Mitch Evans Cements Legacy with Record-Breaking 15th Formula E Victory
New Zealand racing driver Mitch Evans has etched his name into the Formula E history books by securing his 15th career victory at the Miami E-Prix this season. This monumental achievement not only makes him the all-time wins leader in the electric racing championship but also highlights his remarkable loyalty, as all these triumphs have come with a single team: Jaguar TCS Racing.
A Milestone Achievement and Heartfelt Congratulations
With this historic win, Evans also surpassed the 1,000-point career mark in Formula E, further solidifying his status as one of the series' most consistent and successful competitors. The achievement drew praise from former Formula One driver Mark Webber, who publicly congratulated the Kiwi on his special accomplishment.
Formula E's official Instagram page shared a video of Webber's heartfelt message, where the Australian racing legend said, "Mitch, congratulations mate, record number of wins in Formula E, real credit to you. 15, so top of the pops there mate, all with the same brand, so yeah Jaguar, incredible loyalty there and also showing you can win across all generations of cars, so congratulations mate, super proud of you."
Evans Reflects on Webber's Support and Team Effort
In response to Webber's kind words, Evans expressed deep gratitude for the longtime support he has received. "Yeah, Mark's been there since 2011. He's given me the opportunity to come over to Europe and compete in Formula E, and he's been by my side throughout this journey. It's really, really special, so it's not just me that I feel like I'm representing, it's the people who have supported me along the way. Mark and his wife Anne have been a huge, huge part of that," Evans stated emotionally.
Fan Reactions and Series Competitiveness
The historic moment sparked enthusiastic reactions from Formula E fans on social media. One fan commented on the competitive nature of the series, writing, "The fact that 15 wins is the most wins shows how insanely competitive this series is, so fun to watch." Another supporter noted, "And this season you have a top racing mate to keep pushing you so that you both can be at the top spot for sure," while a third simply said, "Absolutely incredible! This was the sweetest!"
Season Progress and Championship Aspirations
The Miami victory marked Evans' first win of the current season, providing a crucial boost to his championship campaign. Speaking after his Round 3 triumph, the 31-year-old driver reflected, "It's special to have this record for the most wins. I'm still missing the big one, the championship, but these stats are great. It's a huge testament to the team. Hopefully this is a good restart to our season and we can continue from 15 wins."
Evans followed up his Miami success with another strong performance in Round 4 at Jeddah, where he secured a third-place podium finish. These results have propelled him to fifth position in the Formula E Drivers' Standings with 47 points, keeping him firmly in championship contention.
Looking Ahead: Madrid E-Prix and Season Finale
The Formula E calendar now enters a month-long break before resuming at the inaugural Madrid E-Prix, a new addition to the championship schedule. With 12 races remaining before the season concludes in August, Evans and his Jaguar TCS Racing team have ample opportunity to build on their recent successes and challenge for the ultimate prize that has eluded the record-breaking driver so far: the Formula E World Championship title.
