At the end of a hard-fought race, Maserati MSG Racing took the podium in the very first race of 2 rounds of the Berlin E-Prix 2023, thanks to house driver Maximilian Günther, who crossed the goal in 3rd location.
The German driver’s very first podium surface in a single-seat Maserati in 66 years, given that five-time Formula 1 world champ Juan Manuel Fangio won the 1957 German Grand Prix. Max began with the 4th row of the grid, after revealing great speed. inside the pack in the certifying phases, acquiring a location in head-to-head battles.
Teammate Edoardo Mortara certified in eleventh location, however both chauffeurs revealed excellent development in the race, handling to remain in contention for the very best position. While Max went up to 5th thanks to a creative maneuver at the exit of Turn 1, Edo slipped to fifteenth, then rapidly recuperated. The Swiss Italian remarkably won the leading 10 and reached top place in eleven of the forty arranged laps, after passing world champ Stoffel Vandoorne, prior to the race was interrupted by a security rest stop. automobile on the twelfth circuit.
Given the high energy level of sensitivity of the Tempelhof circuit, the fleet was established to perform at high speed and the entry of the 2nd security automobile on lap 20 supplied another crucial chance to conserve energy.
At this phase Max remained in the leading 5, and together with Mitch Evans, Sam Bird and Sebastien Buemi formed a series of defend the win and for the very best position.
As the Jaguar duo took the lead, Max continued to fight Buemi and handled to beat the Swiss in the endurance race on the last lap.
Coming to the checkered flag with a 0.111 2nd lead on the Envision, Max took our very first podium of the season. Edo likewise completed in the leading 10, and thanks to his ninth location, Maserati scored points with both chauffeurs.
The Berlin E-Prix 2023 will continue Sunday 23 April with the 2nd round at the Tempelhof circuit.
Maximilian Günther, driver, Maserati MSG Racing ” What a fantastic sensation! After the season we’ve had and the problems we’ve dealt with– and now to win– it’s excellent to be on the podium. The reality that I got this outcome at my house race in Berlin is the very best method to commemorate, and to understand that I am the very first driver because Fangio to take the podium in a single-seater Maserati is an excellent honor. The race was close from start to complete, and my fight with Seb in the closing laps– understanding what was at stake– was extreme. I take pride in every member of the group for accomplishing this outcome. Offered the advantages of 2 dates, we will be aiming to construct on that momentum.”
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