Formula E: "I didn’t think until the last lap that we were okay," claims Cassidy after his win in Mexico

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On the back of his brilliant comeback drive at last Saturday's Mexico City E-Prix, Citroen driver Nick Cassidy admitted that "he didn’t think until the last lap that we were okay."

Nick Cassidy delivered a masterclass in racecraft and strategic precision to win the 2026 Hankook Mexico City E‑Prix, securing Citroën Racing’s maiden Formula E victory and extending his blistering start to the season. The New Zealander surged from 13th on the grid to the top step of the podium, once again proving his unmatched feel for ATTACK MODE timing and energy management in the GEN3 era.

The triumph arrived on a milestone weekend for the championship — Formula E’s 150th race — and Citroën marked the occasion in style. Team Principal Cyril Blais called the result “incredibly special,” noting the symmetry of the team’s history in the series.

“What a weekend, and what a way to celebrate Formula E’s 150th race — especially knowing we were also the team that won the 50th and 100th milestones. Today feels incredibly special. Honestly, after qualifying, I couldn’t have imagined a result like this. Once again, our performance highlights the strength and depth of this team and of our driver line-up.”

Cassidy’s charge through the field was built on a combination of patience, precision, and trust in his engineering team. Despite starting deep in the pack, he remained calm even as the race entered its decisive phase.

“This is unbelievable! In front of all these amazing fans, this atmosphere is second to none in Formula E, so to get a win here with Citroën, what a dream start we’ve had. I’m just so happy for my team and thanks to them for believing in me, for bringing me to be part of this project. I think there are some really cool times ahead — what a moment.”

The New Zealander admitted he didn’t expect to be fighting for the win until the very end.

“I didn’t think until the last lap that we were okay. I was happy with the P4 today, starting P13, my radio was very much like ‘let’s secure a good result’ but my engineer has always been making the right calls. This one is very much for him as it is for me and the whole team. It’s the team, the car, the package and the strategy that enabled us to win that race — you can’t win this race with a bad car.”

Citroën’s breakthrough victory was the product of a complete team performance, something Blais was keen to emphasise.

“This win is a fitting tribute to the hard work and resilience of everyone in the team. We’ll take a moment to celebrate, and then it’s heads down to make sure we carry this momentum into the next races. We never take anything for granted, but today we are incredibly proud of Nick, Jean‑Éric, and the entire Citroën Racing team.”

Jean‑Éric Vergne added to the team’s points haul with a determined recovery drive from 18th to eighth, overcoming a difficult qualifying session and a grid penalty.

“I finished eighth so some points on the board for me. Qualifying wasn’t great on my side today and I had a three-place grid penalty to serve but otherwise the race was pretty good. It’s a solid performance going from P18 to finish in eighth place especially at this track where overtaking can be difficult. Obviously huge congratulations to Nick and the entire team for the incredible first win for Citroën in Formula E.”

The result propels Cassidy to the top of the Drivers’ Championship and positions Citroën as an early-season force in both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ standings. More importantly, it signals that the French marque’s entry into Formula E is already paying competitive dividends.

For Cassidy, for Citroën, and for Formula E’s 150th race, Mexico City delivered a moment that felt like the beginning of something bigger.