For the first time in its history, the iconic Circuit de Monaco hosted a double-header Formula E weekend, featuring Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024–25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. With Gen3 Evo cars lighting up the wet and dry streets, the event spotlighted Formula E’s electric evolution, sporting drama, and environmental innovation.
It was an action-packed second race of the 2025 Monaco E-Prix double-header, where changing weather and fierce competition shaped a dramatic seventh round of the season. Pierre Casiraghi was present from the starting grid to the podium on Saturday, with Princess Charlene taking over on Sunday.
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Race 1 (Saturday): Rowland’s Masterclass
- 🇬🇧 Oliver Rowland (Nissan) claimed his first Monaco win, expertly deploying PIT BOOST and ATTACK MODE to reclaim the lead on lap 27.
- 🏁 Finished ahead of Nyck de Vries and Jake Dennis.
- 📈 With this result, Rowland boosted his win percentage to 50% and extended his championship lead to 34 points over reigning champ Pascal Wehrlein.
Race 2 (Sunday): Buemi’s Triumphant Return
- 🇨🇭 Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing) ended a six-year win drought, charging from P8 in challenging wet conditions.
- 🏆 His third Monaco E-Prix win, presented by Princess Charlene of Monaco.
- 🧠 Key move: capitalized on Rowland’s failed overtake attempt on Jean-Éric Vergne.
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Championship Standings After Monaco
- 🥇 Oliver Rowland leads with 115 points
- 🥈 António Félix da Costa and 🥉 Pascal Wehrlein follow
- 🏢 Porsche tops the Teams’ Standings with 133 points, just ahead of Nissan
Next Stop: Tokyo 🇯🇵 (May 17–18)
A high-voltage showdown awaits in Japan’s capital, where the grid will battle it out in another high-stakes double-header.
From royal podiums to electric battles, Monaco confirmed Formula E’s arrival as a premier racing spectacle.
