Antonio Félix da Costa set the fastest time under the floodlights during Formula E 2025 Jeddah E-Prix FP2.
The session unfolded on the newly designed Jeddah Corniche Circuit, which is hosting its inaugural Formula E event. As teams prepared for the qualifying rounds later that day, all eyes were on the drivers as they navigated the challenging street circuit.
Tag Heuer Porsche’s Antonio Félix da Costa clocked an impressive lap time of 1:15.470, placing him firmly at the top of the Jeddah E-Prix FP2 timesheets. His performance not only highlighted his mastery of the circuit but also set a competitive benchmark for his rivals.
DS Penske’s Maximilian Guenther followed closely behind, finishing just 0.124 seconds adrift of da Costa’s time. Guenther’s consistent pace throughout the session indicated that he would be a formidable contender in the upcoming qualifying round.
Maserati MSG’s Jake Hughes rounded out the top three with a commendable lap time that was only 0.215 seconds slower than da Costa’s. Hughes’ performance was particularly noteworthy as it demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to the circuit’s demands, especially considering this was the first time many drivers were racing in Jeddah.
The session saw its first red flag when Robin Frijns from Envision Racing encountered technical issues that forced him to stop on track.
Frijns reported issues with his rear brakes, prompting a quick response from his team to rectify the situation. However, after a brief pause for repairs and adjustments he managed to rejoin the FP2 action.
As Jeddah E-Prix FP2 continued, Nissan duo Norman Nato and Oliver Rowland maintained their strong form from the earlier FP1 session, finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
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Nato’s performance for Nissan e.dams was particularly impressive as he consistently improved his lap times, while Rowland aimed to build on his previous success in earlier practice.
Meanwhile, Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara secured sixth place showcasing a solid performance that could translate into a strong qualifying effort later in the day. Nico Müller from Andretti finished seventh, demonstrating that he could also be in points contention for the race.
NEOM McLaren’s Sam Bird finished eighth, marking a huge moment as the event is one of McLaren’s home races. Bird’s Formula E experience will be crucial as he looks to capitalize on any opportunities during the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix weekend.
Da Costa’s Porsche teammate Pascal Wehrlein finished ninth, while CUPRA Kiro’s David Beckmann rounded out the top ten for . The close times among these drivers indicated an intensely competitive field heading into qualifying.
The latter part of Jeddah E-Prix FP2 saw another red flag incident when Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne collided at Turn 13. The two former teammates misjudged their positions on track; de Vries attempted an overtaking maneuver that resulted in him crashing into Vandoorne’s car.
As the Free Practice 2 concludes with da Costa at the helm, teams begin strategizing for qualifying later that evening. The combination of skillful driving and strategic planning would be essential as drivers seek to secure optimal grid positions for the race.
