Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland emerged victorious in a thrilling 2025 Monaco E-Prix Round 6, achieving his maiden win on the iconic street circuit. This triumph marks Rowland’s third victory in the initial six races of the 2024/25 season, translating to an impressive 50% win rate. His dominant performance in Monaco has significantly extended his lead in the FIA Drivers’ World Championship standings to a substantial 34 points over reigning champion Wehrlein, who finished sixth in the race. Rowland now holds a commanding 94 points.
A crucial element in Rowland’s victory was Nissan’s tactical deployment of the PIT BOOST, a feature unique to certain Formula E races, which provided him with a strategic advantage to overtake polesitter Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren Formula E Team) on Lap 13. Despite briefly relinquishing the lead to Nyck de Vries (Mahindra Racing) on Lap 26, Rowland showcased masterful race management by strategically utilizing his final ATTACK MODE on Lap 27 to swiftly reclaim the top spot. He ultimately crossed the finish line with a comfortable two-second lead over the competition.
Behind the dominant Rowland, the Andretti team experienced a bittersweet race. Jake Dennis initially finished second but was subsequently handed a five-second penalty, which relegated him to third place. His teammate, Nico Mueller, initially crossed the line in fourth but was dramatically overtaken by Eduardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing) right at the finish line, pushing Mueller down to fifth. For Nyck de Vries, his second-place finish marked a significant milestone, representing his first podium appearance since the London E-Prix in 2022 and Mahindra Racing’s first podium finish since the Mexico City E-Prix in 2023, highlighting the team’s progress. In the FIA Teams’ World Championship standings, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team currently leads Nissan Formula E Team by a narrow nine-point margin (114 to 105), while Nissan holds a lead over Porsche in the FIA Manufacturers’ World Championship standings.
The Monaco E-Prix Round 6 also attracted a star-studded guest list, with notable figures from the entertainment and sporting worlds in attendance. Award-winning actor Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina Elba, alongside actors David Harewood, Lucien Laviscount, and Tom Felton, were among the celebrities who experienced the excitement of Formula E in Monaco. Acclaimed director Anthony Byrne and actors Emmett J Scanlan, Fraser James, Ellie Bamber, and Harrison Osterfield also graced the event. The music industry was represented by Mercury Prize-nominated producer Jamie XX and rapper Bugzy Malone. From the sporting world, professional tennis player Alexander Zverev and two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi, along with his son Emerson Fittipaldi Jr., were present to witness the electric racing action.
Race Results:
- 1st: Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team)
- 2nd: Nyck de Vries (Mahindra Racing)
- 3rd: Jake Dennis (Andretti Formula E)
- 4th: Eduardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing)
- 5th: Nico Mueller (Andretti Formula E)
- 6th: Pascal Wehrlein (TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team)
Disclaimer: Race results and championship standings are based on the information available at the conclusion of Round 6 of the Monaco E-Prix and are subject to official FIA confirmation. This article provides a summary of the event and does not represent official results.
Source: Formula E
AI Assistance: Gemini
