Günther winner as an opportunist in race 1 in New York

First pole-sitter in New York, Nick Cassidy was well on his way to winning Race 1. Leading from start to finish, the Virgin Racing driver suffered an aggressive attack from Jean-Eric Vergne at the end of the race. The Frenchman managed to pass Nick Cassidy but it was another driver, Maximilian Günther, who took the lead of the race, thanks to a cross on the two drivers battling at turn 10.

Plot twist. @JeanEricVergne goes for a move into the lead BUT @maxg_official TAKE THE POSITION

Click here for live updates https://t.co/3p66k7GK3d

2021ABB #NYCPrix @DSTECHEETAH @BMWMotorsport pic.twitter.com/048B4UcOU4

- ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (@FIAFormulaE) July 10, 2021

A maneuver that will allow him to win his first E-Prix of the season. The German driver is also the ninth different winner in 10 races, an incredible statistic which clearly shows the unpredictable side of this discipline.

In the Drivers' Championship, Edoardo Mortara and Robin Frijns are tied for first place. The cause of zero points for the Venturi driver when his rival scored 10 points. The good operation of the day is signed Jean-Eric Vergne since with his second place, he moves up to 3rd place in the ranking. The double category champion has 68 points, 4 less than the two leaders.

The second race of the weekend is scheduled for this evening from 19:00 p.m.