Andretti Formula E’s Jake Dennis delivered a strong yet contentious performance in Round 6 of the 2025 Monaco E-Prix on Saturday. Starting from P7, the British driver fought his way through the field, capitalising on his teammate’s resolute defence in the closing laps. He ultimately secured P3, marking his first podium finish in over a year—his last being a pair of second-place results at the 2024 Misano E-Prix.
Dennis’ P3 finish “felt like a win”
Speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, during the post-race press conference, Dennis admitted that the podium “felt like a win,” particularly given the chaos that unfolded throughout Saturday’s race.
“It’s been a minute. Honestly, it felt like a win to be honest. Especially with what happened in that race.”
Nevertheless, Dennis’ journey to the podium was anything but straightforward. Although he began Qualifying with promise, he was eliminated early in the Duels stage after committing a critical error. Furthermore, during the race, he received a five-second penalty for over-speeding under full-course yellow conditions. Despite these setbacks, Dennis managed to recover strongly. However, he expressed a sense of underachievement, maintaining that the car had been capable of delivering more.
“We were really unfortunate with the pit boost situation. Losing quite a bit of time, losing two positions. But thankfully we managed to pull it back for a while.”
“We had a really quick car all day. It was definitely worthy of better than P7 in quali. [It was] just a really good car, good calls, and then just trying to avoid an incident with Nyck [de Vries] really underneath the tunnel was what cost us the 5s penalty – it was either hit the back of him or jump off the brake and overspeed. I was hoping they would be a bit more lenient with it, but ultimately took it.”
Dennis’ success owed to teammate Mueller
Significantly, Dennis credited much of his result to teammate Nico Mueller, who played a vital role in preserving the podium. In the final laps of the Monaco E-Prix race on Saturday, Mueller successfully held off Edoardo Mortara, ensuring a gap of over five seconds between Dennis and P4. This defensive effort proved decisive, allowing Dennis to retain third place despite his penalty. Mueller himself finished fifth.
“Thankfully to Nico, he helped me out a lot. I think he did have some other issues. But I do not think [I’d] be okay today if it was not for his help.”
Although the race featured several dramatic moments, Dennis still described it as an enjoyable experience from inside the cockpit.
“But yeah, it was overall just a really good Formula E race, from what it felt like inside the car anyway.”
Even so, he acknowledged that celebrations would need to be put on hold, with Round 7 fast approaching.
“Yeah, I mean, I think the celebrations would be a lot better if there was not a race tomorrow. But ultimately, we have got to do the job tomorrow and then we can celebrate. But yeah, just do it all again.”
Dennis refocusing ahead of Sunday’s race
When asked whether the double-header format diminished the prestige of racing in Monaco, Dennis echoed the sentiments of race winner Oliver Rowland. He agreed that the back-to-back structure significantly altered a driver’s approach, as well as the emotions typically associated with success at the principality.
“You definitely have to just refocus and do the job,” Dennis said.
Nevertheless, he welcomed the variation that Sunday’s race would offer.
“Thankfully, it is a different race. We do not have the pit stop. So, at least it brings a different element. Because two races are the same, it would be pretty dull, for sure.”
With Round 7 looming, Dennis remains fully focused on extracting the maximum from the weekend. Although his P3 finish may have felt like a win, the true test now lies in sustaining that momentum—and making the most of a package he firmly believes can deliver even more—as the Monaco double-header continues.
