Monaco E-Prix Race 2: Sebastien Buemi ends six-year Formula E winless streak

Full 2025 Monaco E-Prix Race 2 Results – Sebastien Buemi delivered a masterclass in wet-weather racing to claim Round 7 Formula E win, ending a nearly six-year winless streak.

The Envision driver’s triumph at the iconic Circuit de Monaco was not only his 14th Formula E career win-setting a new series record-but also his third victory on these legendary streets, further cementing his legacy in the championship’s history.

Monaco E-Prix Race 2 was shaped by unpredictable weather. Rain just before qualifying left the track damp for the start, adding complexity to an already challenging circuit.

Oliver Rowland driving for Nissan secured pole position in unusual circumstances after both DS Penske drivers exceeded track limits in the semi-finals, preventing a final duel.

Nyck de Vries (Mahindra) joined Rowland on the front row, with Maximilian Günther and Jean-Eric Vergne of DS Penske locking out the second row. Sebastien Buemi started from seventh, setting the stage for a remarkable comeback.

As the lights went out, the field navigated the slick conditions with caution. Rowland maintained his lead up the hill but the early laps were defined by strategic decisions around the mandatory ATTACK MODE boosts.

Buemi alongside Dan Ticktum and Jake Dennis opted to activate ATTACK MODE early, a move that would prove crucial as the race unfolded.

The opening phase saw Rowland hold firm at the front but by lap six Vergne had surged into second closely followed by Buemi and de Vries.

The race’s first major incident happened when Lucas di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT) lost control at Portier and hit the wall, triggering a Full Course Yellow on lap six. This neutralized the field and allowed teams to reassess their strategies.

As the race resumed the battle for the lead intensified. Vergne utilizing his ATTACK MODE overtook Rowland and established a four-second advantage by lap 11. De Vries and Buemi continued to apply pressure, while Günther, da Costa, Vandoorne, Cassidy, Maloney and Dennis rounded out the top ten.

However, another incident involving Nico Müller (Andretti) brought out the Safety Car on lap 14 after he crashed at Casino Square. The field bunched up, erasing Vergne’s hard-earned gap.

Once racing resumed, Sebastien Buemi demonstrated his experience and composure. He executed two decisive overtakes-one around the outside at the Hairpin and another on the inside at the chicane-moving past da Costa and Günther to climb into fourth by lap 16.

Oliver Rowland, meanwhile, delayed his ATTACK MODE activations, a gamble that ultimately cost him track position as he briefly dropped behind de Vries.

The critical moment came as Rowland attempted to reclaim second from de Vries at the chicane. In the ensuing melee, Vergne lost momentum, slipping from the lead to third.

Buemi seized the opportunity, making a clean move on de Vries out of Sainte Devote while in ATTACK MODE then pulling away as chaos erupted behind him.

With a clear track ahead Buemi managed his energy and tire temperatures expertly. Rowland having used his ATTACK MODE boosts late was unable to close the gap, finishing over three seconds adrift in second.

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Nick Cassidy produced one of the drives of the day, charging from 13th on the grid to finish third for Jaguar. It was Cassidy’s first podium in almost a year achieved by fending off a determined challenge from Porsche’s Antonio Felix da Costa who ultimately settled for fourth.

Nyck de Vries after running strongly at the front faded to fifth in the closing stages as energy management became critical. Jean-Eric Vergne who had briefly led the race finished sixth for DS Penske, just ahead of Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein.

Maximilian Günther (DS Penske) and Jake Dennis (Andretti) finished eighth and ninth, respectively, with Dennis recovering well after early contact with the barriers damaged his car’s steering. Stoffel Vandoorne (Maserati) rounded out the points-paying positions in tenth.

2025 Monaco E-Prix Race 2 Results