A chaotic conclusion to the 2025 Miami E-Prix handed Pascal Wehrlein a dramatic victory for Porsche, as Maserati MSG Racing endured a weekend of what-could-have-beens ahead of a highly anticipated double-header on home turf in Monaco.
The penultimate lap of the Miami E-Prix saw the race turned on its head following a red flag incident that thwarted several drivers’ final Attack Mode activations. While Nissan’s Norman Nato crossed the line first, a post-race penalty for not deploying his final 50kW power boost handed the win to Wehrlein, who had brilliantly timed his strategy and overtaken teammate Antonio Felix da Costa before the stoppage.
Wehrlein’s promotion to first place netted TAG Heuer Porsche a double podium, with da Costa finishing third behind Lucas di Grassi, who delivered Lola Yamaha ABT’s maiden podium in Formula E after a composed and opportunistic drive. Behind them, Nico Mueller stormed through the field from 18th to fourth, while Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara capped another strong outing with fifth.
For Maserati MSG Racing, the weekend was marked by promise and frustration. Stoffel Vandoorne once again demonstrated strong qualifying pace, lining up sixth after narrowly missing out in the Duels. In the race, an aggressive early strategy brought him up to third place, but the timing of the red flag meant his second Attack Mode was largely wasted. He ultimately finished just outside the points.
Jake Hughes, starting further back, looked set for a sensational comeback after expertly executing an energy-saving strategy that left him in a prime position to climb into the top four in the closing laps. However, a multi-car collision involving Max Guenther and Mitch Evans forced his retirement and triggered the red flag that changed the complexion of the race.
Despite leaving Miami without points, Maserati MSG Racing remain optimistic. “We were looking good with both cars to score well,” said Team Principal Cyril Blais. “It didn’t go our way, but we’ve taken a lot from this weekend that will help us in Monaco.”
That home race is now firmly in focus. Taking place on the 3rd and 4th May, the Monaco E-Prix will, for the first time, feature a double-header, offering Maserati a significant opportunity to shine in front of local fans and partners on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo.
TAG Heuer Porsche now leads the Teams’ Championship with 105 points, ahead of Nissan on 79. Wehrlein moves to third in the Drivers’ standings, trailing Da Costa and Oliver Rowland. But with Monaco next, all eyes turn to the Principality — and for Maserati MSG Racing, the stage could not be more perfectly set.
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