In round 9 of the Berlin E-Prix, Jaguar's Nick Cassidy clinched a huge victory, securing the top spot in the drivers' championship. Currently, Pascal Wehrlein is 16 points behind him, while Oliver Rowland is six points further behind in third place. It is noteworthy that the reigning champ Jake Dennis sits in fourth place, while Mitch Evans follows in fifth place. Together, they're separated by 43 points. It was also in the ninth round that Mahindra scored their first point of the season, which made it a successful round for them as well. Furthermore, during the 10th round of the season, Porsche achieved its first home victory of the season with Antonio Felix da Costa. This year, Berlin-Tempelhof Airport underwent a transformation, featuring a 2,343-kilometer track with fifteen corners with tight bends and fast curves.
Formula E: Berlin E-prix: Round 9 Race Result
With his victory in the Berlin E-Prix round 9, Nick Cassidy has catapulted to the top of the championship standings. Despite starting from tenth place, the Kiwi driver surged to victory with a commanding lead of 4.6 seconds. Just four laps before the finish line, Cassidy snatched the lead, solidifying his status as a contender.
| Pos | Drivers | Team | Time |
| 1 | Nick Cassidy | Jaguar | 46 Laps |
| 2 | Jean-Eric Vergne | DS Penske | 4.651 |
| 3 | Oliver Rowland | Nissan | 4.915 |
| 4 | Mitch Evans | Jaguar | 5.34 |
| 5 | Pascal Wehrlein | Porsche | 5.631 |
| 6 | Antonio Felix da Costa | Porsche | 5.76 |
| 7 | Stoffel Vandoorne | DS Penske | 6.363 |
| 8 | Edoardo Mortara | Mahindra | 7.221 |
| 9 | Sacha Fenestraz | Nissan | 9.592 |
| 10 | Taylor Barnard | McLaren | 9.644 |
| 11 | Kelvin van der Linde | Abt Cupra | 10.133 |
| 12 | Jordan King | Mahindra | 10.427 |
| 13 | Paul Aron | Envision | 11.598 |
| 14 | Dan Ticktum | ERT | 18.27 |
| 15 | Jake Hughes | McLaren | 55.538 |
| 16 | Sergio Sette Camara | ERT | + 1 LAP |
| 17 | Jehan Daruvala | Maserati | +1 LAP |
| 18 | Norman Nato | Andretti | +1 LAP |
| 19 | Jake Dennis | Andretti | DNF |
| 20 | Maximilian Günther | Maserati | DNF |
| 21 | Lucas di Grassi | Abt Cupra | DNF |
| 22 | Joel Eriksson | Envision | DNF |
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Navigating the redesigned Tempelhof Airport circuit with finesse, Cassidy executed a strategic energy conservation strategy, biding his time at the back of the pack for much of the race. It wasn't until the closing stages that he made his decisive move, claiming his second win of the season in dramatic fashion. In the midst of Formula E's characteristic chaos, Cassidy's triumph over rivals Jean-Eric Vergne and Oliver Rowland underscored his mastery of the track.
Formula E: Berlin E-prix: Round 10 Race Result
At the Berlin E-Prix, Porsche's home event, Antonio Felix da Costa won the tenth round of the series. Despite a setback earlier in Misano due to a technical issue taking his lead away, the skilled Portuguese driver secured his second on-road win of the season in Germany, showcasing his remarkable talent.
| Pos | Drivers | Team | Time |
| 1 | Antonio Felix da Costa | Porsche | 41 Laps |
| 2 | Nick Cassidy | Jaguar | 0.691 |
| 3 | Oliver Rowland | Nissan | 2.82 |
| 4 | Pascal Wehrlein | Porsche | 4.147 |
| 5 | Jake Dennis | Andretti | 4.548 |
| 6 | Mitch Evans | Jaguar | 4.953 |
| 7 | Jehan Daruvala | Maserati | 6.032 |
| 8 | Taylor Barnard | McLaren | 6.698 |
| 9 | Joel Eriksson | Envision | 7.119 |
| 10 | Jean-Eric Vergne | DS Penske | 7.357 |
| 11 | Lucas di Grassi | Abt Cupra | 8.204 |
| 12 | Jake Hughes | McLaren | 10.349 |
| 13 | Sergio Sette Camara | ERT | 10.403 |
| 14 | Paul Aron | Envision | 11.124 |
| 15 | Kelvin van der Linde | Abt Cupra | 11.78 |
| 16 | Edoardo Mortara | Mahindra | 12.143 |
| 17 | Dan Ticktum | ERT | 12.642 |
| 18 | Jordan King | Mahindra | 16.494 |
| 19 | Norman Nato | Andretti | 20.851 |
| 20 | Stoffel Vandoorne | DS Penske | 36.753 |
| 21 | Sacha Fenestraz | Nissan | DNF |
| 22 | Maximilian Günther | Maserati | DNF |
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Continuing his impressive performance from Saturday's race at the Tempelhof Airport circuit, Cassidy maintained his momentum on Sunday, finishing second after overtaking Oliver Rowland of Nissan during the final laps. Cassidy's swift move in Turn 1, coupled with his sustained lead for the initial three laps – even though Jake Dennis initially held the lead at the start – highlighted his brilliant racing prowess.
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