Formula E returned to Rome for a double-header, with thousands of fans in attendance, and both Envision Racing drivers showed great speed.
Ending up P14 on the grid for race one, Cassidy underlined his rapid pace shown throughout practice to battle his way to ninth, bagging vital points, as well as taking the fastest lap of the race for the second time in four races.
Sunday’s E-Prix saw another cracking recovery drive from Cassidy, who couldn’t quite get it together in qualifying, but certainly got things all hooked up when the lights went out. Starting 18th, as all eyes were on the frantic race for the top three, but further back Cassidy managed to work his way up 12 places to slot himself into sixth as the race approached its climax.
Sadly, more points were not to be for Cassidy and the Envision Racing team, as it all ended in the barrier after he was shunted from behind, and despite re-joining minus his front wing. It was a cruel end and no reward for a landmark performance from Cassidy, but there’s plenty of positives to take to the next race in Monaco.
Cassidy will be back in Formula E action in two weeks time (29-30 April) on the streets of Monte-Carlo, for the Monaco E-Prix.
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