{"id":136405,"date":"2026-01-11T04:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T04:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallnews.in\/automobile\/2026\/01\/nick-cassidy-claims-his-first-win-with-citroen-racing-at-the-2026-mexico-city-e-prix-with-edoardo-mortara-and-oliver-rowland-securing-second-and-third-place-respectively\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T04:47:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T04:47:42","slug":"nick-cassidy-claims-his-first-win-with-citroen-racing-at-the-2026-mexico-city-e-prix-with-edoardo-mortara-and-oliver-rowland-securing-second-and-third-place-respectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smallnews.in\/automobile\/2026\/01\/nick-cassidy-claims-his-first-win-with-citroen-racing-at-the-2026-mexico-city-e-prix-with-edoardo-mortara-and-oliver-rowland-securing-second-and-third-place-respectively\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Cassidy claims his first win with Citroen Racing at the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, with Edoardo Mortara and Oliver Rowland securing second and third place respectively."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Cassidy, driving for Citroen Racing, secured a thrilling victory at the Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing qualifying session where he started 14th on the grid. Despite the initial setback, Cassidy expertly navigated the track, utilizing Formula E&#8217;s Attack Mode power boosts to overtake his competitors and cross the finish line first. He edged out Mahindra Racing&#8217;s Edoardo Mortara and Formula E title winner Oliver Rowland to claim the top spot.<\/p>\n<p>This win marks Cassidy&#8217;s first victory with Citroen Racing, and his second consecutive podium this season, following a third-place finish at the Round 1 race in Sao Paulo. The championship runner-up from last season, Cassidy has now positioned himself as a strong contender for the Formula E title, given the trend of Mexico race winners going on to clinch the championship.<\/p>\n<p>The Mexico City E-Prix was a closely contested event, with five drivers finishing within a second of each other. Taylor Barnard, driving for DS Penske, initially took the lead after forcing polesitter Sebastien Buemi into a mistake, but ultimately finished fourth. Other notable finishers included Jake Dennis in fifth, Pascal Wehrlein in sixth, and Pepe Mart\u00ed, who secured his maiden points despite incurring a 60-place penalty and a Stop\/Go penalty.<\/p>\n<p>The event drew a number of high-profile attendees, including actor and Cupra Kiro co-owner Idris Elba, Olympic gold medal-winning diver Matty Lee, and several Mexican celebrities. The race was also accompanied by live performances from Colombian singer Mike Bah\u00eda, music producer Sinego, and Mexican singer DJ LABIBE.<\/p>\n<p>Cassidy&#8217;s victory has significant implications for the Formula E championship, as he becomes a hot favorite to win the title. His win also marks a milestone for Citroen Racing, as the team secures its first victory. With this momentum, Cassidy will look to build on his success and make a strong push for the championship title in the upcoming races.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Cassidy, driving for Citroen Racing, secured a thrilling victory at the Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday, overcoming a disappointing qualifying session where he started 14th on the grid. Despite the initial setback, Cassidy expertly navigated the track, utilizing Formula E&#8217;s Attack Mode power boosts to overtake his competitors and cross the finish line first. 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