Mitch Evans leads Formula E title race as Oliver Rowland closes in with seven races remaining

The title race currently looks wide open, with multiple drivers showing the potential to clinch the Formula E World Championship this season. Following Mitch Evans’ recent podium finishes and Oliver Rowland’s first victory of the campaign, the standings have undergone another reshuffle. While Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans currently leads the championship, Nissan’s Oliver Rowland sits close behind in second place. Here is a closer look at the Formula E championship standings.

Mitch Evans leads Formula E championship, eyes maiden title

After winning Round 9 on day one of the Monaco E-Prix, Mitch Evans expressed confidence about his championship prospects.

“I've been here before so I'm not going to get carried away, but these results are huge at this stage of the Championship, so we’ll keep trying to accumulate points and take it race by race,” he said after the race.

Evans has indeed been in this position before, coming close to winning the title on several occasions without quite managing to secure it. This season, however, he may finally be able to hold on to the championship lead, having already claimed three wins and two additional podiums. He currently tops the Drivers’ Standings with 128 points.

It is also Evans’ final season with Jaguar TCS Racing, and he will no doubt want to end his stint with the team on a high. Earlier this year, he confirmed that he would leave the outfit at the end of the season.

Who can challenge Mitch Evans in the title race?

Oliver Rowland, the reigning Formula E champion, had not featured prominently in the title battle until recently. However, his victory on day two of the Monaco E-Prix, combined with five other podium finishes, has propelled him firmly back into contention. Rowland will certainly not mind adding another Formula E title to his name after winning the championship last year. He currently trails Evans in the standings with 109 points.

Rowland recently overtook Mahindra Racing’s Edoardo Mortara, who had been comfortably sitting in second place thanks to his consistency this season. Mortara is now third in the standings with 103 points and two podium finishes.

Just behind him is Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein, who led the championship during the opening rounds of the season. He sits only two points behind Mortara on 101 points, with four podiums, including one victory.

Porsche’s Nico Muller, Jaguar TCS Racing’s Antonio Felix da Costa and Citroen Racing’s Nick Cassidy are also within striking distance, and a couple of strong podium finishes could quickly alter the complexion of the title fight.

Ten rounds have now been completed, with seven races still remaining before the championship winner is decided. Next up in Formula E is the Sanya E-Prix in June. Round 11 is scheduled to take place on June 20.

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