Porsche Shines in Berlin: Wehrlein's Pole and Andretti's Podium Propel Championship Charge

Porsche celebrated a mixed but ultimately positive weekend at the Berlin E-Prix, with Pascal Wehrlein securing a dominant home pole position and customer team Andretti Formula E's Jake Dennis clinching a strong second-place finish. While the factory team faced challenges in the race, Porsche extended its lead in both the manufacturers' and teams' standings, setting the stage for a thrilling championship finale.

Wehrlein's Pole Position Dominance

Pascal Wehrlein showcased exceptional pace in qualifying, securing his third pole position of the season and his first in Berlin. His performance was particularly impressive, with all his duel lap times being fast enough for pole. This strong showing in qualifying saw four Porsche drivers reach the duel stages, resulting in a front-row lockout for the Porsche 99X Electric.

Andretti's Podium Success

Jake Dennis of the Porsche customer team Andretti Formula E delivered a stellar performance in the race, finishing in second position. This podium finish was a significant achievement for the team, highlighting the efficiency of the Porsche 99X Electric. While Dennis celebrated a strong result, his teammate Nico Müller, who initially finished P8, was later dropped to P17 due to a penalty.

Race Day Challenges and Strategic Insights

Despite the strong qualifying performance, the race proved challenging for the factory TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. Pascal Wehrlein, starting from pole, ultimately finished outside the points in P15. António Félix da Costa managed to secure eighth position, collecting valuable points. Florian Modlinger, Director Factory Motorsport Formula E, acknowledged the energy-sensitive nature of the race, stating that their aggressive strategy from the front did not pay off due to high energy usage.

Key Takeaways

• Pascal Wehrlein secured his third pole position of the season in Berlin.

• Jake Dennis of Andretti Formula E achieved a second-place podium finish.

• Porsche extended its lead in the manufacturers' standings by two points.

• The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team now holds a 23-point advantage in the teams' standings.

• The Berlin E-Prix highlighted the strategic complexities of energy management in Formula E.

Championship Standings Update

Following the Berlin E-Prix, Porsche has solidified its position at the top of both the manufacturers' and teams' classifications. While Oliver Rowland secured the Drivers' World Championship, Porsche remains firmly in contention for the team and manufacturer titles heading into the final two races in London.

Drivers' Classification (Top 4 & Porsche-affiliated drivers):

1. Oliver Rowland (GBR): 184 points

2. Pascal Wehrlein (GER): 125 points

3. Taylor Barnard (GBR): 112 points

4. António Félix da Costa (POR): 103 points

5. Dan Ticktum (GBR): 82 points

6. Jake Dennis (GBR): 77 points

7. Nico Müller (SUI): 48 points

Teams' Classification (Top 3 & Porsche-affiliated teams):

1. TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team (GER): 228 points

2. Nissan Formula E Team (JPN): 205 points

3. DS Penske (USA): 168 points

4. Andretti Formula E (USA): 125 points

5. CUPRA KIRO (USA): 82 points

Manufacturers' Classification:

1. Porsche: 342 points

2. Nissan: 335 points

3. Jaguar: 279 points

Looking Ahead to London

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship now moves to London for the final two races of the season on July 26 and 27, 2025. Porsche, with its extended lead in the team and manufacturers' standings, is poised to fight for both world championship titles.