Nick Cassidy delivered a measured and intelligent drive to claim victory from 13th at the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, mastering a race defined by incidents, penalties and strategic gambles. Amid early chaos and a constantly shifting order, Cassidy remained composed, conserving energy and timing his Attack Mode to perfection as others tripped over mistakes. A late Safety Car reshuffled the pack, but Cassidy emerged in control, resisting pressure in the closing laps and avoiding the contact that caught out his nearest challengers. In a race where patience proved decisive, he turned disorder into dominance to secure a landmark win in Formula E’s 150th race. With this victory, Cassidy gave Citroën Racing its first-ever Formula E win.
A milestone win that set the tone for Cassidy’s Formula E campaign
For Cassidy, the Mexico City win stood out as a special moment early in the Formula E season. The result marked an ideal beginning for him and the team. Bringing satisfaction not only for himself, but also for the wider team and Citroën Racing as they embarked on their Formula E journey together. He viewed the victory as one of the more meaningful successes of his career, shaped by an awareness of just how strong the competition is across the grid. Acknowledging both good fortune and opportunity, he pointed to the importance of having a truly competitive car and the privilege of racing within leading teams. With a package that delivered everything it needed to on the day, the outcome left him deeply pleased and optimistic about what lies ahead.
“Thanks very much. Yeah, wow. For the team, for Citroën, what an entrance to Formula E, right This has been a dream start. Very, very happy for everyone there. And obviously today, very, very pleased with the result.”
“Ah, it’s up there. I mean, it’s up there. I mean, I’m very, very fortunate, to be honest. Like in this championship, there are so many good drivers, and I’ve always had kind of one of the best cars, I guess. I’ve always been in top teams and yeah, can’t ignore that. So today, again, I had a fantastic car and yeah, it’s definitely up there.”
Braking strength key as Cassidy explains controversial move
Cassidy also addressed the flashpoint involving António Félix da Costa, maintaining that his actions were clean and controlled. He explained that the opportunity presented itself under braking, an area where his car had been particularly strong, and he committed fully to the inside line. As the space narrowed, he found himself pushed towards the wall, with the resulting contact occurring ahead rather than through his own actions. From his perspective, he had already slowed the car for the corner, held his line and exited as cleanly as possible. While accepting the incident was unfortunate, he felt there was little more he could have done to prevent it. Cassidy remained confident that the move itself was fair.
“Yeah, that’s what I’ve just been. But I felt like I did a really good move. My car was very good at the brakes into five. He’d been leaving that open. I was quite far down the inside. I just kept getting kind of squeezed to the wall. So he ended up making contact with the car in front of him. But I was on the inside. I stopped for the corner and I stayed on the inside and drove out. So I don’t think I could have done any more to stop that happening. It was obviously an unfortunate circumstance. But from my side, it felt like a good move.”
Unusual Attack Mode strategy pays off late as Cassidy’s gamble succeeds
The closing laps of the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix demanded an unfamiliar approach, with Cassidy admitting the strategy was one he rarely deployed. Opting for a longer and later use of Attack Mode was an unusual call, especially with equally strong rivals applying pressure on either side. Uncertainty lingered as the race entered its final phase, and he even reconciled himself with the possibility of slipping back, content with a solid fourth place as long as he remained clear of the pack. In the end, the gamble paid off. On a day where strategy could easily have turned against him, fortune aligned, and the plan worked in his favour.
“Yeah, I mean, it was quite different for me today. I don’t know if I’ve ever taken a 6th and a 2. I might have, but it’s quite rare, I would say. But it seemed to work. I think these two guys beside me were very, very strong as well. I wasn’t sure with the last laps if I had kind of enough to hold on. I was almost kind of thinking I might end up 4th, but I was happy with that. I was 4th, broken away. But it worked out. But yeah, strategy-wise, today, you know, sometimes it goes your way, sometimes it doesn’t. And today it did.”
No belief in early-season omens as Cassidy looks to the long game
Cassidy was quick to play down any talk of momentum or superstition surrounding early-season success in Mexico City. Drawing on experience, he stressed how unpredictable Formula E can be, pointing out that both strong and difficult starts have taught him the same lesson. Consistency, rather than early headlines, remains the priority. With most of the calendar still to come and fifteen races yet to be run, he made it clear that the championship picture is far from settled.
“I know Formula E too well, and I’ve had some really bad start to seasons. Good start to seasons, and you’ve just got to be there the whole time, right? So there’s still 15 races left. It’s a long, long way to go.”
