The 2025 Monaco E-Prix has made motorsport history as the first-ever double-header in the Principality, delivering a weekend brimming with drama, redemption, and royal flair.
A Historic Double Feature on the Riviera
For the first time, the streets of Monte Carlo hosted two Formula E races in a single weekend, marking Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024–25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The event showcased the series’ commitment to innovation and sustainability, with the Gen3 Evo cars thrilling fans with their performance.
Race 1 (Saturday): Rowland’s Masterclass
Saturday’s race saw Oliver Rowland of Nissan clinch his first Monaco victory, demonstrating strategic brilliance. Utilizing the PIT BOOST effectively, he overtook Taylor Barnard on lap 13. Despite briefly losing the lead to Nyck de Vries, Rowland reclaimed it with a well-timed ATTACK MODE on lap 27, finishing ahead of de Vries and Jake Dennis.
This remarkable performance brings Oliver Rowland’s winning percentage to 50% and allows him to increase his championship lead to 34 points over reigning world champion Pascal Wehrlein, who finished sixth in this race and now has 60 points.
Race 2 (Sunday): Buemi’s Triumphant Return
Sunday’s race was all about perseverance, as Sébastien Buemi of Envision Racing ended a six-year victory drought. Starting from eighth, Buemi navigated the wet conditions masterfully, capitalizing on a failed overtake by Rowland on Jean-Éric Vergne. Buemi has now secured his third Monaco E-Prix win. Princess Charlene presented the trophy to him.
Royal Presence and Glamour
Princess Charlene attending the event added to the weekend’s prestige presenting trophies and gracing the Monaco E-Prix Gala at the Hôtel de Paris. She was accompanied by Princess Alexandra and her partner, Ben Sylvester Strautmann, highlighting the Princely Family’s support for sustainable motorsport. Pierre Casiraghi, Princess Caroline’s son was also present presenting prizes on the podium on Saturday.
Championship Standings After Monaco
Oliver Rowland’s consistent performance extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 115 points, with António Félix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein trailing. In the Teams’ standings, Porsche leads with 133 points, closely followed by Nissan.
Next Stop: Tokyo
The championship now heads to Tokyo for another double-header on May 17–18, promising more electrifying action in the heart of Japan’s capital.
The 2025 Monaco E-Prix not only delivered on-track excitement but also underscored Formula E’s growing prominence in the motorsport world, blending high-speed competition with royal elegance.
