Mortara began the final duel with a slight advantage over Wehrlein, and managed to stay ahead in the sectors despite getting a little loose in the Foro Sol stadium section.
But as he powered through the Peraltada to cross the line, Mortara lost control of his car and drifted across the line, losing a quarter of a second to Wehrlein – who kept it clean to secure his third Formula E pole.
Mortara had cemented his place in the qualifying final despite a late onslaught from Andre Lotterer, who was down by two tenths following the first two timing points – but the Porsche driver was able to fight back and nose just ahead – but couldn’t keep the momentum across the line to beat Mortara.
Wehrlein was then embroiled in a close battle with Jean-Eric Vergne but, having been almost level at the close of the Foro Sol with the session in the French driver’s favour, Wehrlein posted a mighty final sector to put three tenths over Vergne.
Mortara had earlier beaten Robin Frijns into the semis,…
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