Nick Cassidy has made a strong start to the new Formula E season, finishing on the podium in the season-opening Sao Paulo E-Prix. The New Zealander, driving for Citroen Racing, took third place, marking his fourth consecutive podium finish. This achievement is particularly notable as it is Citroen’s first outing in the series and Cassidy’s first podium in the team’s colors. Cassidy expressed his delight at the result, saying he was “completely blown away” and proud of the team’s performance.
Despite qualifying 15th, Cassidy was able to carve his way through the field, thanks in part to the “peloton-style” racing that has become characteristic of the GEN3 era of Formula E. He managed to navigate the pack and find himself in second place with 12 laps to go, competing with Jake Dennis for the win. Although a late safety car and red flag may have contributed to the chaos, Cassidy believes his team’s strategy and driving played a bigger role in their success.
Cassidy is optimistic about the team’s chances for the rest of the season, citing their strong form in testing and practice. He acknowledges that Citroen may not have the same level of efficiency as some of their competitors, such as Porsche and Nissan, but believes they can still compete if they qualify well and play their cards right. With a debut podium under their belt, Cassidy is expecting further strong results from the team, which has been rebranded from Maserati MSG Racing.
The team’s performance is all the more impressive given the challenges they faced in qualifying, where Cassidy struggled to find pace. However, he was able to bounce back in the race, demonstrating his skill and experience in navigating the pack. Cassidy’s success is a testament to his ability to adapt to the new team and car, and he will be looking to build on this momentum in the upcoming races. With Citroen’s entry into the series, the competition is set to heat up, and Cassidy is eager to be at the forefront of the action.