'Formula E is stronger' – Mitch Evans says that Formula E is better than Formula One despite public perception

Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans reaffirmed his belief that the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship contains a stronger grid than Formula One as the Kiwi looks to resume his title charge this weekend at the 2022 Marrakesh E-Prix. Evans heads into Marrakesh off the back of victory in the inaugural Jakarta E-Prix last time out and currently sits in fourth position in the Drivers’ Championship.

Ad/> That win – Evans’ third of the season – puts him right in the mix for the title heading into a busy schedule of seven races across just six weeks to wrap up Season 8. Marrakesh ePrixFour-way fight for first, Da Costa after repeat Marrakesh glory and Dragon disaster: Talking points19 MINUTES AGO The top four drivers are separated by just 12 points heading into the final stretch, once again underlining Formula E’s reputation as the most competitive racing series in the world.

And speaking ahead of the weekend, Evans doubled down on comments he made recently that Formula E is the most difficult motorsport Championship in the world to race in, suggesting also that the series possesses the best driver line-up. “There is this perception that the guys in Formula One are the best in the world,” he said.

“But I think on average, if you took everyone, I'd say Formula E is stronger. There have been a few examples now of guys that have come in (from Formula One) and struggled a bit initially.