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The 11th round of the 'ABB FIA Formula E World Championship', the world's most prestigious electric vehicle racing series, the '2026 Lianxin Sanya E-PRIX' of Season 12, concluded successfully on June 20 in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.
Returning to Sanya for the first time since its inaugural event in 2019, this race was held at the Haitang Bay Circuit, a temporary street circuit spanning 2.52 kilometers with 12 corners. With only eight drivers among the participants having prior experience racing in Sanya, intense strategic battles among teams were anticipated even before the race began.
Notably, the circuit features two long straight sections passing through bridges and an open-flow corner layout in the early stages, setting the stage for thrilling overtaking battles from the start. Compounded by Hainan's uniquely hot and humid climate, tire thermal management and grip retention became decisive factors in determining the outcome.
As a result, drivers were able to push their performance to the limit, maintaining excellent steering responsiveness even during powerful braking after high-speed straights and sharp cornering. After a fiercely contested race, the championship crown for this round went to Jake Dennis of the Andretti Formula E Team. Jake Dennis delivered a flawless race performance, securing his second victory of the season following his win at the opening round, the São Paulo E-PRIX.
With only six rounds remaining in Formula E Season 12, the battle for top positions in the Drivers' Championship is expected to plunge into an even more unpredictable maze.
Meanwhile, the excitement of Formula E Season 12 continues in Shanghai, China. The 12th and 13th rounds are scheduled to take place as a doubleheader on July 4 and 5 at the Shanghai International Circuit. The track features a challenging layout combining sharp corners and long high-speed straights, with multiple overtaking opportunities scattered throughout, promising another bold and dynamic showdown.
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