At the fourth round of the 2026 UIM E1 Series World Championship, held in Monaco, Team Monaco put in a first-class performance in front of their home crowd. Led by the duo of Maxime Nocher and Oban Duncan, the Monegasque team got their weekend off to a flying start by securing first place in qualifying, a result that earned them three valuable points in the championship race.
The following day, in challenging racing conditions, Maxime Nocher put in a remarkable performance. The Monegasque driver won the first race in commanding fashion, dominating his rivals from start to finish. In addition to this victory, he set the fastest lap time of the race, confirming Team Monaco’s competitiveness on the Principality’s waters.
Unfortunately, the second race took a less favourable turn. A navigational error prevented Team Monaco from qualifying for the final phase featuring the top six crews. Forced to compete in the classification race for 7th to 10th places, the Monegasque team ultimately finished in a creditable 7th place in this Monegasque race.
Despite this disappointment, the weekend’s overall outcome remains largely positive. Team Monaco comes away with a victory in qualifying, a heat win and the fastest lap in the race – all performances that demonstrate the team’s potential. After just its fourth appearance in the UIM E1 Series World Championship, Team Monaco has confirmed its progress and its ability to compete with the best teams on the grid.
These encouraging results bolster the team’s ambitions for the rest of the season. With Maxime Nocher and Oban Duncan, Team Monaco continues to gain experience and become more competitive, pointing to a bright future for the upcoming rounds of the championship.
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