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Wehrlein inherits Miami E-Prix win after late red flag

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Saturday’s Miami E-Prix delivered a late twist at Homestead-Miami Speedway as Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein snatched victory in Round 5 of the Formula E World Championship from poleman Norman Nato.

The Nissan charger crossed the line first, but a gut-wrenching disqualification for missing his Attack Mode activations dropped him to sixth.

Wehrlein, who’d battled to second on the road, claimed his eighth Formula E win, and was joined on the podium by Lucas di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT) in second and teammate Antonio Felix da Costa in third.

Wehrlein’s triumph propelled him to third in the standings, with Porsche dominating the teams’ championship!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.