Evans cites qualifying struggles in Formula E title loss in London
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Mitch Evans missed another opportunity to capture the Formula E title in London on August 16, 2026, marking the second time in three seasons he fell short. He acknowledged that his qualifying performance significantly contributed to his inability to compete effectively for the championship. Despite managing the disappointment better this year, he expressed frustration with how the qualifying rounds affected his chances. The focus now shifts to how he and his team address these issues going forward.
- •Evans missed the Formula E title for the second time in three seasons.
- •He blames qualifying performance for his inability to contend.
- •The race occurred on August 16, 2026, in London.
- •Evans is handling the defeat better than previous years.
- 9:33 PMRacer — Evans blames qualifying performance for Formula E title defeat
"Evans missed out on clinching the title in London for the second time in three seasons, and while he's managing the defeat better this time around, he blames his qualifying performance for pushing him out of contention.
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