Wehrlein Takes Control
Pascal Wehrlein Secures London E-Prix Victory, Extends Championship Lead Ahead of Season Finale
Key Points
Lap 6 Full Course Yellow was triggered by Zane Maloney’s left-rear suspension damage, briefly halting the London E-Prix and influencing the race’s strategic flow.
Nico Müller blinded the field by backing off in the final sector to hand pole to Wehrlein, enabling the Porsche driver to control the start from Turn 1.
Lucas di Grassi incurred a 5-second penalty for speeding under the full-course yellow, reshaping the running order late in the race.
Mitch Evans attempted an undercut via a pit-stop boost window around lap 17, taking Attack Mode a lap later and moving to second before the race’s late twists limited his challenge.
Antonio Felix da Costa finished third, with Evans finishing eighth and 21 points adrift of Wehrlein heading into the season finale at ExCeL.
Pascal Wehrlein won the opening London E-Prix on Saturday and jumped to the top of the Formula E drivers' standings with one race left in the season. The Porsche driver crossed the line 5.7 seconds clear of second place, moving five points ahead of Jake Dennis heading into Sunday's finale at ExCeL, according to Porsche Newsroom.
Dennis finished second and limited the damage, but Mitch Evans — the other title hopeful — ended up eighth. Evans now sits 21 points behind Wehrlein, effectively ending his championship hopes, Dive Bomb reported.
Müller's Tactical Move Sets Up Wehrlein's Win
Wehrlein's victory started before the lights went out. Teammate Nico Müller deliberately slowed in the final sector of qualifying, backing off to hand Wehrlein pole position. That gave the German driver full control of Turn 1 at the start, according to Grande Prêmio. Once out front, Wehrlein never looked back.
Porsche's team strategy was central to the result. Müller ran interference at the front early in the race, protecting Wehrlein's position and frustrating rivals trying to close in. Motorsport Week noted that the teamwork gave Wehrlein the breathing room he needed to manage his energy and pace.
Full Course Yellow Reshapes the Race Order
On lap 6, Zane Maloney's car shed its left-rear suspension, triggering a Full Course Yellow — a temporary slow-down period across the whole track. That FCY played right into Porsche's hands, allowing Wehrlein to manage his energy without losing ground, Grande Prêmio reported.
Lucas di Grassi was caught speeding under the FCY and received a five-second penalty, dropping him in the order. Mitch Evans tried to fight back by pitting around lap 17 and taking Attack Mode a lap later to move up to second. But late-race setbacks pushed him back to eighth. Antonio Felix da Costa took the final podium spot in third, Dive Bomb reported.
Wehrlein Calls It a 'Perfect Day' With One Race Left
Wehrlein described the result as a "perfect day" after taking his win. He now leads the championship with 169 points, five clear of Dennis. The Porsche driver needs only a solid finish on Sunday to claim his second Formula E title, according to EV Powered.
Dennis, driving for Andretti, kept himself alive with a strong second-place finish. He must win Sunday's race and hope Wehrlein slips up. Evans's eighth-place result means his challenge is mathematically slim. The season finale at ExCeL has shaped up as a straight two-horse fight, Motorsport Week noted.
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