Madrid E‑Prix talking points

António Félix da Costa took the win for Jaguar TCS Racing, with teammate Mitch Evans second and Pascal Wehrlein third at the inaugural Madrid E‑Prix at Jarama. (motorsportweek.com) Nick Cassidy had started on pole alongside Nyck de Vries but finished down the order after early incidents, while de Vries lost a front wing in a contact and later served a five‑second penalty. (pitdebrief.com) Strategic swings defined the 23‑lap race: Felipe Drugovich triggered the first ATTACK MODE on Lap 5, Pepe Martí led briefly on Lap 10 before pitting, and Lucas di Grassi and Maximilian Günther each spent stints at the front during pit‑boost cycles. (pitdebrief.com) Jaguar’s one‑two delivered a big points haul for the team while Pascal Wehrlein extended his drivers’ championship lead to 68 points after Madrid; António Félix da Costa moved to 45 points in the standings. (fiaformulae.com) The finish provoked heated reaction between teammates—Mitch Evans publicly expressed frustration at the parc fermé exchange—and da Costa celebrated the victory with family in the paddock after what teams described as a dramatic closing sequence. (racer.com)