing showed signs of recovery, with Nick Cassidy moving up to seventh place in the afternoon session.

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Marelli Joins Nissan Formula E Team as Technical Partner

As the pre-season testing sessions progress, teams continue to announce key partnerships that could shape their strategies for the upcoming season. On Day 2, the Nissan Formula E Team revealed a significant collaboration with Marelli, a global leader in automotive technology. The two-year agreement will focus on strengthening Nissan’s performance, with Marelli contributing its technical expertise, particularly in areas like control systems development.

The partnership will also see Marelli’s branding featured prominently on the rear wings of both Nissan e-4ORCE 05 cars, as well as in the team’s garage and marketing platforms. This collaboration is expected to enhance Nissan’s competitive edge in Formula E, and both companies are excited about the potential for future innovation in electrified motorsport.

Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, commented:

“We’re very proud to be teaming up with Marelli Motorsport, a leader in the industry. It’s fantastic to have them on board and we look forward to investigating areas for potential collaboration on control systems development.”

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