Who leaves happy after the Miami E-Prix?

Written by Maahika Banerjee, Edited by Vyas Ponnuri

Formula E’s debut at the Miami Hard Rock Stadium certainly got off to a memorable start. While many were unsure what to expect, the new track quickly made its mark. While Sunshine City clearly wasn’t all sunshine throughout the weekend, it brought the heat in what can only be thought of as yet another exciting, confusing, albeit memorable race in the all-electric championship.

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With five laps behind the Safety Car, the 2026 Miami E-Prix set the stage for what became a thrilling battle for victory featuring a seemingly endless array of contenders. Impulsive moments and unpredictable twists kept viewers on their toes before topping in a triumphant performance from Mitch Evans, who once again savoured glory days as he broke a new set of records.

Mitch Evans 

If there was one driver many may not have predicted as a winner in Miami, it was Mitch Evans — and that is exactly what made the Kiwi’s victory so remarkable.

Evans achieved significant personal milestones in Miami, surpassing 1,000 career points in Formula E. He also secured his 15th victory in the championship, surpassing Sébastien Buemi to become the most accomplished driver in the series, with 120 race starts to his name. The Jaguar driver left Miami with a solidified status as one of the most accomplished drivers in the series.

Coming into the Miami E-Prix, Jaguar’s form left a major question mark, with two difficult weekends in São Paulo and Mexico City and zero points to their name. It would certainly have raised doubts over the team’s direction. However, Evans delivered a timely reminder of why he is one of the greats in the championship.

Starting ninth on the grid, Evans executed a measured, intelligent race to climb through the field and take a win few would have predicted. It was also a memorable moment for Ian James, who claimed his first victory as Jaguar’s new team principal — a clear sense of relief visible across the garage after a tense opening phase of the season.

Porsche

Miami marked a hugely positive weekend for Porsche following their disappointing stint in Mexico City, with both drivers leaving Miami encouraged after combining for 36 points and a double podium — a massive turnaround from the last race. 

Nico Müller enjoyed a breakthrough event, claiming the Julius Baer Pole Position — the first of his Formula E career after 64 race starts and just his third weekend with Porsche. Few would have predicted Müller and Felipe Drugovich fighting it out at the front in qualifying, but Formula E’s trademark unpredictability delivered exactly that.

Müller looked on course to convert his pole into a maiden victory. He delivered an excellent start and controlled the race superbly, standing firm in battles with Drugovich and later Mitch Evans. Although he ultimately had to settle for second place, it was a standout performance and his strongest showing in the championship to date.

At the other end of the garage, Pascal Wehrlein produced a measured recovery drive. Starting 12th, he crept up the field, reaching the top ten mid-race before breaking into the top five and eventually onto the podium, rounding out the top three. 

Porsche also took over the lead in the Constructors’ standings from Citroën Racing, now holding a 27-point lead. The German outfit leaves Sunshine State with 71 points to their name.

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Mahindra Racing

Mahindra Racing can leave the Miami E-Prix weekend feeling pleased with their performance. Nyck de Vries found himself immediately in the thick of action, having started fourth on the grid. He maintained a strong pace throughout and spent a substantial portion of the race in contention for a podium finish.

However, despite his efforts, de Vries was ultimately pushed out of the battle by Joel Eriksson, finishing just one place below where he started in fifth.

Edoardo Mortara, on the other hand, produced one of the standout drives of the race. Starting down in 17th, he steadily etched his way through the field, exhibiting both skill and composure under pressure, and in the end, the Swiss driver gained nine positions — crossing the line in sixth. 

The performance from both drivers underscores Mahindra’s competitiveness and strength, proving they can fight their way to strong results even in challenging circumstances.

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Joel Eriksson

Perhaps the most impressive and memorable performance of the weekend — aside from Mitch Evans — came from rookie Joel Eriksson. 

Starting sixth on the grid, Eriksson drove with maturity and composure well beyond his experience level, ultimately finishing just one place shy of the podium in fourth. 

In doing so, he outscored his more experienced teammate, Sébastien Buemi, who crossed the line in seventh. While Buemi did have a difficult race himself, Eriksson’s performance was a clear statement, showcasing his potential and marking him as yet another rookie who’s taking in their season in strong form.

Pepe Martí

For the second weekend in a row, Pepe Martí outscored his more illustrious teammate Dan Ticktum at Cupra Kiro. Martí finished ninth, having gained four positions over the course of the race. 

Alongside Sébastien Buemi, he was one of the few drivers to reach the final moments of the race with unused Attack Modes, but Martí made effective use of his boost by stacking them to climb the order and secure valuable points. His performance added four points to his own tally and a total of 10 points so far in Season 12, underlining his growing consistency and ability to maximise opportunities on race day.

Following the Miami E-Prix, Nick Cassidy continues to lead the Driver standings at 40 points. However, the Kiwi’s lead has shrunk, with competition from former champion Pascal Wehrlein, who takes second place with 38 points, followed by Jake Dennis, who was demoted to third and sits just one point behind Wehrlein.