Mitch Evans admitted successful each races of the Rome E-Prix weekend exceeded all expectations, with the New Zealander bringing himself firmly again into the championship battle because of his performances across the streets of the Italian capital metropolis.
The Jaguar TCS Racing driver stated it was a dream weekend in Rome as he climbed from ninth on the grid to win race one on Saturday earlier than successful once more on Sunday, this time from fourth on the grid. He used his assault mode late within the day on Sunday, which enabled him to cross Jean-Éric Vergne, Robin Frijns and André Lotterer to take over the lead and take the chequered flag first.
For Evans, it’s a third victory across the Roman streets, and he’s keen to hold the ‘unimaginable feeling’ of his double win into the following spherical of the 2021-22 ABB FIA Components E World Championship, which takes place in Monaco on the finish of April.
“This weekend has been a dream,” stated Evans. “I hoped to return to Rome and get some strong factors however a double win is simply unimaginable.
“Yesterday was wonderful however I knew it might be actually arduous to repeat once more at this time as these double-headers could be difficult. The Jaguar I-TYPE 5 has been simply excellent.
“That is our third win right here now and I’m going to take this unimaginable feeling and momentum into Monaco. It’s time to have a good time!”
“Superb weekend for the crew” – Sam Fowl
Crew-mate Sam Fowl was on target for a robust end result himself, however late race contact with Envision Racing’s Nick Cassidy ended his day with harm.
Nonetheless, the British racer was delighted to see the crew come away from Rome with an excellent haul of factors and two race wins for Evans and he’s aiming for the momentum to comply with them to Monaco on the finish of the month.
“Superb weekend for the crew,” stated Fowl. “To come back away with two wins with Mitch is totally unbelievable. The race automobile was implausible, and Jaguar TCS Racing have finished a shocking job within the break to remodel what was a tough begin right into a successful components.
“Congratulations to each crew member concerned and we stay up for Monaco.”
