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interview season 12

Reaction from a title-deciding Formula E weekend

INTERVIEW 19 Aug 2026 5 Mins

The paddock reacts to a title-deciding weekend in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

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interview season 12

Pascal Wehrlein

"Under the circumstances we had today, very special. Even though I must say the first one is always a bit more exciting. That's definitely the case, but today it was definitely a tough race. Never expected that what happened would happen, but, anyways, it is what it is. We made it.

"We set the base for today, in the last 15-16 races and we took over the lead yesterday again. The approach of the whole weekend was phenomenal, what a job we've done so far. A bit of an up-and-down season, but again, in the end, you know, when there's pressure on, when it matters, when it counts, we're pretty good.

"Obviously it was a bit unpredictable what Antonio did and how far he took it, but, you know, credits to him for what he did in this race. I think under normal circumstances during that race, we would have had a nice race, probably another podium finish, but nevertheless, I think we achieved what we had to achieve, and we did what we had to do."

Jake Dennis

"There was a clear chance. I think everything we did today, we executed perfectly. We put ourselves in a position to take the title. We were ahead at points, until we weren't. So, yeah, I think we did everything right today.

"I mean, he (Pascal) took me cleanly straight out of the race, so it's as simple as that. I think from my side, it's quite obvious. I think it's embarrassing in what we've seen today from Pascal, Porsche, to be in that position to be Pascal clearly ahead, and then he just rams me straight into the wall. It's quite surprising, but ultimately if they want to win it like that, then they can. But that's the game.

"I can leave London with my head held high. I'm happy with the way I drove, the risks I took, and yeah, I go into the off-season in a pretty good headspace. I have a lot of things personally going on in my life with my fiancée, you know, giving birth in a few weeks, so it's going to be a cool period. GEN4 is going to be exciting, and obviously I'm super busy with BMW still, so from my side an exciting few months coming up, so very much looking forward to it."

Mitch Evans

"I think ultimately we just, unfortunately, both days qualified behind the wrong car. Either a blue and white roadblock for the last two days, and they did all they could to stop me. You know, I managed to get past them in today's race, but ultimately just lost too much ground to the front guys, and yeah, it was for me a little bit extreme, but it is what it is. We did what we had to do on our side to try and give ourselves a shot, and I think we did that. But ultimately we just lost it in quali both days, but we tried and we didn't give up.

"I obviously wanted a different ending to my journey at the team, but wasn't meant to be. I don't leave with many regrets, to be fair. I knew this day was going to come at some point, especially with a lot on the line, and this team's given me so much, and I'm forever grateful for that. They've given me my first professional contract in the sport, and I owe so much to them and everyone that's been involved in the project since day one.

"I'm very proud of what we've achieved, obviously wanted more, we had one last box to check, and we unfortunately haven't done that, but a lot to be proud of. It's going to be weird waking up tomorrow not as a Jaguar driver for the first time. But I just wish them the best for the future."

Ian James (Jaguar TCS Racing)

"I'll be briefly honest, coming into this weekend, I knew how much was at stake in both championships, how much not only Mitch, but we as a team, wanted to deliver the Drivers' Championship for him and for the team as well. And there was always that risk, I suppose, that we'd let our emotions get the better of us. But all credit to the guy on my right (Evans) and to the whole team as well, because the emotions were very much kept in check.

"We approached every session with a clear and level head and executed as well as we possibly could. As Mitch said, qualifying didn't go our way, and that played a huge role then in the outcomes of both races. But at the end of the day, I'm hugely proud of both Mitch and Antonio and the whole team. It's a phenomenal way to deliver a Teams' World Championship."

Thomas Laudenbach (Porsche)

"I have to say that for us, it's great to win again the Manufacturer title. I mean, we are a car manufacturer, but we're also running a team, and but I guess it's the right time to say that this is an effort not only of our team, this is an effort of also the Andretti Formula E team, of CUPRA KIRO, and all together we scored points and secured the title. So for us, that's very important, and we're proud of that. And if you ask me how we celebrate, it's going to be a good one, I can tell you!

"This year the fight with Jaguar, I think that's what the spectators want to see, what the fans want to see. Sometimes the luck is on your side, sometimes you have bad luck. But I mean, that's sport. For today, we are, I think we can all be happy that we provided a good race today for the spectators, and extremely proud of the achievement this season."