Full 2025 Monaco E-Prix Race 1 Results – Oliver Rowland overcame two full course yellow flag periods and executed a late attack to claim victory, extending his Formula E championship lead.
The race held on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo was marked by a blend of calculated aggression, technical mishaps and a series of pivotal moments that shaped the outcome for every driver on the grid.
As Monaco E-Prix Race 1 began, NEOM McLaren rookie Taylor Barnard made a clean getaway from pole immediately fending off Oliver Rowland’s advances.
The opening laps were characterized by a tense but controlled pace at the front with Rowland shadowing Barnard and looking for any opportunity to capitalize on a mistake.
Behind them the field jostled for position with several drivers eyeing early use of the crucial ATTACK MODE and PitBoost strategies that would define the race’s tactical landscape.
Rowland’s race was not without its challenges. Despite concerns about a “strange noise” emanating from the rear of his Nissan-likely a lingering issue from his qualifying crash, he maintained relentless pressure on Barnard.
The first major turning point came at the Nouvelle Chicane, a favored overtaking spot in Monaco, where Rowland executed a precise move to take the lead.
His decision to delay his final ATTACK MODE activation proved pivotal, allowing him to regain lost ground after the PitBoost cycle temporarily dropped him out of podium contention.
The strategic patience combined with his ability to manage energy and tire wear set him apart as the race entered its frenetic closing stages.
Monaco E-Prix Race 1 was punctuated by two full-course yellow flags, each triggered by incidents that reshuffled the running order and forced teams to adapt their strategies on the fly.
The first major incident involved António Félix da Costa who crashed out early after a tangle with Edoardo Mortara while battling for position. Da Costa’s retirement was a significant blow for Porsche, leaving Wehrlein as the team’s sole representative in the points.
The second full-course yellow came as a result of further midfield skirmishes, compressing the field and setting the stage for a dramatic final third of the race.
Nyck de Vries driving for Mahindra emerged as Rowland’s closest challenger. The Dutchman, who had not stood on a Formula E podium in nearly three years, made significant gains during the pit cycle and even briefly took the lead after overtaking Andretti’s Nico Müller.
However, Oliver Rowland’s superior pace and energy management allowed him to retake the top spot and de Vries ultimately settled for a well-earned second place. This result marked a significant milestone for both de Vries and Mahindra, signaling a return to form for the former champion and his team.
Reigning world champion Jake Dennis delivered a gritty performance to secure third place for Andretti. Dennis’s race was complicated by a five-second penalty for overspeeding under yellow flag conditions, but the teamwork displayed by his Andretti teammate, Müller, was instrumental.
Müller who running just ahead of rivals Mortara and Wehrlein managed to slow the pace enough to ensure Dennis retained the necessary gap to hold onto the final podium spot.
Edoardo Mortara finished just outside the podium in fourth after a late-race surge. Mortara’s race was a study in perseverance as he battled through the field and capitalized on the misfortunes of other drivers including a last-lap move to snatch the position from Müller.
Müller despite his earlier heroics in support of Dennis had to settle for fifth after struggling with high energy consumption and mounting pressure from the chasing pack.
Pascal Wehrlein, the sole remaining Porsche after da Costa’s retirement, finished sixth. Wehrlein’s race was relatively quiet but effective as he avoided major incidents and maximized his points haul in difficult circumstances.
Dan Ticktum who had shown strong pace in practice and qualifying crossed the line seventh for Cupra Kiro while Robin Frijns, Stoffel Vandoorne and Maximilian Günther rounded out the top ten, each delivering solid if unspectacular drives for their respective teams.
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2025 Monaco E-Prix Race 1 Results
| Pos. | Driver | Nat | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Rowland | GBR | Nissan |
| 2 | Nyck de Vries | NED | Mahindra |
| 3 | Jake Dennis | GBR | Andretti |
| 4 | Edoardo Mortara | CHE | Mahindra |
| 5 | Nico Müller | CHE | Andretti |
| 6 | Pascal Wehrlein | DEU | Porsche |
| 7 | Dan Ticktum | GBR | Cupra Kiro |
| 8 | Robin Frijns | NED | Envision |
| 9 | Stoffel Vandoorne | BEL | Maserati |
| 10 | Maximilian Günther | DEU | DS Penske |
| 11 | Sam Bird | GBR | McLaren |
| 12 | Jean-Eric Vergne | FRA | DS Penske |
| 13 | Lucas di Grassi | BRZ | Lola Yamaha ABT |
| 14 | Norman Nato | FRA | Nissan |
| 15 | David Beckmann | DEU | Cupra Kiro |
| 16 | Taylor Barnard | GBR | McLaren |
| 17 | Jake Hughes | GBR | Maserati |
| 18 | Nick Cassidy | NZL | Jaguar |
| 19 | Sebastian Buemi | CHE | Envision |
| 20 | Mitch Evans | NZL | Jaguar |
| 21 | Zane Maloney | BRB | Lola Yamaha ABT |
| DNF | Antonio Felix da Costa | PRT | Porsche |
