The IndyCar convert joined Andretti for the 2021-22 season, becoming the first American in the series since Scott Speed’s cameos for the team in Formula E’s first ever season.
Starting from 17th, Askew found himself four-wide into the opening corner with Dan Ticktum, Antonio Felix da Costa and Oliver Turvey, but escaped unscathed and was able to battle his way through the lower midfield – trying to be conservative with his energy in the opening half.
Askew was up to 12th at the announcement of extra time, with five minutes and 15 seconds added to the overall run-time following an earlier safety car, but after a close-quarters fight with Alexander Sims over 11th – which was investigated but no further action was taken – the Floridian moved into the points with a move on the declining Andre Lotterer.
The rookie then doubled his fun with a late pass on Mitch Evans, upgrading his position from 10th to ninth and ensuring both Andretti drivers made it into the points.
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