Mouser-Supported DS PENSKE Formula E Team Driver Maximilian Günther Delivers First Place Victory at Jeddah
February 17, 2025 - Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, congratulates Maximilian Günther and the DS PENSKE Formula E racing team on an exciting first-place win for round 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on February 14.
Günther started round 3 strong by steering to the first-place pole position ahead of the race. He then claimed victory with a dramatic last-corner overtake, marking his first win for DS PENSKE and adding 29 points to the team’s ranking. Teammate Jean-Éric Vergne finished sixth, scoring eight crucial points for the team. The DS PENSKE team is now in fourth place for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with 63 points.
"We congratulate the DS PENSKE Formula E racing team on their first-place victory in Jeddah," said Todd McAtee, Mouser Senior Vice President of Business Development Americas. "Max’s last-minute overtake was a highlight of the weekend, and we look forward to a thrilling season ahead!"
The Jeddah E-Prix also saw the introduction of PIT BOOST, a new strategic element giving the cars an extra 10% of energy from 600kW power boost in just 30 seconds. Designed to enhance strategy, unpredictability and fan engagement, PIT BOOST showcases cutting-edge EV ultra-fast recharging technology while adding a thrilling new dimension to Formula E races.
Mouser is supporting the DS PENSKE team for the globe-trekking 2024/2025 season in collaboration with TTI, Inc. and valued manufacturers Molex and KYOCERA AVX. Mouser and Molex have been partnering to sponsor Formula E racing since 2015.
Formula E is an international, fully electric street racing series. Using the very latest technology, the DS Performance Team has stretched the boundaries of efficiency and performance with the DS E-TENSE-FE23 powertrain and software. Racing is all about speed and endurance, and racing sponsorships are an innovative way for Mouser to communicate its performance-driven business model and promote the newest technologies from its manufacturer partners.
To learn more about the Mouser-backed DS PENSKE Formula E racing team and view the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Racing Season 11 schedule, visit https://www.mouser.com/formula-e/.