Porsche Crowned King of Electric Motorsport with Formula E Championship Double

Porsche has achieved the ultimate success in electric motorsport, clinching both the Formula E Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships at the season finale in London. This historic victory marks the culmination of an eight-year journey for the German manufacturer, solidifying their dominance in the all-electric racing series.

Porsche's Electric Motorsport Triumph

Porsche has reached the pinnacle of electric motorsport, securing the coveted Formula E Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships. This achievement, exactly eight years after their entry into the sport, was sealed at the season finale in London. The highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric had previously powered drivers to the Drivers’ Championship twice in the same city during Seasons 9 and 10.

• Porsche secured the Formula E Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships.

• This marks eight years of Porsche's involvement in electric motorsport.

• The Porsche 99X Electric previously won the Drivers' Championship twice.

A Dominant Season for Porsche

The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team amassed an impressive 256 championship points in the eleventh season of Formula E. Porsche's technological prowess also extended to its customer teams, Andretti Formula E and Cupra Kiro, whose combined efforts saw Porsche technology outscore its rivals. The factory team achieved three pole positions, one race win, and ten podium finishes, including three double podiums. Customer teams contributed significantly, with Andretti securing a pole position and two podiums, while Cupra Kiro added a win and a second place, along with a pole position.

Customer Racing: A Key Pillar

This season marked a significant milestone as a factory car and a customer car scored points in the same race for the same FIA World Championship title, a first in Formula E. Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport, highlighted the importance of customer racing, stating, "Customer racing is an important pillar of Porsche Motorsport, so we are proud to have won a world championship title alongside our customers for the first time." He also emphasized Porsche's versatile skillset in motorsport, whether with conventional or electric powertrains.

From Endurance to Sprint Racing

Porsche's transition from endurance racing, specifically with their LMP1 hybrid sports prototypes, to the sprint-focused Formula E presented a significant learning curve. The initial success, including a podium in their debut race in Diriyah in 2019, was unexpected, especially given the experience other teams already had with the GEN2 cars. Florian Modlinger, Director Factory Motorsport Formula E, noted that the team's adaptation to sprint races was crucial for their success, drawing from his own experience in DTM and Formula E.

The Impact of GEN3 Cars and Strategic Success

The introduction of the GEN3 cars proved to be a turning point for Porsche. While the factory team battled for the title in 2023, it was Jake Dennis of the customer team Andretti who secured the first Porsche title. The following year, Pascal Wehrlein claimed the championship for the factory team after a record-breaking season with seven wins. Modlinger identified qualifying performance as a key factor in their improved success, stating, "The major step between 2023 and 2024 was our qualifying performance."

Technology Transfer: Track to Road

Porsche's involvement in Formula E underscores its commitment to electric mobility and highlights the relevance of motorsport development for its production vehicles. Components like the powertrain and operating software are key areas of focus, with innovations like Pit Boost – rapid charging pit stops – demonstrating direct technology transfer. The 99X Electric's charging system utilizes the same CCS standard as Porsche's road-going sports cars. The adoption of colors from the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT for the 99X Electric further symbolizes this connection between racing and production.

Looking Ahead

Porsche continues to leverage Formula E for valuable insights into its production sports cars. The ongoing development of the GEN3 Evo and its successor, the GEN3 Evo, with temporary all-wheel drive, positions Porsche for continued success. The collaborative approach between motorsport and series production development teams in Weissach ensures a continuous flow of expertise in both directions, strengthening Porsche's overall technological capabilities.