The Streak Breaks in Monaco
2019 MONACO E-PRIX (RD 9)
VERGNE KEEPS ROWLAND AT BAY AROUND MONACO HARBOUR
Jean-Eric Vergne (JEV) lifted himself back into title contention with victory on the streets of Monaco, bringing to an end the streak of eight consecutive different winners so far this season.
The reigning champion held off the advances of Oliver Rowland in the closing stages with energy levels dropping but managed to hold station and take the chequered flag. The result marks Vergne’s first win around the Principality in any discipline.