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Jake Dennis Shocks with Sanya Formula E Pole, Ending Andretti’s Reign
Highlights
- Jake Dennis claimed pole for Formula E’s first Sanya E-Prix since 2019
- Andretti achieved a rare front-row lockout in qualifying
- Felipe Drugovich qualified second after a final lap mistake
- Mitch Evans secured third despite practice difficulties
- Edoardo Mortara, second in championship, failed to advance from group stage
- Oliver Rowland missed knockout duels, starting grid improved by penalty
Jake Dennis takes pole for Formula E’s first Sanya E-Prix since 2019, leading an unexpected Andretti front-row lockout after qualifying.
Felipe Drugovich makes an early error on his final lap and settles for second. Dennis secures his first pole since Jakarta last year.
Mitch Evans overcomes practice issues to qualify third. Dan Ticktum delivers clean laps to take fourth and underline his one-lap execution.
Andretti locks out the front row as Dennis takes pole, Drugovich second.
The duels hinge on teammates’ fortunes. Drugovich’s slip hands Dennis clear air, and Dennis ends the lap over a second quicker to close out the session.
Drugovich earlier edges Nick Cassidy and then Mitch Evans by 0.025s in the semifinals. Dennis eliminates Pascal Wehrlein, then defeats Ticktum after a hairpin error.
Evans advances by 0.001s over Taylor Barnard. Ticktum beats Nyck de Vries. Heat above 30°C and heavy humidity test grip, braking, and energy targets.
Mortara and Rowland fail to reach the duels, reshaping the title picture.
Championship context shifts. Edoardo Mortara fails to escape Group A. Reigning champion Oliver Rowland misses the duels and gains slightly from Barnard’s grid penalty.
Group A sends Drugovich, Barnard, Evans, and Nick Cassidy to the duels. Mortara’s exit leaves significant recovery work for race day.
In Group B, Pascal Wehrlein tops the times and advances with Nyck de Vries, Dan Ticktum, and Jake Dennis. That Porsche speed reflects recent development gains.
Barnard receives a ten-place penalty, slightly aiding Rowland’s starting position.
Zane Maloney hits the wall and damages rear suspension on his last lap, disrupting preparation and setup correlation.
Track characteristics elevate qualifying importance. With limited overtaking opportunities, attack mode placement and early pace control could decide outcomes.
Andretti’s qualifying form reframes expectations for a demanding street circuit. Dennis can dictate if he survives the launch and optimises energy.
Mortara and Rowland need decisive strategy calls and some safety-car fortune to recover. Heat management and traffic risk compound their task.
Visual Summary
JAKE DENNIS
STUNNING POLE
Drugovich
Andretti Lockout
Evans
P3 save
Ticktum
Title Twist — Mortara & Rowland OUT in Groups
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Championship contenders Mortara and defending champ Rowland were surprisingly eliminated early—leaving rivals a golden opportunity.
Semifinal margin: Drugovich beat Evans by 0.025s
Dan Ticktum advanced over De Vries
Dan Ticktum advanced over De Vries
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Track Temp:
>30°C
/ Humidity:
90%
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Track Temp:
>30°C
/ Humidity:
90%
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Andretti Dominates. Dennis on Pole.
Can the front-row lockout turn into Sanya victory, or will the chasing pack turn the tables?
Zane Muniz writes across NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, IMSA, NHRA, and dirt-racing news. His breaking-news alerts and event previews ensure motorsport fans never miss a lap, drift, or drag-strip showdown.
