Hughes, who had secured the Julius Baer Pole Position by a mere 0.001 seconds, expressed his excitement about his maiden podium finish. "It's about time, isn't it? I think I approached the race quite differently today... being quite aggressive and trying to make some moves and it paid off. It's amazing how much easier the race felt driving like it did today," Hughes said.

Hughes also shared his thoughts on racing in China: "China actually has always been kind to me... I think it's been a great weekend of Formula E. The grandstand has been full. Doing the autograph session was great with so many fans. And hopefully we're here for many more years to come."