Defending Formula E champion Jake Dennis made an ominous return to form in the opening Diriyah E-Prix of the double-header event.

Andretti driver Dennis had made a low-key start to his title defence at Mexico City a fortnight ago, driving from 14th on the grid to claim two points for a ninth-place finish while Pascal Wehrlein - driving for Andretti's supplier Porsche - took a dominant victory.

But Dennis returned to form in Diriyah, qualifying in third place and then quickly carving his way to the front of the field. He held the lead despite an early valiant - and in the end failed - effort from Mitch Evans.

.@mitchevans_ simply WILL NOT QUIT