Jake Dennis wins first Formula E world title at Hankook London E-Prix

The grid at the 2023 Hankook London ePrix at the ExCeL London 29-30 July (Photo: Xavi Bonilla / DPPI)

Jake Dennis won his first Formula E title in the Avalanche Andretti Formula E after claiming second place in the first race of the Hankook London E-Prix double-header. The British racer made it onto the podium eleven times over the course of the season but was particularly successful when the series’ tyre supplier Hankook was the event title sponsor: Dennis won the season-opener at the Hankook Mexico City E-Prix and the Sunday race at the Hankook Rome E-Prix. Dennis was crowned the first British champion of Formula E in nine seasons at his home race.

New Zealander Mitch Evans from the Jaguar TCS Racing team won the Saturday race ahead of Dennis, while Sunday’s season-closing race was won by Nick Cassidy (Envision Racing), ahead of Evans and Dennis. As a result, Envision Racing who won the Team Championship.

Hankook motorsport director Manfred Sandbichler said: “On behalf of the whole Hankook team, we congratulate Jake Dennis and everyone in the Andretti team on winning the Formula E Drivers’ World Championship. Jake’s strong performances throughout Season 9 make him a very worthy champion. We also congratulate Envision Racing, who won the Team Championship. We are pleased to be part of this success as exclusive tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. In its first season, the Hankook iON Race has impressed with its high level of reliability and performance. The tyre always provided the drivers with optimal support, regardless of the circuit, surface or weather conditions.”