2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix | Qualifying results

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Andretti Formula E Team secured a front-row lock-out in Qualifying for the 2026 Lianxin Sanya E-Prix, as Jake Dennis claimed pole position after a fiercely competitive session. Teammate Felipe Drugovich backed up the result with a strong performance but fell 1.078 seconds short of pole. Despite the gap, Drugovich’s effort ensured Andretti locked out the front row for the race.

Drugovic and Wehrlein lead the charge into the duels

Group A saw Lucas di Grassi set the early benchmark with a 1:09.954 before Nico Mueller lowered it to 1:07.922. Felipe Drugovich then moved to the top with a 1:07.535 as times continued to tumble. After a brief yellow flag, drivers completed final flying laps, with Taylor Barnard briefly taking P1 before Drugovich responded immediately to secure top spot with a 1:07.337. Mitch Evans finished third and Nick Cassidy took fourth, with all four progressing to the duels.

Group B saw Pascal Wehrlein, who topped FP2, set the early pace and gradually improve to a 1:07.516. Jake Dennis narrowly missed the top time by 0.070 seconds, while Dan Ticktum moved into second and Nyck de Vries closed to within 0.055 seconds of Wehrlein. Wehrlein then responded with a 1:07.496 to remain fastest in the group, although he still trailed Drugovich’s Group A benchmark. He returned to the pits before the final moments. A late stoppage for Zane Maloney halted further improvements. Wehrlein topped the group and joined de Vries, Ticktum and Dennis in progressing to the duels.

Dennis takes pole after competitive duels

The Quarter Finals produced extremely close battles, with Mitch Evans defeating Taylor Barnard by just 0.001 seconds, Felipe Drugovich setting the fastest lap to beat Nick Cassidy, Dan Ticktum overcoming Nyck de Vries, and Jake Dennis eliminating Pascal Wehrlein. Evans, Drugovich, Ticktum and Dennis advanced to the Semi Finals. The Semi Finals delivered contrasting results, as Drugovich edged Evans by 0.025 seconds in a tight duel, while Dennis produced a commanding lap to defeat Ticktum after the CUPRA KIRO driver made a costly error. Drugovich and Dennis progressed to the Final to contest pole position. Ultimately, Dennis emerged victorious, beating teammate Drugovich across the line by 1.078.