Pascal Wehrlein emerged victorious in the second Misano E-Prix, becoming the first driver in Season 10 to secure a second win in the race.
Starting in third on the grid, the German executed his strategy flawlessly, taking advantage of Oliver Rowland’s lack of energy on the last lap. This gave Wehrlein the win and propelled him to the top of the Drivers’ Championship.
Jake Dennis secured his second podium of the weekend, further solidifying his position in the championship. Meanwhile, Nick Cassidy claimed the final spot on the ABT Cupra podium in the closing stages, denying the German team a significant result after an impressive performance.
Although pole-sitter Jake Hughes couldn’t maintain his lead, he managed to finish in fifth place admirably. This was a well-deserved reward for his mature and quick performance throughout the weekend. Nissan found some consolation with Sacha Fenestraz securing his first points of the season in sixth place. Additionally, Sergio Sette Cámara surprised with a seventh-place finish for ERT.
Jean-Eric Vergne couldn’t challenge for the win and settled for eighth place. Max Günther finished ninth, while Jehan Daruvala, Maserati MSG Racing’s teammate, secured his first points of the season in tenth place.
After a disappointing Saturday for Wehrlein and Cassidy, the two title contenders can now breathe a sigh of relief as their championship aspirations are back on track.
HOW THE RACE UNFOLDED
Hughes took the lead from pole position, causing some bunching up behind him. Müller, starting in fourth, showed aggression early on and stayed in the mix. Meanwhile, da Costa quickly gained three positions, eager to prove himself after his disqualification on Saturday. Günther also stayed in the mix in eighth place, while Cassidy held onto fourth until Sam Bird overtook him, seeking redemption after missing an opportunity in the first race.
On the fifth lap, Wehrlein took the lead, with Rowland in tenth and Vergne dropping to sixth. The chaotic nature of the extreme pack style seen on Saturday was toned down, resulting in a strategically calmer race.
However, the halfway point of the race still provided some drama. The first casualty was Robin Frijns, who got stuck between da Costa and Bird in the final sector, causing him to slide into the gravel. The Safety Car was deployed, slowing down the pack more than usual. Fortunately, the Envision Racing car was removed without the need for additional laps. After a brief period, the Safety Car returned to the pits and the race resumed.
Both Andretti drivers, Norman Nato and Jake Dennis, showed impressive pace, overtaking Bird in quick succession. Hughes regained the lead and immediately activated Attack Mode, handing the lead to Cassidy. However, on the 15th lap, Hughes went off track during a battle, costing him valuable time.
Da Costa’s terrible weekend continued with a tire puncture after making contact with Vergne’s Penske in the first corner of the 12th lap.
Nato had a setback, hindering his fantastic progress and leaving the responsibility solely on Dennis’ shoulders.
Evans stopped on track on the 17th lap, but managed to continue. However, his race was effectively over. Buemi retired on the same lap, completing a miserable day for Envision.
On the 18th lap, Wehrlein and Rowland fought for position, with the German managing to advance in his Porsche. Three laps later, Rowland regained the lead. In the final stages of the race, both drivers distanced themselves from Dennis, and it was clear that one of them would emerge victorious. Rowland led with 10% battery remaining, but Wehrlein had 14%. As Rowland pulled away, it seemed that he had miscalculated his strategy.
And on the last lap, it happened.
Rowland’s battery ran out, causing the Nissan to slow down and allowing Wehrlein to take the lead. With a comfortable advantage over the chasing cars, the German crossed the finish line for the victory, becoming the first driver in 2024 to win more than one race and reclaiming the championship lead.
All attention quickly turned to Dennis, Müller, and Cassidy, who fought fiercely until the end. Dennis showed smart defensive driving and secured second place. Cassidy narrowly beat Müller by just five thousandths of a second, leaving the ABT garage disappointed.
While Rowland may feel lucky for his late victory on Saturday night, he will also feel disappointed that a double victory slipped away, potentially strengthening his lead in the championship.
For Wehrlein, the victory brought joy to Porsche after the disbelief caused by da Costa’s disqualification. It also reaffirmed his credentials as a contender for the World Championship.
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Portugal wins the Euro 2024 final in an exciting match against Spain
La selección portuguesa de fútbol conquistó el título de la Euro 2024 en un emocionante partido contra España. El juego, que tuvo lugar en el Estadio Nacional de Lisboa, estuvo marcado por mucha emoción y giros inesperados.
En la primera mitad, España abrió el marcador con un hermoso gol de su estrella delantera. Sin embargo, Portugal no se amilanó y logró empatar antes del descanso, con un gol de cabeza de su goleador.
En la segunda mitad, ambos equipos mostraron un fútbol de alto nivel, con oportunidades de gol para ambos lados. Faltando pocos minutos para el final del partido, Portugal logró marcar el gol de la victoria, con un disparo certero desde fuera del área.
La afición portuguesa enloqueció con el gol y no pudo contener la emoción al ver a su selección ganar el título europeo. Después del pitido final, los jugadores celebraron mucho en el campo, mientras los aficionados invadían el terreno de juego para celebrar con ellos.
El entrenador de la selección portuguesa destacó la determinación y el espíritu de lucha de sus jugadores. Resaltó que la conquista de la Euro 2024 es el resultado de un trabajo arduo y de una planificación bien ejecutada.
Con esta victoria, Portugal se consolida como una de las principales potencias del fútbol europeo. La selección portuguesa ya había ganado la Euro 2016 y ahora suma otro título importante a su historia.
La próxima competición de la selección portuguesa será la Copa del Mundo de 2026, donde buscará repetir el éxito alcanzado en la Euro 2024. Los aficionados portugueses confían en que su equipo puede llegar lejos y luchar por el título mundial.
Portugal está de fiesta y todo el país celebra esta importante conquista en el fútbol. Los jugadores son considerados héroes nacionales y recibirán una cálida bienvenida cuando regresen a casa.
La Euro 2024 quedará marcada en la memoria de los portugueses como un momento de gloria y unión. La selección portuguesa demostró una vez más su fuerza y talento, dejando una marca indeleble en el fútbol europeo.
