Pascal Wehrlein emerged victorious in the second Misano E-Prix, becoming the first driver in Season 10 to secure a second race win.
Starting third on the grid, the German executed his strategy flawlessly, taking advantage of Oliver Rowland’s lack of energy on the final 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 clinched 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 fifth in a commendable manner. 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 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 get back on track.
HOW THE RACE UNFOLDED
Hughes took the lead from the 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 racing style witnessed on Saturday was toned down, resulting in a strategically calmer race.
However, the halfway point of the race still provided some drama. The first victim was Robin Frijns, who got caught 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 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’s 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 get ahead 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 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 lead 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 a mere 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 win escaped him, 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
L’équipe nationale portugaise de football a remporté le titre de l’Euro 2024 lors d’un match électrisant contre l’Espagne. Le match, qui s’est déroulé au Stade National de Lisbonne, a été marqué par beaucoup d’émotion et de retournements de situation.
En première mi-temps, l’Espagne a ouvert le score avec un beau but de son attaquant vedette. Cependant, le Portugal n’a pas été perturbé et a réussi à égaliser avant la pause, avec un but de la tête de son meilleur buteur.
En seconde mi-temps, les deux équipes ont montré un football de haut niveau, avec des occasions de but des deux côtés. À quelques minutes de la fin du match, le Portugal a réussi à marquer le but de la victoire, avec un tir précis de l’extérieur de la surface.
La foule portugaise était en délire avec ce but et n’a pas pu contenir son émotion en voyant son équipe remporter le titre européen. Après le coup de sifflet final, les joueurs ont célébré sur le terrain, tandis que les supporters ont envahi le terrain pour célébrer avec eux.
L’entraîneur de l’équipe nationale portugaise a souligné la détermination et l’esprit de combativité de ses joueurs. Il a souligné que la conquête de l’Euro 2024 est le fruit d’un travail acharné et d’une planification bien exécutée.
Avec cette victoire, le Portugal se positionne comme l’une des principales puissances du football européen. L’équipe portugaise avait déjà remporté l’Euro 2016 et ajoute maintenant un titre important à son histoire.
La prochaine compétition de l’équipe nationale portugaise sera la Coupe du Monde 2026, où elle cherchera à répéter le succès obtenu lors de l’Euro 2024. Les supporters portugais sont confiants que leur équipe peut aller loin et se battre pour le titre mondial.
Le Portugal est en fête et tout le pays célèbre cette importante conquête du football. Les joueurs sont considérés comme des héros nationaux et recevront un accueil chaleureux lorsqu’ils rentreront chez eux.
L’Euro 2024 restera dans la mémoire des Portugais comme un moment de gloire et d’union. L’équipe portugaise a une fois de plus prouvé sa force et son talent, laissant une empreinte indélébile dans le football européen.
