Formula E London E-prix: Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein Wins Drivers' Championship in Thrilling Finale
Pascal Wehrlein secured the Formula E world title by finishing second in the London season finale, where Oliver Rowland won, while Mitch Evans finished third and lost his chance at the crown.
By Divyam Dubey
Pascal Wehrlein clinched the Formula E World Championship title in a dramatic season finale held in London. Despite Oliver Rowland's home victory, the championship was decided in favour of Wehrlein. Mitch Evans, driving for Jaguar, finished third in the race and secured second place overall in the championship, narrowly missing out on both top honours due to a strategic error. Nick Cassidy's strong season came to an abrupt end following a collision with another driver. The race was completed with Sébastien Buemi in fourth position, followed by Antonio Felix da Costa, Jean-Eric Vergne, Nico Müller, Robin Frijns, Stoffel Vandoorne, and Lucas di Grassi.
Formula E London E-Prix: Race Result
The Formula E title showdown in London was nothing less than a rollercoaster ride. Starting from pole, Nick Cassidy found himself under immediate pressure from Mitch Evans, who quickly took the lead. Pascal Wehrlein, also a championship contender, held his ground in fourth.
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A series of safety car periods disrupted the early stages of the race, with collisions involving Jake Dennis and Sam Bird. When racing resumed, Cassidy and Evans engaged in a fierce battle for the lead, with Wehrlein closing in on the leading duo.
A pivotal moment arrived when Evans was instructed to let Cassidy activate his attack mode. Cassidy's defensive tactics frustrated Evans, who eventually overtook him. Wehrlein also managed to pass Cassidy, setting up a thrilling three-way fight for the championship.
| POS | DRIVER | TEAM |
| 1 | Oliver Rowland | Nissan |
| 2 | Pascal Wehrlein | Porsche |
| 3 | Mitch Evans | Jaguar |
| 4 | Sebastian Buemi | Envision |
| 5 | Antonio Felix da Costa | Porsche |
| 6 | Jean-Eric Vergne | DS Penske |
| 7 | Nico Müller | Abt Cupra |
| 8 | Robin Frijns | Envision |
| 9 | Stoffel Vandoorne | DS Penske |
| 10 | Lucas di Grassi | Abt Cupra |
| 11 | Jake Hughes | McLaren |
| 12 | Sergio Sette Camara | ERT |
| 13 | Norman Nato | Andretti |
| 14 | Dan Ticktum | ERT |
| 15 | Sacha Fenestraz | Nissan |
| 16 | Nyck de Vries | Mahindra |
| DNF | Nick Cassidy | Jaguar |
| DNF | Maximilian Günther | Maserati |
| DNF | Jehan Daruvala | Maserati |
| DNF | Sam Bird | McLaren |
| DNF | Jake Dennis | Andretti |
| DNF | Edoardo Mortara | Mahindra |
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As the race intensified, contact between Evans and Wehrlein heightened the drama. With laps winding down, a crucial error by Evans when attempting to activate his attack mode proved costly. Wehrlein seized the opportunity to overtake, clinching the Formula E World Championship title. Oliver Rowland secured the race victory, while Jaguar clinched the teams' championship. Cassidy's race ended prematurely due to a puncture.
