The 2023 Cape Town E-Prix saw a dramatic and historic victory by Antonio Felix da Costa. The race, the first of its kind in Cape Town, gave spectators a glimpse of a more sustainable future. With Mahindra Racing pulling out due to suspension issues, customer team ABT Cupra was unable to compete. However, Nissan Formula E Team's Sacha Fenestraz led at the start of the race, with Maserati MSG Racing's Maximilian Gunther following close behind. Third place went to Envision Racing's Nick Cassidy. Spectators were delighted by the action on the track, and cheered as Antonio Felix da Costa crossed the finish line victorious. The Cape Town E-Prix was an incredible success for Formula E and electric racing in South Africa.
Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E Team’s Antonio Felix da Costa in action during the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)
South African Formula E driver, Kelvin van der Linde for ABT Cupra during the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix Shakedown and Free Practice 1 on Friday, 24 February 2023 in Cape Town. During qualifying on Saturday, 25 February 2023, Mahindra Racing pulled out of the E-Prix due to suspension issues. As a customer of Mahindra, the decision took Van der Linde’s team ABT Cupra out of the race. (Photo: Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images)
Avalanche Andretti’s Jake Dennis during the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix Free Practice 2 on 25 February 2023. (Photo: Ziyaad Douglas / Gallo Images) Team Nissan Formula E during the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix Free Practice 2 on 25 February 2023. (Photo: Ziyaad Douglas / Gallo Images) The Envision Racing team on the track before the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. Envision’s Nick Cassidy, later bagged third place on Saturday. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) Spectators watch the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) The DS Penske team on the track before the start of the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. The team’s Jean-Éric Vergne later won second place on Saturday. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) Nissan Formula E Team's Sacha Fenestraz leads at the start of the race on 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) Maximilian Gunther, Maserati MSG Racing, Maserati Tipo Folgore, leads Sacha Fenestraz, Nissan Formula E Team, Nissan e-4ORCE 04, who leads Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Penske, DS E-Tense FE23 during the Cape Town E-Prix at Cape Town Street Circuit on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Supplied / Formula E / Simon Galloway / LAT Images) Spectators watch the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Supplied / Formula E / Jed Leicester) Envision Racing's Nick Cassidy in action during the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) Spectators enjoy the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E Team’s Antonio Felix da Costa celebrates after winning the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O’Regan)
I feel this is the way to go for motor sport, but apart from one or two moments, it was a bit of a snooze fest unfortunately :(
If they want to attract viewers, they need to create a better circuit with more overtaking opportunities and have pit stops/ a pit stop. Re-look at the design of the cars, so you can change the battries during a pit stop, allowing the drivers to RACE for the duration of the event, removing the pedestrian procession with drivers just conserving energy.
Mike SchroederFeb 28, 2023, 10:50 AM
A "pedestrian procession" at 220km/h? I for one do not want to be that pedestrian ...
Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E Team’s Antonio Felix da Costa in action during the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan) /file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial.jpg "South African Formula E driver, Kelvin van der Linde for ABT Cupra during the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix Shakedown and Free Practice 1 on Friday, 24 February 2023 in Cape Town. During qualifying on Saturday, 25 February 2023, Mahindra Racing pulled out of the E-Prix due to suspension issues. As a customer of Mahindra, the decision took Van der Linde’s team ABT Cupra out of the race. (Photo: Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-2.jpg "Avalanche Andretti’s Jake Dennis during the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix Free Practice 2 on 25 February 2023. (Photo: Ziyaad Douglas / Gallo Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-3.jpg "Team Nissan Formula E during the 2023 Cape Town E-Prix Free Practice 2 on 25 February 2023. (Photo: Ziyaad Douglas / Gallo Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-5-1.jpg "The Envision Racing team on the track before the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. Envision’s Nick Cassidy, later bagged third place on Saturday. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-5.jpg "Spectators watch the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-6.jpg "The DS Penske team on the track before the start of the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. The team’s Jean-Éric Vergne later won second place on Saturday. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-7.jpg "Nissan Formula E Team's Sacha Fenestraz leads at the start of the race on 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-8.jpg "Maximilian Gunther, Maserati MSG Racing, Maserati Tipo Folgore, leads Sacha Fenestraz, Nissan Formula E Team, Nissan e-4ORCE 04, who leads Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Penske, DS E-Tense FE23 during the Cape Town E-Prix at Cape Town Street Circuit on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Supplied / Formula E / Simon Galloway / LAT Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-9.jpg "Spectators watch the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Supplied / Formula E / Jed Leicester)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-10.jpg "Envision Racing's Nick Cassidy in action during the race on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-11.jpg "Spectators enjoy the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O'Regan)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Motorsport-Formula-E-Pictorial-Inset-12.jpg "Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E Team’s Antonio Felix da Costa celebrates after winning the Cape Town E-Prix on Saturday, 25 February 2023. (Photo: Victoria O’Regan)")
