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Jeddah ePrix recap – Antonio Felix da Costa takes first win for Jaguar TCS Racing, Sebastian Buemi and Oliver Rowland complete podium

Antonio Felix da Costa took his first win for Jaguar TCS Racing in Jeddah after a tough start to the season. Sebastian Buemi pushed the leader close for second and Oliver Rowland completed the podium in third. Pole setter Edoardo Mortara continues his search for first victory, finishing fourth, while Pascal Wehrlein placed eighth after winning the previous day,

By Ben Goddard | Updated 14/02/2026 at 18:41 GMT

Pole-sitter Mortara drops well down order after nightmare start

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The 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship roared into life with the opening four rounds at Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Miami and Jeddah with all the action live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

18:30

DA COSTA CLINCHES MAIDEN WIN FOR NEW TEAM

Antonio Felix da Costa claimed a first victory for his new team Jaguar TCS Racing and overcame late mechanical problems to take victory in the second race of the double header in Jeddah.

The Portuguese driver pulled out a winning gap with his first attack mode and then held onto his advantage in the latter stages.

However, it was not without drama as Da Costa said his Jaguar was flashing warning messages but he nursed the car home.

During a close race Sebastian Buemi (Envision Racing) used vital power to stay out of trouble in the early stages and struggled to match the pace of Da Costa as he came home second.

Meanwhile, Oliver Rowland (Nissan) turned a disastrous 17th place the previous day into a podium finish with a considered drive.

After qualifying quickest for both races in Jeddah and finishing second in the first race, Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing), placed fourth in a close finish.

Former world champion Jake Dennis (Andretti) was also handily placed for a podium battle, before a puncture ended his hopes.

Meanwhile, the previous day’s winner Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) had a disappointing drive after qualifying 11th and finished in eighth.

Wehrlein saw his lead in the drivers’ standings cut to six points, following a successful weekend for Mortara.

The Formula-E championship continues with round six in Madrid on March 21.

18:16

ROWLAND: ‘WE MADE A LOT OF CHANGES’

Oliver Rowland said his Nissan team made a ‘lot of changes’ to his car as he improved from 17th the previous day to place third in Jeddah.

He said: "Yesterday, I was pulling my hair out.

"The last two races I've struggled quite a lot on one lap, I just had no pace.

"Last night, we changed quite a lot of stuff. I’m really pleased to be back on the podium. I think thanks to my whole team, because they stayed late last night and they did a great job."

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18:11

BUEMI: ‘LED THE RACE TO AVOID CARNAGE

Sebastian Buemi said that he decided to lead the race early on to avoid the battle for placings and used some extra energy.

The Swiss driver was pleased with his second position after placing seventh the previous day.

He said: "I knew he (Da Costa) had more energy than me.

"I decided to lead the race just to avoid a little bit of the carnage, and avoid the puncture or avoid damaging the wing,

"If you fight for P3 or P4, it's a jungle out there. At the front you do save a bit less energy. It's P2. Da Costa did a better job, but we'll take those points.

"Yesterday, we qualified last. Today, to be on the podium is not bad."

18:07

DA COSTA: ‘ALARMS FLASHING AT END’

Antonio Felix da Costa said that choosing the right time to make his attack mode was crucial. Even though he had some scares in the final laps. It’s a first win for Da Costa with Jaguar TCS Racing in his fifth race for the team.
"There was a lot of management going on there," said Da Costa. "The battery energy obviously. That was the main focus for us today. I was always able to place my car in the right place in the beginning and to be very efficient.

"We played that strategy, and choosing the right times for attack modes was crucial. We did just that, and then we were able to manage. Changing teams, it's a massive workload and a lot of things to learn."

Talking about a worrying end to the race. He added: "The end there was a bit critical.

"We had some alarms popping up. I think, battery temp. I couldn't go as fast as I wanted, but I was managing the gap.

"All these alarms flashing on my dash, so I kept asking, ‘Do I need to manage something? Do I need to go slower?’ It was a little bit stressful, but we were alright."

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17:54

TOP FIVE RESULT

It’s a fifth different winner from as many races in this year’s Formula-E series. Here is the top five result of round five:

1 Antonio Felix da Costa
2 Sebastian Buemi
3 Oliver Rowland
4 Edoardo Mortara
5 Dan Ticktum

30/30

DA COSTA WINS

The Jaguar driver holds on for a clear victory, finishing ahead of Buemi in second and Rowland just holds off the charge from Mortara for third.

29/30

TEAM-MATES MARTI AND TICKTUM COLLIDE

The Cupra Kiro team-mates almost have a nightmare moment as they collide in fifth and sixth place. Common sense prevails and they are going to collect some good points.

28/30

CAN DA COSTA HOLD ON?

The Jaguar driver leads by over two seconds. Buemi is clear in second, but Rowland holds off Mortara for third. The top five have all used their attack mode.

26/30

TOP SEVEN ALL IN ATTACK MODE

Buemi and Mortara have the most attack mode remaining. However, they will be stuck behind their rivals until the final few laps.

Ticktum and Rowland are currently in second and third, but they are in danger of being passed in the final laps.

25/30

DA COSTA IN PRIME POSITION

The Jaguar driver played his first attack mode perfectly and has an advantage of over two seconds.

However, Buemi and Mortara have a second attack mode of over four minutes.

23/30

MORTARA COLLIDES WITH ROWLAND

It’s a racing incident as the pair go side-by-side. However, Da Costa has played this perfectly and has a clear lead from the chasing pack of 3.2 seconds.

Buemi and Mortara have been left frustrated by being stuck behind their rivals, while trying to push with attack mode.

21/30

DA COSTA RESPONDS TO TAKE LEAD

Rowland was just starting to move clear of the leading pack. However, Da Costa is alert to the danger and uses his attack mode to go into the lead.

Ticktum, Buemi and Mortara are all now in attack mode.

17:32

PUNCTURE FOR DENNIS

Nissan driver Evans has taken a two-minute attack mode which has sent him to the front of the front pack.

Dennis was sitting comfortably in a dangerous position, before a puncture scuppers his chances.

17/30

EVANS AND ROWLAND USING EARLY ATTACK MODE

Mitch Evans needs to make a move as he currently sits in 11th after a poor qualifying. None of the leaders have taken their first attack mode yet.

Rowland is the first of the top seven to take attack mode to fend off Evans.

15/30

MALONEY AND MARTI COLLIDE

Zane Maloney looses part of the rear of his car after he is hit from behind by Pepe Marti. Maloney is fortunate to still be racing due to the damage caused. Marti is given a warning for his behaviour.

At the front Mortara and Buemi are trading blow, but wasting energy.

13/30

MORTARA ON THE CHARGE

Ticktum has moaned that the racing is ‘getting messy’. Meanwhile, Mortara has lifted the pace and taken the lead as we approach attack mode territory.

11/30

FIGHTING TALK FROM DENNIS

The Andretti driver is less than pleased with the driving tactics of this front group. He says on the radio ‘these guys really don’t know how to win races’.

Dennis is currently saving energy in the battle between fourth and sixth in the front group.

9/30

TIGHT FRONT GROUP

Envision Racing driver Buemi is saving energy as he drops down to fourth. The engineers are all telling their drives about their energy usage.

Mortara takes the front from Rowland who responds as the four leaders are side-by-side.

7/30

WAITING GAME FOR ATTACK MODE

Rowland and Buemi change the lead for the second time in this race. Meanwhile, Da Costa is in the best seat and hasn’t moved from his second place.

Dennis and Mortara are ready to pounce in fourth and fifth respectively. It’s currently a waiting game until the first attack mode.

5/30

BUEMI HITS FRONT

The Envision Racing team have been confident with their race-pace this weekend. Buemi takes the front from Rowland who shuffles back to third.

Buemi has raised the pace, while his rivals conserve their early energy behind.