Jake Dennis can't believe it: 'Jesus Christ, we're world champions!'
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- Ludo van Denderen
Never before has Jake Dennis been so ecstatic after finishing second. In London, the Briton finished second at the first ePrix of the weekend, which was enough for the Avalanche Andretti driver to secure his first world title in the electric class. The Red Bull Racing simulator driver himself could hardly believe what he had managed to do.
Four drivers still had a chance of winning the championship, but Dennis was the big favourite. It could have come down to the very last race on Sunday, only the Brit apparently didn't feel like doing it then. So, behind Mitch Evans, he finished second: "I am lost for words, honestly. It means so much to me, the boys standing out there, we have had everything thrown at us, honestly it felt like everyone was racing against us - but Jesus Christ we have just become world champion! I am so happy for myself, the team, everyone - we deserve this so much," Dennis said.
Dennis never imagined this
Dennis was never known as a super-talent, but Formula E seems to suit him perfect. "I only joined this championship three years ago, we almost won in our rookie year but now to come back and have the year that we have had, breaking all the podium records. To become world champion is mind blowing, I really didn't think it could happen coming into this year, but full credit to my boys. I love them so much, they have given me an absolute rocket ship all year, this is the least I could do for them. I could hear the fans as well, it is absolutely incredible to share this moment with them. My mum is out there somewhere, it is incredible for her. World champion - I am just amazed."
Michael Andretti is the team boss of Avalanche. The American hopes to enter Formula 1, with this title anyway he is making the statement that he knows how to be successful. "It was insane, I think that basically explains what Formula E is all about, you just never know all the way until the last lap. Even those last two laps we were just holding our breath. I can't thank the team enough, hanging in there all these years to finally get on top of a podium for a championship. I want to thank Porsche, their powertrain was fantastic, they have had an incredible year with it, and also our sponsor Avalanche. But mostly all the crew, they worked their butts off, and they really deserve this win," Andretti said.