Mitch Evans targets Formula E title lead at Monaco E-Prix
By Laurent Duval, MonacoViews Editorial
Jaguar driver Mitch Evans, Monaco resident and Formula E's most successful winner, heads into the 2026 E-Prix aiming to overhaul Pascal Wehrlein at the top of the championship.
Few drivers arrive at the Monaco E-Prix with more at stake than Mitch Evans this weekend. The New Zealander, who holds more Formula E victories than any other driver in the series' history, is chasing championship leader Pascal Wehrlein and knows the streets of the Principality better than most - he lives here.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's race, Evans made no secret of his attachment to the circuit. "Monaco is probably my favourite race," he said, a sentiment that carries particular weight for a driver who treats the event as a home fixture rather than just another street circuit. The combination of personal stakes and championship pressure gives the 2026 Monaco E-Prix an edge that few rounds on the calendar can match.
The race also comes at a moment of growing credibility for Formula E itself. The all-electric single-seater series has matured considerably since its early seasons, and a Monaco podium this weekend would place Evans in a strong position heading into the remainder of the championship. For residents along the Route de la Piscine and around Port Hercule, race weekend begins in earnest on Saturday.