Nick Cassidy is riding a wave of incredible momentum in Formula E right now. With his blistering pace and consistent performances, capturing the championship title this year looks entirely within his reach. The New Zealand driver made a high-profile switch from Jaguar TCS Racing to Citroen Racing before the season began. That decision is already paying massive dividends.
A Dream Start with Citroen Racing
Cassidy has achieved a perfect start with his new team. He has secured podium finishes in both of the opening races. His victory at the Mexico City E-Prix stands out as a particularly special moment. This win follows a notable trend, as the past three winners in Mexico have all gone on to claim the championship that same year.
The driver himself was ecstatic about his performance on the challenging Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit. Cassidy described his drive as nothing short of perfect. The result has propelled him to the top of the drivers' championship standings with a solid 40 points.
Celebrating a Masterclass in Mexico
After crossing the finish line, Nick Cassidy celebrated his hard-fought win. He shared proud photos on Instagram against the iconic backdrop of the Foro Sol stadium. His caption captured the excitement: "Ahhhh that was awesome!!! Parked it in Victory Lane in Mexico City baby! What a crazy fun race @citroenracing."
The official Formula E Instagram account responded to his post, calling his drive a "masterclass" in racing. This praise from the series itself underscores the quality of his performance.
Cassidy Breaks Down His Winning Strategy
In a post-race interview with FormulaE.com, the 31-year-old driver expressed both delight and amazement at his early success. He credited his new car for providing a competitive package. "I had a really good car, also in qualifying, but I didn't really do a great job," Cassidy admitted with characteristic humility. "Still, I knew that I had a good package."
He revealed that he expected the Mexico City race to be difficult for overtaking. "To come away with the win is pretty unbelievable," he said. Cassidy explained that he employed patience, similar to his approach in Sao Paulo, but felt the car was even stronger in Mexico. "I could really have the pace when I needed to and spread the field when I needed to," he noted.
Cassidy emphasized that winning in Formula E requires multiple elements to align perfectly. "Today they did pretty perfectly, so I was obviously very happy with how it went," he added with a smile.
An Unusual and Risky Tactic
The Kiwi driver also detailed the unconventional strategy that helped secure his victory. "It's a very unusual strategy for me, I would say," Cassidy confessed. "I wouldn't normally do a six-minute Attack Mode first, and I wouldn't normally spend a lot of energy like that at an energy-sensitive track."
He acknowledged the risk, pointing out that after Turn 9, other drivers could have passed him quite easily given his energy usage. "I did take some risks today on the strategy, and it really worked out," he concluded, satisfied with the gamble.
Championship Hopes and the Miami Challenge
With the championship lead firmly in his grasp, Nick Cassidy now sets his sights on the next challenge. The Miami E-Prix is scheduled for January 31st. Cassidy will be aiming for a remarkable hat-trick of podium finishes to further solidify his position at the top of the standings.
His incredible form, combined with the apparent strength of the Citroen Racing package, makes him the driver to beat this season. The Formula E world is watching closely to see if he can maintain this roll and convert his early promise into a championship title.
