Mortara dropped a place in the Formula E standings, following his runner-up finish in the 2020-21 season, but the Swiss was much more impressive this time.
A rapid start to the year preceded a dismal Rome and Monaco, but the Venturi driver bounced back in style, taking his first two poles in the Berlin races and winning the first.
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He led the standings with six races to go, but penalties and set-up pain contrived to put Mortara out of contention and he took just five points from New York and London. A Seoul finale win capped the year, but bad luck did for his title hopes.