Citroën’s Participation in the 3rd Miami E-Prix

Formula E is widely recognized as one of the most unpredictable disciplines in global motorsport. In a championship where energy management and technical precision are pushed to the limit, rankings can shift radically from one race to another. This is exactly the scenario that the Citroën Racing team experienced during their very first Miami E-Prix.

Season 12 (2025/26) of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continued with Round 3, taking place at Miami International Autodrome, located at the Hard Rock Stadium, on January 31, 2026. Back for a 3rd time in Miami, the circuit featured a total track length of 2.32km long and consists of 14 turns.

To promote the Citroën marque at the event, Citroën Racing reached out to a few owners of classic Citroëns in the Miami area. Five cars ended up on display including Philippe Claude Laine’s recently restored 1939 Traction Avant cabriolet.

After clinching Citroën Racing’s first Formula E victory in Mexico City, current championship leader Nick Cassidy was aiming to replicate his victory.

Despite promising qualifying sessions both he and Jean-Éric Vergne encountered weather hazards and racing incidents that thwarted their podium ambitions in Florida.

Race day presented a variety of challenges for the teams and drivers due to wet weather conditions. Light rain prior to the race led to the event starting behind the Safety Car. The race was officially underway from Lap 5. Track conditions heavily influenced tire choices and strategies. Proper tire management became crucial, as drivers navigated through varying wet and dry patches. When green-flag racing began, it revealed how slippery the track remained.

Citroën Racing struggled to convert strong qualifying times into competitive race results and finished the race without points. Nick Cassidy started seventh but finished 16th, while Jean-Éric Vergne moved from 17th to finish 15th.

Both Cassidy and Vergne expressed disappointment with their performances in the adverse conditions, noting that the team had to analyze their strategies to improve for future races. Cassidy mentioned, “It was a tough one… but we’ll regroup and focus on Jeddah.” (The location of the next E-prix on February 13-14 on a shortened version of Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Corniche Circuit.)

Despite the frustration, Nick Cassidy remains the leader of the World Championship.