Porsche Dominates Tokyo E-Prix with Double Podium Finish

In a thrilling display of speed and strategy, Porsche secured a double podium at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Tokyo E-Prix, with Pascal Wehrlein finishing second and Dan Ticktum of Cupra Kiro taking third. This race marked a significant achievement for both teams, showcasing the prowess of the Porsche 99X Electric.

Key Takeaways

• Porsche teams finished in the top four positions at the Tokyo E-Prix.

• Pascal Wehrlein claimed second place, marking his third podium of the season.

• Dan Ticktum achieved his first-ever Formula E podium with a third-place finish.

• The race featured strong performances from both the factory TAG Heuer Porsche team and the customer team Cupra Kiro.

Race Overview

The Tokyo E-Prix saw intense competition as all three Porsche teams—TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, Andretti Formula E, and Cupra Kiro—performed exceptionally well. Wehrlein and Ticktum led the race for several laps, demonstrating the capabilities of the Porsche 99X Electric and the Cupra Kiro’s customer variant.

Wehrlein, the reigning World Champion, started the race in third position and fought valiantly for the lead, ultimately finishing just shy of victory. Ticktum, who started in second, celebrated his first podium finish in Formula E, a significant milestone in his racing career.

Race Results

Position	Driver	Team	Points
1	Oliver Rowland	Nissan Formula E Team	25
2	Pascal Wehrlein	TAG Heuer Porsche	18
3	Dan Ticktum	Cupra Kiro	15
4	Jake Dennis	Andretti Formula E	12

Driver Standings

After the race, the drivers' standings saw Wehrlein move up to second place, with three Porsche-powered drivers now in the top five:

1. Oliver Rowland (GBR) - 161 points

2. Pascal Wehrlein (GER) - 84 points

3. António Félix da Costa (POR) - 73 points

4. Jake Dennis (GBR) - 56 points

5. Dan Ticktum (GBR) - 43 points

Team Performance

Florian Modlinger, Director of Factory Motorsport Formula E, praised the overall performance of the Porsche teams, stating, "Overall a very strong result for Porsche with three in the top four. It is the first podium for our championship-winning car from the last two seasons with Dan Ticktum."

Wehrlein expressed mixed feelings about his performance, stating, "I’m very happy about P2 after a tough day yesterday, but I really wanted that win." Meanwhile, António Félix da Costa, who did not finish the race due to a collision, acknowledged his mistake and looked forward to the next race in Shanghai, where he has previously enjoyed success.

Looking Ahead

The next races for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, Andretti Formula E, and Cupra Kiro will take place at the Shanghai E-Prix on May 31 and June 1, 2025. With the momentum from Tokyo, Porsche aims to continue its strong performance in the upcoming races, further solidifying its position in the championship standings.

As the season progresses, fans and teams alike are eager to see how the competition unfolds, especially with Porsche's innovative technology and strategic racing at the forefront of Formula E.