{"id":33401,"date":"2025-05-04T12:01:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T16:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=33401"},"modified":"2025-05-04T12:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T16:01:18","slug":"formula-e-monaco-e-prix-delusion-for-ds-penske-after-a-podium-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/05\/04\/formula-e-monaco-e-prix-delusion-for-ds-penske-after-a-podium-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula E: DS Penske Start Strong but Dwindle in Race 2 at the Monaco E-Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"

DS Penske<\/a> fought for the podium in Race 2 at the Formula E Monaco E-Prix.<\/a> However, the team finished outside the top five.<\/p>\n

Great Qualifying Led to a Tough Race for DS Penske at the Monaco E-Prix<\/h2>\n

Race 2 of the Monaco E-Prix<\/a> began on a high for DS Penske, with both drivers securing spots on the second row of the grid. Jean-\u00c9ric Vergne qualified ahead of teammate Maximilian G\u00fcnther. Pole position went to Oliver Rowland<\/a>, while Nyck de Vries lined up second.<\/p>\n

The Early Laps in Monaco<\/h3>\n

Both DS Penske drivers came under pressure from Envision\u2019s S\u00e9bastien Buemi in the early laps.<\/p>\n

The Swiss driver overtook G\u00fcnther, who immediately activated Attack Mode in response. Vergne<\/a> also triggered his Attack Mode shortly after and managed to fend off Buemi\u2019s advances with skill.<\/p>\n

Drawing on his experience, Vergne rose to second place by passing De Vries. Then, through the tunnel, he overtook Rowland to take the lead.<\/p>\n

While Vergne controlled the race from the front, G\u00fcnther battled in traffic. After being passed by De Vries, he remained closely followed by Buemi.<\/p>\n

It was a promising start for the United States-based team, which headed to Monaco with high hopes for a podium or two. However, their joy was short-lived.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong>Formula E: Oliver Rowland Extends His Championship Lead in Monaco<\/a><\/p>\n

Mid-Race Struggles for DS Penske<\/h3>\n

Vergne\u2019s grip on the lead began to weaken with ten laps to go. This was not what DS Penske wanted to see when their hopes for a podium were high.<\/p>\n

The duel with Rowland intensified, and the Briton reclaimed first place on lap 19. After being overtaken by De Vries, Vergne dropped to third. However, Rowland\u2019s pass was deemed questionable, prompting Nissan to instruct him to hand back the position.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, with just five laps remaining, Vergne moved back into third. By then, Buemi had surged to the front, with De Vries in second.<\/p>\n

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All change \u26a1\ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n

A huge battle between de Vries, Rowland, Buemi and Vergne \u2694\ufe0f#MonacoEPrix<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0io0oFVDmm<\/a><\/p>\n

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