Beckmann reflects on challenging Monaco E-Prix

David Beckmann’s Race 2 during the Formula E Monaco E-Prix ended early after contact at Turn 1. A hit from Jake Hughes caused a rear puncture.

The damage forced Beckmann into the pits and out of contention. He rejoined but never recovered. Race officials handed Hughes a 5-second penalty for the collision. Beckmann’s hopes of scoring points in Monaco vanished within the opening lap.

Beckmann reflects on tough Monaco qualifying and lost potential during race

Beckmann described the race as one of the toughest of his season to date, largely due to the wet and unpredictable conditions during Qualifying. Starting from 18th on the grid, he felt the session didn’t reflect his true pace. As the rain fell, he began to build confidence and was steadily improving his times.

However, a red flag interrupted the Monaco E-Prix at a crucial moment, just as Beckmann was finding his rhythm. He believed that without the disruption, a higher grid position would have been within reach. Despite the early end to his race, Beckmann saw signs of progress in his ability to adapt to the challenging conditions and was encouraged by the potential he showed before the setback.

“It was a difficult race today. I started from 18th after a tough Qualifying, but without the red flag, I feel like we could have started higher because with each lap, I was getting a better feel for the car in the rain.“

Beckmann’s Attack Mode strategy ruined by early collision in Monaco

Beckmann praised his team for putting together a solid strategy, which focused on gaining positions early using Attack Mode. The plan was to push forward aggressively in the opening laps, and he had conserved most of his first Attack Mode when the race took a turn.

Heading into Turn 1, Hughes locked up under braking and made contact with Beckmann’s left-rear wheel. The impact caused a puncture, forcing him to pit and dropping him out of contention. What started as a promising recovery effort quickly unravelled through no fault of his own, leaving Beckmann frustrated with an early end to a race that had potential.

“The team pulled together a good strategy to fight forward with Attack Mode at the start of the race. I had a lot of my first Attack Mode left, but another driver locked up into Turn 1 and hit my left-rear which gave me a puncture.“

Beckmann reflects on unlucky Monaco E-Prix and eyes Tokyo with optimism

In both races this weekend, bad luck played a major role in the outcome. Beckmann was taken out in each event, leaving him frustrated with the results.

The missed opportunities were disappointing, but he remained determined to improve and make the most of his potential in upcoming races.

„In both races this weekend, I was taken out and was very unlucky but without that, we could have been in the points.“

Looking ahead, Beckmann expressed excitement for the upcoming races in Tokyo.

“Now, I just need to pray that no one else crashes into me,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the next races in Tokyo, and now, I just need to pray that no one else crashes into me.”