Joel Eriksson delivered his strongest Formula E weekend to date by securing fourth place in a wet and demanding Miami E-Prix, continuing a run of consistent pace from practice through to the chequered flag. The result not only marked a personal best in the series, but also contributed to a solid points return for the team during a weekend shaped by changing conditions and limited margins for error.
Fourth place for Eriksson caps strong Formula E weekend in Miami
Eriksson showed competitive pace from the opening sessions, placing himself among the frontrunners in practice before carrying that form into qualifying. He progressed to the duels and positioned himself well for the race, where conditions remained difficult throughout. Despite the low grip and high risk of mistakes, Eriksson managed the race with control and precision, converting his starting position into a fourth-place finish. The team’s overall performance was further strengthened by Sébastien Buemi, who recovered from the back of the field to finish seventh, adding valuable points and reinforcing the strength of the collective effort.
“Yeah, that’s not too bad. I mean, strong weekend overall. We were quick in AFP, quick in qualifying, making it to the jewels and then just finishing off in P4 with a good bunch of points for the whole team, actually, with Seb [Buemi] recovering from P Last [P20] to P7. So that’s just a very, very good day for the whole team. So yeah, feeling good moving on from this weekend, and hopefully, we can hit the ground running with good pace in Jeddah.”
P4 marks the best result in Eriksson’s Formula E career
The result in Miami represented a significant milestone in Eriksson’s Formula E career, standing as his best finish in the championship to date. The wet conditions placed heavy emphasis on car control, confidence and consistency, with drivers required to extract performance without overstepping the narrow limits of grip. Eriksson adapted effectively, maintaining strong pace while avoiding the errors that caught out others. The performance underlined his growing comfort in challenging conditions and reflected progress in his ability to manage the demands of Formula E racing.
“Uh, this is probably the best one, I would say because it was one, I mean, tricky, very, very tricky condition out there. We all know it’s super, super hard to drive this car in the wet. So yes, to get it, get that thing confirmed to myself that I can be quick in the wet as well and can control the car in a very fast way around the lap, that’s obviously very, very positive and a good feeling for myself. So this is obviously the strongest Formula E race so far.”
Eriksson turns focus to Jeddah
Attention now shifted to the upcoming round in Jeddah, which would present a different set of challenges, including a night race format and the introduction of pit boost. With many competitors already familiar with the circuit, preparation away from the track became increasingly important. Simulator work had played a key role in levelling the field during the previous weekend, and the focus moved to maximising that preparation to ensure a competitive start in Jeddah as the championship continued.
“Yeah, it’s going to be cool. It’s going to be a bit different. I mean, obviously it’s going to be a night race. But again, the other drivers are going to know the track. So it’s going to start a bit on the back foot, but we need to make sure we are spending enough time in the simulator to make us as prepared as possible. I think that’s where we gain some performance this weekend as well, because everybody started on the same level. Everybody started on equal level because nobody drove here before. So that was very beneficial for me. So, but hopefully, we can be up to pace when we hit the ground running in Jeddah.”
