The IndyCar convert joined Andretti for the 2021-22 season, becoming the first American in the series since Scott Speed’s cameos for the same team in Formula E’s first ever season in 2014-15.
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 as da Costa and Ticktum made contact that ended the former’s race.
Askew battled his way through the lower midfield – trying to be conservative with his energy in the opening half of the race – and 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.
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 ambushed Mitch Evans for ninth to seal a strong day for Andretti as team-mate Jake…
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