Jake Dennis Clinches Season Opener in Thrilling São Paulo E-Prix

Jake Dennis, the former Formula E world champion, secured a dramatic victory in the season-opening race for the Porsche customer team Andretti in São Paulo. After starting from pole position, Dennis navigated a challenging race that included a safety car intervention and a final lap shootout, ultimately crossing the line first.

Key Takeaways

• Jake Dennis secured his first Formula E win since Diriyah in 2024.

• Porsche factory drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller finished fourth and fifth respectively.

• Porsche leads the Manufacturers' classification, with Andretti Formula E and Porsche Formula E Team tied in the Teams' classification.

• Porsche's "Racing for Charity" initiative contributed 24,000 euros to charitable organizations in the first race.

A Hard-Fought Victory

Dennis, starting from the front row, managed his race effectively, reclaiming the lead after a late safety car period caused by a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. His strategic use of Attack Mode in the closing stages proved decisive, securing his win on Andretti Team Principal Roger Griffiths' birthday.

Porsche's Strong Performance

The Porsche Formula E Team demonstrated strong pace throughout the weekend. Factory drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller finished fourth and fifth respectively in their highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric cars. Wehrlein had initially secured pole position for the third consecutive year in São Paulo but incurred a three-place grid penalty, forcing him to start from fourth.

Despite the penalty, Wehrlein matched his best São Paulo result from the previous year. Felipe Drugovich, in his debut race for Andretti, initially finished fifth on the road but dropped out of the points due to a post-race penalty for yellow flag infringements.

Championship Standings

Following the season opener, Andretti Formula E and the Porsche factory team are level in the Teams' classification with 25 points each. Porsche holds the lead in the Manufacturers' classification with 37 points, showcasing a dominant start to the season for the Stuttgart-based manufacturer.

Racing for Charity Initiative

Porsche is continuing its "Racing for Charity" program this season, donating 400 euros for every lap completed by its two factory-run Porsche 99X Electric cars to support seriously ill children worldwide. The first race saw a total of 60 laps completed by Wehrlein and Müller, contributing 24,000 euros to organizations like Kinderherzen retten e.V., Interplast Germany e.V., and the Ferry Porsche Foundation.

Looking Ahead

The next event for the Porsche Formula E Team, Andretti Formula E, and Cupra Kiro will be the Mexico City E-Prix on January 10, 2026. Porsche enters its seventh Formula E season as the reigning Teams' and Manufacturers' World Champion, continuing to leverage the series for insights into production sports car development.