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Porsche's redemption and FIA consistency questioned again – RacingNews365 FE Review

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Pascal Wehrlein hailed his surprise victory in the final race of the Misano E-Prix double-header as "big redemption" for Porsche, following Antonio Felix da Costa's disqualification on Saturday.

Da Costa initially won Saturday's race but was disqualified five hours later, after a spring did not conform with the technical regulations.

READ MORE: Victory 'big redemption' for Da Costa disqualification – Wehrlein

Evans defends dejected Cassidy after 'quite clear' Vergne incident

Mitch Evans' frustrations with the stewards "completely wrong" approach continued at the inaugural Misano E-Prix on Saturday, after Nick Cassidy's race was "ruined" by Jean-Eric Vergne.

On the fifth lap of what was the latest extreme peloton race, Cassidy made contact with the wall at Turn 9, after colliding with Vergne. The FIA judged that Vergne "caused a collision" and was given a five-second time penalty, which he labelled as the "most unfair" of his career.

READ MORE: Evans defends dejected Cassidy after 'quite clear' Vergne incident

			© Simon Galloway / Formula E
	© Simon Galloway / Formula E

Formula E CEO delivers update on Misano's future

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has told RacingNews365 that the all-electric series will analyse the success and the "challenges" of the Misano E-Prix over the coming weeks, before deciding if it will become a permanent venue on the calendar.

The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is a beautiful track and a stunning location, but whether it is right for Formula E is a huge question. Misano was chosen as Rome's successor, after the Italian capital fell off the calendar.

READ MORE: Formula E CEO delivers update on Misano's future

Exclusive: Bird concerned Formula E losing sight of 'DNA' amid Silverstone rumour

Formula E veteran Sam Bird is concerned that Formula E is losing sight of its "DNA", as the sport continues to move towards purpose-built circuits.

Since its birth, Formula E has been centred around street racing and promoting EV technology to the biggest cities on the planet; however, as the cars increase in performance, its "roots" are starting to be left behind.

READ MORE: Exclusive: Bird concerned Formula E losing sight of 'DNA' amid Silverstone rumour

			© Simon Galloway / Formula E
	© Simon Galloway / Formula E

Lola-Yamaha reveal team partner ahead of Formula E entry

Lola-Yamaha has confirmed it has entered a partnership with ABT ahead of its entry in Season 11.

Last month, Lola confirmed its return to motorsport in a tie-up with Yamaha to produce a powertrain for the Formula E category.

READ MORE: Lola-Yamaha reveal team partner ahead of Formula E entry

Da Costa addresses Porsche speculation: 'The plan is longevity'

Antonio Felix da Costa has stressed that himself and Porsche are planning for "longevity" in their partnership, amid speculation that he could potentially be set for a departure.

Ahead of last weekend's inaugural Misano E-Prix, it was reported by The Race that Abt Cupra's Nico Müller has conducted a recent test for the Porsche factory outfit, in a huge mid-season shock.

READ MORE: Da Costa addresses Porsche speculation: 'The plan is longevity'

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