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New Formula E quali format will increase challenge of winning

New Formula E quali format will increase challenge of winning

Evans finished fourth in last year’s title race, nine points behind eventual champion Nyck de Vries, as a problem at the start-line of the season finale and subsequent crash with fellow title hopeful Edoardo Mortara ended both drivers’ chances of overhauling de Vries in the points.

Following Formula E’s changes to the qualifying system, where the unpopular group stage/superpole format makes way for a knockout system, Evans feels that Jaguar should be able to mount a stronger challenge for the title this season.

He also added that, just as the new system should play into Jaguar’s hands more, it may also thrust his rivals into play more often – and accepts wins against a more front-loaded field could be more challenging to come by.

“I think you’re going to see a lot of guys on the front more consistently,” Evans told Motorsport.com, echoing comments from his fellow racers and team boss James Barclay.

“So I think race wins will be more difficult; instead of some of the other races…

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