Brit Sam Bird blows chances of leading Formula E title race after crashing as Mitch Evans wins in Mexico
BRIT Sam Bird blew his chances of going top of the Formula E standings as Jaguar ace Mitch Evans won his first race of the season.
Virgin driver Bird climbed from sixth to second but after being under pressure from Antonio Felix Da Costa he crashed into the wall late on.
Evans, 25, dominated the race after taking the lead early from pole-sitter Andre Lotterer early on before cruising to victory.
Techeetah star Da Costa took second place after Bird crashed out and said he is “coming for the title”.
Ex-F1 man Sebastien Buemi claimed the final podium position after fending off Brit Alex Sims who finished fourth.
Lotterer had a disastrous race as he sunk back through the grid like a stone from first place before retiring from the race after picking up damage during the race.
Last season’s winner in Mexico settled for sixth place after starting in 17th place after a difficult weekend for Audi.
