Cassidy stands tall in Mexico City – and so does Citroën

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Nick Cassidy delivered to Citroen Racing its maiden ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Mexico City on Saturday, following a masterclass in precision, patience and perfectly judged aggression.

In the heat and chaos of the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, the Kiwi New Zealander once again showed why timing is everything in the GEN3 era, deploying both ATTACK MODE boosts with trademark calm as the race unfolded around him.

Slicing cleanly through the pack from P14 on the grid, Cassidy emerged when it mattered most, holding off late pressure from Edoardo Mortara and reigning champion Oliver Rowland in a frantic closing phase that saw the top five covered by barely a second.

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It was a tense, high-speed chess match through the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez – and Cassidy never blinked.

The result marked his fourth win in five races, underlining a remarkable run of form and instantly cementing Citroën Racing as a force to be reckoned with. After opening the season with a podium in São Paulo, this victory feels less like a surprise and more like a statement.

Two races. One win. Championship leads in hand. For Cassidy and Citroën, Mexico City wasn’t just a breakthrough – it was the beginning of belief.

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.