- DS Automobiles lit up the second race of the Berlin E-Prix by leading with each of its two single-seaters
- Taylor Barnard and Maximilian Günther were respectively classified 11th and 15th at the finish
- The next E-Prix will take place in Monaco on May 16 and 17
DS PENSKE’s first objective of DS PENSKE in the second race of the Berlin E-Prix this Sunday was clear: to make qualifying count. Placing its two cars in the top three of the final free practice session, the Franco-American team was a serious contender for pole position.
Taylor Barnard perfectly fulfilled his mission and qualified second, confirming all the potential of the DS E-TENSE FE25 that was evident from the start of the weekend. This result promised a lot for the eighth round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The race proved particularly demanding for the drivers on the temporary Tempelhof circuit, as expected. There were plenty of overtaking moves and tyre management was crucial on a surface that is always very abrasive.
Starting from the front row on the grid, Taylor Barnard quickly found himself in the lead and starred as one of the top-five protagonists. But the Briton experienced a more eventful end to the race, finally taking the chequered flag in 11th place.
Maximilian Günther also led the race. After a cautious start from 14th on the grid, the German driver staged a magnificent comeback to hit the front. His pace meant that he was consistently in the running for points, but a problem during a Full Course Yellow procedure ruined his chances of a good result – and the local hero ultimately finished 15th.
The DS Automobiles squad is determined to continue its efforts and is already focusing on the next E-Prix, which will take place on May 16 and 17 in Monaco. With the principality hosting a double-header, the drivers will have two opportunities to shine.
Taylor Barnard:
“The team gave us an incredible car for qualifying today and we were rewarded with a great second place on the grid. But as we have often seen before this season, we unfortunately struggled to find the right pace in the race to convert that into a result. For Monaco, that has to be our focus. So all our energy is now going into this next event.”
Maximilian Günther:
“I’m disappointed with how the weekend ended. We had put together a good race and had the chance to score solid points until a problem during the Full Course Yellow procedure. Our strategy was good and we really gave it everything. I’m still optimistic for Monaco though. We showed strong one-lap pace in Berlin as seen by our performance in practice. Now we’ve just got to do everything we can to turn this great potential into good results!”
Key figures since DS Automobiles entered Formula E:
- 145 races
- 4 championship titles
- 18 victories
- 55 podiums
- 26 pole positions
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