Formula E News: Nick Cassidy storms to pole at Jarama
The 2026 Formula E season continued with Round 6 at the historic Circuito del Jarama for the Madrid E-Prix. After a damp FP2, qualifying unfolded on a drying but still tricky track, producing one of the most competitive and unpredictable sessions of the year.
Citroën Racing’s Nick Cassidy delivered a masterclass. The New Zealander progressed flawlessly through the groups and duels, setting a stunning lap of 1:37.141 in the final to claim his first pole of the season — and Citroën’s first-ever Formula E pole. He narrowly defeated Nyck de Vries (Mahindra Racing) by just 0.266 seconds.
António Félix da Costa (Jaguar TCS Racing) showed blistering one-lap pace to lock in third, while Nissan’s Norman Nato continued his strong qualifying form in fourth. Several big names were knocked out early, including Mitch Evans, Jake Dennis and Jean-Éric Vergne, setting up a fascinating race from further back. Home hero Josep Maria Martí fought hard for CUPRA KIRO but will start 12th.
Full 2026 Madrid E-Prix Qualifying Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time | Gap |
| 1 | Nick Cassidy (NZL) | Citroën Racing | 1:37.141 | – |
| 2 | Nyck de Vries (NED) | Mahindra Racing | 1:37.407 | +0.266s |
| 3 | António Félix da Costa (POR) | Jaguar TCS Racing | 1:38.621 | +1.480s |
| 4 | Norman Nato (FRA) | Nissan Formula E Team | 1:44.903 | +7.762s |
| 5 | Edoardo Mortara (SUI) | Mahindra Racing | 1:38.908 | +1.767s |
| 6 | Pascal Wehrlein (GER) | Porsche Formula E Team | 1:44.193 | +7.052s |
| 7 | Maximilian Günther (GER) | DS Penske | 1:44.583 | +7.442s |
| 8 | Oliver Rowland (GBR) | Nissan Formula E Team | 1:47.325 | +10.184s |
| 9 | Dan Ticktum (GBR) | CUPRA KIRO | 1:41.790 | +4.649s |
| 10 | Zane Maloney (BAR) | Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team | 1:42.790 | +5.649s |
| 11 | Jake Dennis (GBR) | Andretti Formula E | 1:41.817 | +4.676s |
| 12 | Josep Maria Martí (ESP) | CUPRA KIRO | 1:42.917 | +5.776s |
| 13 | Nico Müller (SUI) | Porsche Formula E Team | 1:42.086 | +4.945s |
| 14 | Sébastien Buemi (SUI) | Envision Racing | 1:43.050 | +5.909s |
| 15 | Taylor Barnard (GBR) | DS Penske | 1:42.175 | +5.034s |
| 16 | Mitch Evans (NZL) | Jaguar TCS Racing | 1:43.166 | +6.025s |
| 17 | Joel Eriksson (SWE) | Envision Racing | 1:42.511 | +5.370s |
| 18 | Jean-Éric Vergne (FRA) | Citroën Racing | 1:43.478 | +6.337s |
| 19 | Lucas di Grassi (BRA) | Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team | 1:42.818 | +5.677s |
| 20 | Felipe Drugovich (BRA) | Andretti Formula E | 1:44.956 | +7.815s |
With Cassidy on pole and de Vries alongside him on the front row, tomorrow’s race on the technical Jarama layout is set up for fireworks. Can the Kiwi convert pole into victory, or will the chasing pack — led by da Costa, Mortara and Wehrlein — steal the show?