「中國人壽（海外）世界女排聯賽香港2024」 舉行拜神儀式 祈求比賽順利舉行
【2024年 5 月 30 日，香港】由中國香港排球總會主辦、中國人壽保險（海外）股份有限公司（「中國人壽（海外）」）冠名贊助之「中國人壽（海外）世界女排聯賽香港2024」將於6月11至16日假香港體育館舉行。是次「世界女排聯賽」不單是在國際享譽盛名的排球比賽，更是最後機會讓包括中國隊在內的各隊群雄爭取巴黎奧運會入場券！本屆參賽隊伍包括： 主隊2023年世界女排聯賽亞軍的中國（世界排名第六） 、2023年世界女排聯賽冠軍土耳其（世界排名第一）、世界排名第三的巴西、世界排名第七的波蘭、世界排名第八的多明尼加共和國、世界排名第十二的德國、世界排名第十三的泰國，以及世界排名第二十的保加利亞。
距離比賽不足兩星期，賽事組織委員會及贊助商仝人今早在香港體育館進行了拜神祈福儀式，祈求今屆「中國人壽（海外）世界女排聯賽香港2024」賽事順利舉行。同時，為回饋球迷對本届賽事的熱烈支持，中國香港排球總會將於5月31日（星期五）10時正於URBTIX加推6月14日至16日之賽事門票，讓更多市民有機會親身到現場體驗排球魅力。
(資料來源: Yello Marketing奕朗體育/ 中國人壽（海外）世界女排聯賽香港2024組織委員會)
More points on the board for Maserati MSG Racing in Shanghai
Maximilian Günther battles to points finish in 2024 Shanghai E-Prix
The Race In Numbers
Maximilian Günther
Free Practice Three // P4
Qualifying // P10 [1:14.672, Group A]
Race // P8
Positions Gained // +2
Fastest Lap // 1:16.022
Championship // P8 [69 points]
Jehan Daruvala
Free Practice Three // P10
Qualifying // P16 [1:14.792, Group A]
Race // P17
Positions Gained // -1
Fastest Lap // 1:16.177
Championship // P19 [8 points]
Maserati MSG Racing
Championship Position // P7 [77 points]
The Report
Maserati MSG Racing secured a top 10 finish in the second leg of the double-header 2024 Shanghai E-Prix, with the team bouncing back from a difficult first race to score four points in China.
After losing a provisional ninth place finish in Race One, the team regrouped for Sunday and showcased renewed pace in a promising FP3 which saw Maximilian Günther set the fourth-fastest time.
For Qualifying, Max and his team-mate, Jehan Daruvala, completed their initial runs in Group A but despite displaying clear pace, missed out on the duels in one of the closest sessions of Season 10 so far.
With a 1:14.672 lap, Max missed out on the head-to-head stage by only 0.018 seconds to start 10th while Jehan, who was a mere 0.120 seconds shy of Max, qualified 16th.
Facing another peloton-style race ahead, energy saving was a top priority for the duo and when the race got underway, both set out to establish a consistent saving rhythm.
While Max held position on lap one, Jehan slipped to 18th but quickly recovered his lost ground by overtaking Sergio Sette Camara and Sacha Fenestraz on laps three and five.
Ahead, Max strategically fell out of the top 10 to build an energy advantage and pressed forward to eighth place before taking his first of two Attack Modes, rejoining in ninth.
On lap five, the 26-year-old overtook Jean-Eric Vergne to reclaim eighth in the first part of what would be a race-long battle with the DS Penske driver.
After pushing forward to overtake Mitch Evans for seventh, Max took his second Attack Mode on lap eight and continued to battle with Vergne when he rejoined the circuit and exchanged positions with the Frenchman for the next 12 laps.
Unfortunately, Vergne cleared Max on lap 20 and while Max remained a consistent threat, he was unable to regain the position and took a hard-fought eighth at the chequered flag. Jehan, meanwhile, finished 17th after losing time in an incident ahead.
Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship will resume on June 29-30 for the 2024 Portland E-Prix – the penultimate race weekend of the current campaign.
(Source of information & image credit: Maserati MSG Racing)
白禮頓首度在香港足球會國際七人足球賽封王
（香港，2024年5月26日）周日晚上演的香港足球會國際七人足球賽決賽，白禮頓在射入兩球，令衛冕冠軍的阿士東維拉以以0:2失落冠軍，今次為英超球隊白禮頓首次贏得港會七人賽獎盃。
白禮頓上下半場分由Louis Flower及Benicio Baker-Boaitey各射入一球，奠下勝算，令阿士東維拉未能在25周年的港會七人賽創下八屆稱王的紀錄。
Baker-Boaitey說：「老實說，這是我們本賽季的最佳成績。去年我們在準決賽中輸掉，所以教練告訴我們，如果我們今年再來，就必須把奬盃帶回家。」
Flower在上半場第七分鐘射入第一球，讓白禮頓打開領先局面，距離決賽時限不足五分鐘時，Baker-Boaitey避過Wright再射入第二球，為球賽寫下定局。
Baker-Boaitey說：「我備受傷患困擾，但我向教練提出我可否參與球賽最後五分鐘以改變局勢。我沒有想過繞過門將，但我見到他已出了去，所以我決定繞過他，能夠成功入球很好。」
白禮頓於小組賽事憑黃金入球擊敗橫濱水手晉級，再在準決賽淘汰富咸，成功進入決賽，最後白禮頓隊長Luca Barrington率領隊員於頒獎禮上高舉獎盃。
渣打銀行(香港) 有限公司董事總經理暨香港區財富管理及零售銀行業務主管文偉成說：「恭喜白禮頓獲得今年七人足球賽的冠軍！我們非常高興能夠參與支持這場展示了精湛球技和體育精神的比賽。感謝每位參與的球員及機構，讓比賽取得美滿的成績。」
車路士足球學校踢至加時憑罰球3比2擊敗傑志，贏得首屆女子組冠軍。
車路士姚希雯於下半場埋身肉博射中門楣，球證判罰球，車路士門將吳婉琪成功救出傑志鍾貝琪的罰球。
車路士隊長宋麗雯表示：「我們創下歷史。這是首屆女子組賽事，我們贏得獎盃，感覺十分美妙。對於球隊來說這是重要的一大步，因為我們即將要參與不少大賽，這為我們打下了強心針。我希望這個比賽不會完結，我見到很多小朋友，他們很熱愛足球，我們能夠為他們上演一場好戲非常重要，及讓這些小朋友知道將來他們也可以一樣。這感覺很捧。」
列達（Leroy Lita）為明星隊連入兩球，以2比1擊敗新加坡足球會名人，讓明星隊自2017年以來首次在名人賽稱霸。
衛冕冠軍的禾辛特男童會於準決賽與明星隊踢至加時，最後1比0 不敵明星隊，就此止步。
列達說：「這是一場很艱難的比賽，各種條件也不容易，但我們成功達到目標了，能夠勝出很好。第一球入球是我此賽事的第一個入球，我喜歡入球，所以我有點沮喪，但我們成功了，今天能入球很好。」
本年主賽事最佳球員為白禮頓Luca Barrington，女子組最佳球員為車路士足球學校梁匡蕎 ，而名人賽最佳球員為般莫迪。
(資料來源: HKFC Soccer Sevens)
Team experiences challenging opening race in Shanghai
Post-race penalty costs Maserati MSG Racing points in 2024 Shanghai E-Prix
The Race In Numbers
Maximilian Günther
Free Practice One // P13
Free Practice Two // P10
Qualifying // P14 [1:14.383, Group A]
Race // P21
Positions Gained // -7
Fastest Lap // 1:16.859
Championship Position // P8 [67 points]
Jehan Daruvala
Free Practice One // P18
Free Practice Two // P20
Qualifying // PXX [1:14.493, Group A]
Race // P19
Positions Gained // +1
Fastest Lap // 1:16.693
Championship Position // P19 [8 points]
Maserati MSG Racing
Championship Position // P6 [75 points]
The Report
Maserati MSG Racing experienced a challenging opening race at the 2024 Shanghai E-Prix as the FIA Formula E World Championship returned to mainland China for the first time since Season 2.
The Monaco-based team entered the weekend after showing promise in Berlin, but struggled for pace across practice as drivers, Maximilian Günther and Jehan Daruvala, got acquainted with the fast and flowing Shanghai International Circuit.
For Qualifying, both Max and Jehan launched their efforts from Group A, but despite taking a clear step forward, unfortunately missed out on the duels, lining up 14th and 20th on the grid.
Facing an energy sensitive race ahead, the duo adopted a critical energy saving strategy off the line and while Jehan fell to 22nd on lap one, Max slipped to 18th after taking both of his Attack Modes early on laps four and eight.
By building an energy advantage over their closest competitors, Max and Jehan set out to fight forwards, and while Jehan rose to 19th, Max staged a strong recovery drive into the top 10.
On lap 16 of 29, the 26-year-old German launched his offensive, and in a high-intensity battle with Jean-Eric Vergne and Oliver Rowland, fought forward to run as high as seventh.
Unfortunately, Max lost crucial places in the closing stages and after taking the chequered flag in ninth, received a 10-second penalty post-race following earlier contact and was classified 21st. Jehan, meanwhile, finished 19th.
In Their Words
Maximilian Günther, Driver, Maserati MSG Racing
“Starting from 14th, the goal was to save some energy, build an energy advantage, and then drive into the points which is what we achieved before the penalty. In the end, it was a pretty wild race with a lot of fighting, but it was unfortunate that we couldn’t gain more places because we were in a good place with energy, but overtaking wasn’t easy. We need to review the race, but before the penalty, I think we can be pleased with out recovery. Our pace over one lap is looking good, and if we can execute a strong Qualifying, I think we can be in a good position tomorrow.”
Jehan Daruvala, Driver, Maserati MSG Racing
“Today’s race wasn’t easy. Because of the energy sensitivity of the circuit, energy saving was the most important factor, but because our targets per lap were so high, it was very difficult to overtake. I think there is a lot we can learn from today, and if we can start higher, tomorrow has the potential to be a better day.”
Cyril Blais, Deputy Team Principal, Maserati MSG Racing
“A very exciting race here in Shanghai but unfortunately, it didn’t go our way. We went on an energy saving strategy at the start, and both drivers did well. Before the penalty, we were set for a points finish with Max, but I think there is more on the table. With Jehan, the race was a bit more complicated, but he has good pace, and across the team, we’re feeling confident. We have another race tomorrow, and with some analysis tonight, we can deliver more.”
Giovanni Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse
“We knew this circuit would have been a blank page for everyone, and racing can be disappointing sometimes. Max managed to finish P9 but unfortunately the penalty forced him to P21. Jehan struggled a bit more during the race, but he still climbed a few places to bring the car home on a challenging circuit. I’m confident both drivers will push hard to improve their performance tomorrow. There is still a solid chance to gain valuable points. The Shanghai International Circuit is a very famous one and it is always nice to see how Formula E fans have grown around the world. The series is back in China after four seasons and we are happy to spread our electrification message with our 100% electric Folgore range through Maserati’s participation in Formula E.”
(Source of information & image credit: Maserati MSG Racing)
Oakley 香港網球明日之星計劃 2024 現已接受報名
［香港 – 2024 年 5 月 22 日］中國香港網球總會（「總會」）欣然宣布，由 Oakley 冠名贊助的香港網球明日之星計劃， 第一階段（2024 年 7 月至 8 月）的訓練課程現已接受報名。總會同時感謝 Dunlop 為本計劃贊助網球，以及康樂及文化事 務署（LCSD）和文化體育及旅遊局（CSTB）的資助。
練課程的重點：
資格：年齡 5 至 12 歲的初學者
教練學員比例：1 位教練： 7-10 位學員
截止報名日期：2024 年 6 月 18 日 (先到先得)
報名連結：https://shorturl.at/ZHjZs
贈品：參加者可獲贈活動 T 恤一件、Dunlop 球拍一支及證書一張
中國香港網球總會歡迎所有符合資格的初學者踴躍報名參加，提升網球技術並享受運動的樂趣！
重要資訊:
最新取錄名單將於報名開始後的逢星期五更新
獲取錄之學員本會將不作另行通知
如於截止日期前取消報名，本會將會收取 50 元手續費
截止日期後，獲取錄的學員不得轉讓名額，已繳交的費用概不退還
本會將會對所有截止日期後遞交之申請收取額外 50 元手續費
球拍尺寸由本會分配並於第一堂由教練派發；球拍不設退換
關於計劃:
香港網球明日之星計劃是一個適合 5 – 12 歲初學者參加的網球訓練計劃。此計劃分為 5 個階段，首先有潛能挑戰日讓小朋 友初嘗打網球的樂趣。第一階段訓練於每年 7、8 月舉行，讓新進球員一嘗嚴格及專業的網球訓練，學員需每星期進行 2 次 訓練，挑戰自己的體能、意志及發揮潛能。透過有系統的基礎訓練，加深參加者對網球的認識及為將來在網球發展上作好準 備。第二、三階段訓練學員將會學習較進階技術。
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(資料來源: 中國香港網球總會)
2024 Shanghai E-Prix Preview
Maserati MSG Racing looks ahead to Formula E’s return to China
Lap Length [KM] // 3.051
Turns // 12
Lap Record // N/A
Best Finish // N/A
“The Shanghai International Circuit has been around for 20 years, but like most drivers on the grid, this will be my first time racing there. The layout is flowing nicely and will surely provide some spectacular racing. I’m very excited to get back behind the wheel and try to execute a strong weekend. The last races were chaotic and unfortunate, but I’m feeling really good about our form. Looking back at our season so far, we’ve won one race, been on the podium twice, and have been inside the top 10 consistently, so I’m confident that we can fight at the front in China. After Shanghai, we have a short break in the season, so I’ll be giving it my all before the final few races.”Jehan Daruvala, Driver, Maserati MSG Racing
“I’m really excited to race again this weekend, especially after my best result of the season in Berlin. Since joining the team, this season has been devoted to learning the nuances of Formula E, and step-by-step, I’m becoming more comfortable in the car, and I think that this is reflected in my results. Since my first top 10 of the season at Misano, I’ve been a consistent threat for points, and although the races haven’t always gone my way, I’m quite content with my progress. In Shanghai I want to maintain my form and hopefully, I can build some momentum and consistency as we approach the final few races of the year.”Cyril Blais, Deputy Team Principal, Maserati MSG Racing
“Formula E’s first-ever race was held on the streets of Beijing back in 2014, and after most recently racing in China in Season 5, we’re all looking forward to bringing the series back to its roots this weekend. In Berlin, Max and Jehan showed incredible pace and potential and we’re heading to Shanghai in a strong position. Throughout this season, we’ve showcased the performance of our package at almost every opportunity and knowing that we can be competitive wherever we race is an immense source of confidence and motivation. We’ve had an intense run of races recently, and Shanghai is the last race before a short gap in the calendar ahead of Portland and London. Very soon, we’ll be able to take some time to rest up before the final push but right now, we need to give it everything we can and focus on the task at hand.”Giovanni Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse
“Formula E returns to China after four seasons and even though we only joined the series last year, it is always nice to come back to old fans and race on a new track. The Shanghai International Circuit is a very special and famous location for motorsport and it will an opportunity for a new challenge: the circuit is an exciting mix of technical aspects and tight/fast corners; it will be interesting to see how the cars and drivers will perform and which strategy will be the best to succeed. After Berlin we are looking forward to another double-header, hoping to improve our last results and to be consistent with both our drivers throughout the weekend. The Shanghai E-Prix will also be a great opportunity to promote the link between the 100% electric series and the Maserati Folgore range, in a country where innovation and technological research are already part of modern culture.”
Weekend Schedule
| Session | Date | Local Time | CET |
| Shakedown | 24/05/2024 | 14:30 – 14:45 | 08:30 – 08:45 |
| Free Practice One | 24/05/2024 | 17:00 – 17:30 | 11:00 – 11:30 |
| Free Practice Two | 25/05/2024 | 08:00 – 08:30 | 02:00 – 02:30 |
| Qualifying One | 25/05/2024 | 10:20 – 11:43 | 04:20 – 05:43 |
| Race One | 25/05/2024 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 10:00 |
| Free Practice Three | 26/05/2024 | 08:00 – 08:30 | 02:00 – 02:30 |
| Qualifying Two | 26/05/2024 | 10:20 – 11:43 | 04:20 – 05:43 |
| Race Two | 26/05/2024 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 10:00 |
屈臣氏集團香港學生運動員獎破歷年紀錄 嘉許近千名傑出學生運動員 前亞運賽艇銀牌得主李嘉文 及 全運會空手道銅牌得主劉知名 熱血分享追夢過程 集團首次發表運動對學生精神健康影響之調查報告 將更積極推廣學生參與運動
【2024年5月18日．香港】屈臣氏集團連續第19年舉辦「屈臣氏集團香港學生運動員獎」，今天假紅磡置富都會舉行頒獎典禮。「屈臣氏集團香港學生運動員獎」是首個及唯一一個以全港中、小學及特殊學校學生為嘉許對象的運動獎項，透過「每校一獎」形式嘉許傑出學生運動員。今年得獎人數達991人，獲全港約九成學校參與，為歷年參與人數之冠。自2005年創立至今，獎項已嘉許超過16,400名學生，成為學界最大型運動員嘉許計劃之一。
今年頒獎禮邀得教育局副局長施俊輝先生, JP及文化體育及旅遊局體育專員黃德森先生, MH擔任主禮嘉賓，連同一衆嘉賓為典禮揭幕。
教育局副局長施俊輝先生, JP於典禮中表示：「好高興今年能夠參與屈臣氏集團香港學生運動員獎頒獎禮，在場與一眾嘉賓分享及見證各得獎同學的喜悅。同時，我要感謝屈臣氏集團一直以來支持香港學界的體育活動，積極履行社會責任，為廣大企業樹立良好典範。而學生運動員獎的設立是表揚學生在運動上有優秀的表現，並且品行良好。我期望集團今後繼續推動青少年運動發展，提供更多機會讓香港學生運動員展現天賦。」
文化體育及旅遊局體育專員黃德森先生, MH表示：「近年來香港運動員在國際賽事中屢創佳績，提升了香港在國際體壇上的地位，相信是不少同學所嚮往的榜樣。我亦想借此機會鼓勵各位同學在未來繼續堅持自己的體育夢，相信自己的能力，迎難而上。我很期待未來能看到你們在體壇上超越自我、創出佳績，為學校、為香港爭光。」
屈臣氏集團主席黎啟明先生表示：「『屈臣氏集團香港學生運動員獎』肯定了一班學生運動員的努力及卓越表現，並鼓勵他們勇敢追夢。每一位得獎學生都是運動精英，是我們的驕傲，我深信他們會成為香港的體壇之星，綻開耀眼的光芒。」
調查顯示運動提升精神健康
屈臣氏集團在今年4月進行問卷調查，共訪問1,434位中小學學生，研究運動對學生精神健康的影響。調查結果顯示運動頻率與抗壓能力成正比，每天運動的學生有近七成傾向認為其抗壓能力良好，而在課餘時間從不運動的學生只有三成自評抗壓能力良好。調查數據亦顯示每星期運動次數越多的學生，傾向認為做運動令他們感到快樂及自信；每周運動頻率較高的學生，更傾向認為運動有助提升他們的精神健康。
黎先生續說：「調查結果顯示學生多做運動可提升抗壓能力及精神健康，所以我們會繼續致力於社區及學校推廣運動，亦同時呼籲更多機構舉辦活動鼓勵學生多做運動，為香港學生創造一個更健康、快樂的生活模式。」
「YOU ARE STAR」照耀體壇
獎項以「YOU ARE STAR」為主題，今年邀得前亞運賽艇銀牌得主李嘉文女士及全運會空手道銅牌得主劉知名先生出席典禮並與得獎學生分享了他們的奮鬥歷程，勉勵他們即使在追夢路上遇到困難，也要相信自己，堅持夢想。
為了表揚一班學生運動員的努力，大會安排專業攝影師為得獎學生拍攝「體壇之星」運動造型照，拍下他們運動的英姿，留下難忘的得獎回憶。大會於頒獎典禮舉行期間展出各得獎學生的造型照，讓大眾有機會欣賞到運動員的風采，所有照片亦已上載大會網頁：https://ssa.aswatson.com/ 。
圖1：「屈臣氏集團香港學生運動員獎」踏入第19年，
圖2：教育局副局長施俊輝先生, JP致詞。
圖3：文化體育及旅遊局體育專員黃德森先生, MH表揚傑出學生運動員，鼓勵他們未來繼續堅持自己的體育夢。
圖4：屈臣氏集團主席黎啟明先生頒發獎項。
圖5：前亞運賽艇銀牌得主李嘉文女士分享。
圖6：空手道精英運動員劉知名先生分享。
圖7：學生運動員獲獎項肯定，喜上眉梢。
調查報告
(資料來源: 屈臣氏集團)
Maserati MSG Racing completes positive Rookie Test in Berlin
Felipe Drugovich and Nico Pino gain Formula E experience with Maserati MSG Racing in Berlin
Test Session One // P2
Test Session Two // P4
Laps Completed // 101
Total Distance Covered [KM] // 236.8
Fastest Lap // 1:02.171Nico Pino
Test Session One // P19
Test Session Two // P19
Laps Completed // 96
Total Distance Covered [KM] // 225.1
Fastest Lap // 1:03.220
Total Laps Completed // 197
Total Distance Covered [KM] // 461.9
Maserati MSG Racing executed a strong in-season Rookie Test at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit in Berlin, Germany, to gather vital data insights ahead of the final three race weekends of the FIA Formula E World Championship’s 10th season.
The test, which is reserved exclusively for drivers who have not competed in Formula E, is the only one of its kind during the season and represents a key opportunity for teams to complete additional on-track running outside of race weekend and FP0 sessions.
Joined by returning tester and 2022 FIA Formula 2 champion, Felipe Drugovich, and Stellantis Motorsport Young Driver, Nico Pino, Maserati MSG Racing completed an invaluable amount of running across six hours of available track time.
While showing clear pace, with Felipe posting the second-fastest lap of the morning, the pair completed a combined total of 197 laps – 461.9 kilometres of running.
“Today was very productive. We completed our whole program, we learned a lot, and Felipe and Nico followed the plan as intended, did a great job, and made no mistakes, so overall, it was a positive day. We have plenty of data to analyse from today in the coming days and our learnings should be beneficial to our performance for the rest of the season.”
“It was good to be back in Berlin with Maserati MSG Racing. I enjoyed getting back up to speed in the Formula E car after nearly a year of not driving it. We got through the whole program, gathered some good data, I learned a lot, and overall, I’m very happy with the day.”Nico Pino
“Today was my first time in the Maserati Tipo Folgore, and overall, it was a very productive day. The Gen3 Formula E car is different to anything I’ve experienced – it behaves differently to any other type of racing car. We completed our program, and there is a lot of data to review but I hope today’s test helps to shape the team’s performance in the future.”
Maserati MSG Racing returns to the top 10 in Berlin
Maserati MSG Racing driver, Jehan Daruvala, claims best result of Formula E career in Berlin
Free Practice Three // P5
Qualifying // P5 [1:02.165, Quarter-Final One]
Race // DNF
Positions Gained // N/A
Fastest Lap // 1:05.345
Championship // P7 [65 points]
Free Practice Three // P4
Qualifying // P13 [1:02.693, Group A]
Race // P7
Positions Gained // +6
Fastest Lap // 1:04.374
Championship // P19 [8 points]
Championship Position // P6 [73 points]
Maserati MSG Racing returned to the top 10 in the second part of the double-header 2024 Berlin E-Prix, with driver, Jehan Daruvala, finishing seventh to score his best result in Formula E.
Jehan, who is the only full-time rookie on the grid in Season 10, came close to scoring his second points finish of the current campaign on Saturday in Germany but unfortunately missed out after a late incident.
With evident pace, however, the 25-year-old entered Sunday with high hopes and after setting the fourth-fastest time in FP3, was unfortunate to miss out on the duels in Qualifying.
While Jehan secured 13th on the grid, team-mate, Maximilian Günther, rallied his efforts and advanced to the head-to-head stages, from where he qualified fifth.
A loss of power at the start of the race, however, cost Max vital ground and while the 26-year-old slipped to 10th, Jehan ascended to 11th with an opportunistic performance on the first lap.
After settling into a consistent energy saving rhythm, Max started to rise through the top 10 and activated Attack Mode on laps six and nine to place himself in a prime strategic position.
Despite losing positions upon activation, the German driver swiftly battled back into the points by gaining six positions in one lap but picked up front wing damage shortly after.
In an incident similar to his race-ending accident on Saturday, Max’s front wing broke off, slid under his car, and removed his ability to steer, causing him to hit the barriers and retire from the race.
Max’s retirement caused a Safety Car on lap 11 and after a brief neutralisation, action was resumed at the end of lap 14, with Jehan on the verge of the top 10 and eyeing points.
After holding position initially, the Indian pounced on lap 21 by overtaking Stoffel Vanndoorne and slotted into the points when Norman Nato and Sacha Fenestraz came to blows ahead – an accident which caused a second Safety Car.
In the second restart at the end of lap 28, Jehan resumed his assault and overtook Jean-Eric Vergne and Jake Hughes on laps 36 and 37 before passing Taylor Barnard in the final corner on the final lap to claim seventh.
Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship will resume on May 25-26, 2024, for the inaugural Shanghai E-Prix – the series’ first race in China since Season 5.
“Obviously, a very painful race. I think in general, the quality and the pace we’ve had this weekend has been great. In all of the sessions – apart from the races – we were in the top five. In the race I unfortunately lost drive several times in the first two or three laps, and this made me lose several places. After this, we decided to use a new strategy by saving energy, falling back a bit to get an energy advantage and then move forward. This is what we did, we had a bit more energy than most of the cars around us, and then we started to move forward and were on our way to the front. Things were going well, I was feeling good in the car, and then in Turn Two while I was looking in my mirror, there was a concertina effect and I went into one of the Andretti cars. I wasn’t able to avoid it, and that was the end of our race.”Jehan Daruvala, Driver, Maserati MSG Racing
“I’m very happy to achieve my best result of the season so far. Overall, we’ve shown a lot of progress this weekend and I feel like I’m taking good steps forward. In the end, we were rewarded for our hard work with seventh which we can be happy about. I’m looking forward to continuing the season in Shanghai with this momentum and hopefully, we can score even more points in China.”
“Another race of two halves. Obviously, a very disappointing weekend for Max, starting inside the top five after a very strong Qualifying in both races, but ultimately we didn’t manage to convert that into points. It’s frustrating, because we know that the pace is there, but we’ll regroup, and we’ll try again in Shanghai. For Jehan, we’re very satisfied. He drove a strong, consistent race from 13th and moved up the field when he had to and made a good move in the last corner on the final lap to take seventh. He scored some good points today, his pace is getting better, and so is his consistency. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve in the final six races of this season.”Giovanni Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse
“This weekend wasn’t easy for us. Max was hoping for a strong result in his home race but unfortunately he had to retire in both races because of accidents; nevertheless he performed well throughout the weekend. We would have liked to celebrate like we did last year here in Berlin but we also know sometimes racing can be unpredictable. This doubleheader marks the halfway of an intense season 10 and we are happy Jehan is improving race by race giving his strong contribution to the team; this weekend he managed to stay away from troubles despite the very challenging time on track and he brought home new points finishing P7. Now it’s time to look forward and focus on Shanghai in two weeks.”
(Source of information & image credit: Maserati MSG Racing)