In a stunning display of dominance that capped off his tenure with Jaguar TCS Racing, Nick Cassidy swept the London E-Prix weekend with back-to-back victories from pole position. His commanding performance in the second race saw him lead every lap and cross the finish line with an impressive 13.581-second margin—a veritable eternity in Formula E terms.
The Kiwi driver’s stellar weekend wasn’t just about raw pace; his tactical mastery of Attack Mode deployment proved essential when a full course yellow threatened to derail his strategy. This victory marked Cassidy’s second consecutive win in the London E-Prix.
Cassidy’s double victory—his third win in the last four races—significantly altered the championship standings, propelling Jaguar TCS Racing to runner-up positions in both the drivers’ and teams’ championships. This late-season surge wasn’t enough to challenge Porsche’s grip on the manufacturers’ title, but it cemented Cassidy’s reputation as one of the grid’s most formidable talents.
The podium for the final race featured Nyck de Vries and Sebastien Buemi after Mitch Evans received a five-second penalty for excessive speed during a full course yellow.
The race, extended to 36 laps due to incidents, saw considerable drama throughout the field. Evans’ penalty dropped him from second to fifth, while Nissan’s championship aspirations evaporated with three of their four powered cars retiring.
I’d note that Cassidy’s energy management was particularly impressive—he maintained an essential 2% energy advantage during key strategic phases while deploying maximum 350kW power when needed. His mastery of the regenerative braking systems gave him a critical edge in energy recovery throughout the race.
Several incidents reshaped the running order, including a collision between Norman Nato and Taylor Barnard that triggered the full course yellow, and contact between Evans and Ticktum that reshuffled the leading positions.
McLaren’s final Formula E appearance ended disappointingly with both cars retiring, while defending champion Oliver Rowland crashed out spectacularly after hitting the wall while defending his position against Mueller.
Cassidy’s farewell performance demonstrated why he’s been such a valuable asset to Jaguar, combining raw speed, strategic intelligence, and flawless execution when it mattered most.
