With the event also being Formula E’s first visit to a permanent track (Mexico and Marrakesh are classed as semi-permanent by the way), then energy managemen proved to be crucial.
Cassidy and teammate Robin Frijins shadowed each other for much of the 45-mimute plus-one-lap race as they worked their way through the field, at the first purpose built racing circuit that FIA Formula E have raced on in their short history.
As many drivers around them struggled with grip in the wet conditions as well as energy management, Cassidy and Frijns stuck to the team’s strategy to capitalise when many others had misjudged the length of the race and hit 0% left of usable energy.
Speaking afterwards Cassidy said: “That was a crazy race with a lot going on but we felt if we kept out of trouble and stuck to our game plan that the race would come to us – although I doubt anyone could have predicted that finish! For me, it’s great to get a good result under my belt as it’s felt like it’s been coming, and really hope I can continue this momentum into Sunday’s race.”
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