Madrid E Prix Qualifying

Date
Sat 21st March 2026 (UTC)
Sat 21st March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-21T09:40:00

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09:40:00 UTC (10:40:00 Local)

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League
Formula E

Season
2025-2026

Round
6

Status
Match Finished

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Formula E’s first-ever qualifying session in Madrid took place at the Circuito del Jarama, presenting a unique challenge as a permanent racing circuit rather than a traditional street track. The primary challenge for the 22 drivers was a "treacherous" surface, as morning rain left the asphalt damp and inconsistent. The objective for the field was to master the technical 3.915 km layout to secure a spot in the Duels, where the elimination format would decide the inaugural pole-sitter.

Strategically, the session favored those who could find grip in the changing conditions. Nick Cassidy, driving for Citroën Racing, entered with the goal of securing the brand's first-ever Formula E pole position. Meanwhile, home favorite Pepe Martí faced the pressure of performing for a vocal Spanish crowd, aiming to navigate the tricky split-group format to reach the quarter-finals. With several heavy hitters like Oliver Rowland and Maximilian Günther struggling with spins during the group stages, the tactical priority was on precision and avoiding the gravel traps that lined the historic Spanish circuit.

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Nick Cassidy etched his name into the history books by claiming the first-ever Julius Baer Pole Position at the Madrid E-Prix. In a high-stakes Final Duel, Cassidy defeated Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries with a lap time of 1:37.141, besting the Dutchman by 0.266 seconds. The result marked a significant milestone for Citroën Racing, securing both their first pole and their first front-row start in the championship. Cassidy’s path to the top was a masterclass in composure, as he navigated a damp track that saw many of his rivals falter.

The Duel stages were defined by mistakes from several championship contenders. Nyck de Vries reached the final after Antonio Félix da Costa struggled with grip in their semi-final, while Nick Cassidy advanced after Norman Nato skidded wide into the gravel during their head-to-head. Earlier, reigning champion Oliver Rowland saw his chances vanish with a spin at Turn 3 during the quarter-finals. Despite the challenging conditions, Pascal Wehrlein managed to salvage sixth on the grid, while Pepe Martí thrilled local fans by qualifying on the sixth row for his home debut.

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