Five takeaways from the Mexico City E-Prix

Written by Teagan Crump

Last weekend’s Mexico City E-Prix showed that several new storylines are developing in Season 12 of Formula E. Up and down the grid, Mexico City proved to be a challenge and provided some surprising results. Here are five vital storylines following on from the E-Prix.

Race action at the Mexico City E-Prix | Hector Vivas/LAT Images

Nick Cassidy's potential on display

Nick Cassidy’s drive this weekend underlined his status as one of the strongest drivers on the current Formula E grid. Whilst Free Practice One, Two and qualifying sessions did not go the best for the driver from New Zealand, the race was a completely different story.

Cassidy gained twelve places and claimed Citroën’s maiden Formula E victory in just their second race since the French team’s debut, referring to it as a “dream start”. 

The New Zealander also added:

 “It’s the team, the car, the package and the strategy that enabled us to win that race – you can’t win this race with a bad car.”

Nick Cassidy celebrates victory in Mexico City | Zak Mauger/LAT Images

Cassidy has been a strong competitor since entering Formula E, and for the last three seasons, he has finished in the top three of the Drivers’ Championship. With three consecutive top-three finishes in the Drivers’ Championship, will 2026 finally be the year where he claims his maiden Formula E title?

Cupra Kiro are strong but unlucky.

During the E-Prix, Ticktum was running towards the front of the field before being involved in a race-ending accident on lap 25, later describing the race as “carnage.” 

He qualified in sixth place and looked set to secure his third career podium. Instead, the British driver suffered his second non-finish in two races. 

Ticktum stated that the Mexico City E-Prix was: 

“A pretty tough end to the weekend again this week.”

On the other hand, Pepe Martí scored his maiden Formula E points after finishing seventh in the Mexico City E-Prix. The Spaniard started the race from 20th position, after receiving a 60-place grid penalty (which was converted to a 10-second stop-and-go penalty during the race) which made his seventh-place finish all the more impressive.

Will technical difficulties hinder Mahindra?

Mexico City provided mixed results for Mahindra Racing- one driver was on the podium whilst the other suffered from a non-finish after a technical issue.

Mahindra car in action at the Mexico City E-Prix | Hector Vivas/LAT Images

At Valencia pre-season testing, Mortara and de Vries looked like strong competitors, however the start of the season has not been as positive. In São Paulo, Mortara did not finish, and de Vries managed ninth position. Mexico City was more positive for Mortara, with him managing to score second place. Dutchman de Vries suffered a DNF, meaning that Season 12 has been less than ideal for him so far.

Envision have a mix of results.

Sébastien Buemi is one of the oldest drivers on the Formula E grid, but that does not mean that he should be discounted. Mexico City proved that the Swiss driver still has potential and is willing to fight at the front of the field, even though he only managed to finish in seventeenth position. The former champion scored his first pole position since 2023 this weekend and highlighted the importance of experience.

The team’s rookie, Joel Eriksson, started in 18th and managed to gain places, finishing 14th. Although he did not score any points, this race provided invaluable experience and will enable him to develop and build on his skills as a driver.

Porsche has potential

Throughout the E-Prix, Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller proved themselves to be early podium and title contenders.

Porsche battling at the Mexico City E-Prix | Zak Mauger/LAT Images

Throughout the last few seasons, Porsche has consistently fought at the front of the field, winning the Drivers’ Championship in Season 10 and both the Teams’ Championship and Manufacturers’ Trophy in Season 11.

During this weekend, Porsche was frequently at the front of the field with both drivers fighting for the highest points-paying positions. The two drivers finished in sixth and ninth, earning valuable points that will help them later in the title fight.

Overall, the Mexico City E-Prix demonstrated that the Formula E title fight is wide open and that many drivers have the potential to add to their repertoire. It also showed that some teams will be hindered by technical difficulties and outside factors, which may impact their results later on in the season.