Mitch Evans Makes History with Stunning Wet Miami E-Prix Victory

Mitch Evans produced one of the finest drives of his Formula E career to secure a record-breaking 15th victory in treacherous wet conditions at the Miami E-Prix, moving clear at the top of the all-time winners list.

The Jaguar TCS Racing driver charged through the field from ninth on the grid and sealed the win with a decisive switchback manoeuvre on Nico Muller, a move that proved pivotal as the race entered its closing phase.

Muller finished second after starting from pole position, leading home a strong result for Porsche as factory team-mate Pascal Wehrlein completed the podium. Joel Eriksson impressed in the slippery conditions to take fourth for Envision Racing, with Nyck de Vries rounding out the top five.

In contrast, title contenders Nick Cassidy and Oliver Rowland endured difficult afternoons and failed to score points after spending much of the race in the lower half of the field.

Heavy rain ahead of the start created challenging conditions, prompting race control to neutralise the opening five laps behind the safety car due to limited wet-weather knowledge of the circuit. Once a standing start finally took place, Muller converted pole position ahead of Felipe Drugovich.

As is often the case in wet Formula E races, gaps opened rapidly and a leading group of seven broke clear. Evans positioned himself among the frontrunners alongside Muller, Drugovich, de Vries, Wehrlein, Eriksson and Antonio Felix da Costa, with that order stabilising through the middle phase of the race.

The complexion of the event changed on Lap 26 when Drugovich misjudged his braking at the final corner and collided with the rear of da Costa. Drugovich was forced into the pit lane for repairs, while da Costa continued but dropped several seconds behind the leaders.

One lap later came the decisive moment. Evans executed a perfectly judged switchback on Muller, using superior traction and timing to seize the lead. From that point onward, the Jaguar driver controlled the pace and gradually built a margin at the front.

With ten laps remaining, Evans led Muller while de Vries, Wehrlein and Eriksson were locked in a tense fight for the final podium position. All five drivers still had one Attack Mode activation remaining, setting up a strategic endgame.

Wehrlein made the first move by activating his final Attack Mode on Lap 33, allowing him to overtake de Vries and move into third. Muller responded one lap later, with Evans activating his final Attack Mode shortly after to protect the lead.

The front three then pulled clear, while de Vries unexpectedly lost ground and slipped behind Eriksson. Although he stabilised his pace late on, de Vries was unable to reclaim fourth and finished fifth.

At the front, the order remained unchanged to the flag. Evans crossed the line to secure a landmark victory, with Muller second and Wehrlein third, sealing a valuable double podium for Porsche.

Beyond the immediate result, the race carried significant implications for the championship picture. Evans’ victory reinforced his reputation as one of Formula E’s most effective wet-weather drivers and delivered a major boost to Jaguar’s campaign.

The Miami E-Prix also underlined the importance of adaptability and strategic execution in Formula E. Precise timing of Attack Mode usage and confidence in low-grip conditions proved decisive, with even small errors carrying major consequences.

As the championship progresses, Evans’ performance in Miami stands as a statement result that highlights how experience and execution remain decisive when conditions are at their most demanding.