De Vries Dominates Chaotic Tokyo
Nyck de Vries Dominates Chaotic Tokyo E-Prix; Jake Dennis Seizes Championship Lead
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Mortara claimed his fourth pole of the season on day 2, tying the Formula E single-season pole record, and led early in Race 2 as the drying track reshaped the order before Da Costa overtook for the lead.
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Race 1 was interrupted by a late red flag after a multi-car incident involving Joel Eriksson, Edoardo Mortara, Antonio Felix da Costa and Zane Maloney, which led to a one-lap green-flag sprint to decide the winner.
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Nick Cassidy finished second in Race 1 behind Nyck de Vries, with Jake Dennis unable to pass both in the final lap and settling for third.
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Race 2 on day 2 saw Oliver Rowland finish fourth for Nissan and Jean-Eric Vergne fifth for Citroën, with Norman Nato sixth for Nissan, illustrating a broad spread of pace among manufacturers.
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An extra lap was added to Race 2, allowing Jake Dennis to climb to fourth and mount a late bid with extra attack mode, heightening the title fight heading toward London.
Nyck de Vries delivered a stunning double victory at the Tokyo E-Prix, winning both Race 1 and Race 2 for Mahindra Racing in chaotic wet-to-dry conditions. Autosport reported that Jake Dennis claimed the championship lead heading into the London finale, while Porsche sealed the constructors' title across the dramatic weekend.
De Vries started Race 2 from fifth place and worked his way to the front as red flags, energy strategy, and a one-lap shootout reshaped the order. FIA Formula E confirmed it was his second win of the season, adding to a growing title narrative for a driver who had struggled for consistency earlier in the year.
Red Flags and a One-Lap Sprint Decide Race 1
Race 1 ended in chaos after a multi-car crash brought out a late red flag. Joel Eriksson, Edoardo Mortara, Antonio Felix da Costa, and Zane Maloney were all caught up in the incident, according to Autosport. Officials restarted the race with a single green-flag lap to decide the winner.
De Vries held on to win that sprint. Nick Cassidy crossed the line second. Jake Dennis pushed hard but could not pass both cars in time, settling for third. That podium gave Dennis enough points to move into the championship lead, a crucial swing heading into London.
De Vries Does It Again as Track Dries in Race 2
Race 2 began on a wet track but dried quickly, rewarding drivers who gambled on a dry setup. Edoardo Mortara claimed pole — his fourth of the season, tying the Formula E single-season record — and led early. But as grip returned, Antonio Felix da Costa overtook for the lead before the order shifted again.
De Vries came through from fifth to first, beating Nick Cassidy by a narrow margin. Jake Dennis finished fourth after an extra lap was added to the race, giving him time to use additional attack mode and mount a late charge. RACER noted that Oliver Rowland finished fourth for Nissan and Jean-Eric Vergne fifth for Citroën.
Dennis Leads the Title Race Into London Finale
The Tokyo results reshuffled the championship standings in a major way. Dennis now leads the drivers' title heading into the London E-Prix. Yahoo Sports reported that Cassidy remains in contention in second, keeping the fight alive between two drivers who have been trading blows all season.
Porsche locked up the constructors' championship across the Tokyo weekend, a significant milestone for the German manufacturer. Title contenders Ethan Evans and Pascal Wehrlein both endured disappointing results, narrowing the field of realistic challengers ahead of the finale.
De Vries' Resilience Sets Up London Showdown
De Vries' back-to-back wins in Tokyo mark a turning point in his season. He started Race 2 from fifth and won without ever leading from pole, showing the kind of patience and racecraft that defines Formula E's best. FIA Formula E highlighted how the red flag in Race 1 allowed him to defend his position at exactly the right moment.
With London now the only round remaining, the title fight centers on Dennis versus Cassidy. But de Vries has proven he can win from anywhere on the grid. The finale promises more of the unpredictable, high-stakes racing that made Tokyo one of the season's most dramatic weekends.
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