Rowland takes title
After showing incredible dominance throughout the season, Nissan’s Oliver Rowland was able to claim his maiden World Championship when he finished fourth in Round 14. A disappointing end to what could have been a big day for Wehrlein – but more on that later – meant that Rowland did enough to wrap up the drivers’ battle with two rounds still to go.
“I was hoping before the weekend that the outcome could be [the World Championship], but after yesterday and this morning I was more worried that it might never come.
“I wasn't aware of where Pascal was at all. My engineer came on, I think with four or five laps to go and said ‘P4, is good’ and I thought that's a bit weird. Then I looked at the TV screen, and I got to about eighth and I thought ‘oh, he's not in the top eight then’. The next time I came around looking again I found him when I started from the bottom.
“I didn't know if he'd had a problem, so then I was aware that fourth would be enough if Wehrlein didn't score, so I knew that myself. I didn't want to ask, because I didn't want to jinx anything.”
Jaguar double victory
It was a weekend to remember for Jaguar TCS Racing, with the British manufacturers able to celebrate not just one but two victories. It was a huge celebration for the team and Team Principal James Barclay who will be departing the team at the end of the current season.
Mitch Evans was able to convert his Julius Baer Pole Position into the victory over Saturday’s wet race day, looking in a world of his own over the damp conditions which gradually improved over the course of the race. It was the end to a long point-less streak for Evans, who hadn’t scored any championship points since his dramatic last-to-first victory in São Paulo in Round 1.
His teammate Nick Cassidy finished fifth in the same race as Evans’ victory, but had his own time on the first place spot of the podium the next day when he climbed from 20th to first. Cassidy delivered an energy management masterclass to fly up the order in the final moments of the race to take his second win of the season.
It’s the positive momentum they need after a challenging season as they head into London: their home race.
Points for Drugovich
Felipe Drugovich made his Formula E debut this weekend for Mahindra Racing, stepping in for Nyck de Vries who had prior racing commitments. It’s a big opportunity for Drugovich, who has an outstanding racing resume including FIA Formula 2 Champion and now participating in WEC.
After serving a grid penalty for exceeding the number of gearboxes on Car 21, and dealing with a series of problems behind the scenes, the Brazilian wonder was able to turn things around on Sunday to achieve his first Formula E points when he finished seventh.
Titles go to London
Although Rowland has secured the drivers’ title, there is still all to play for in the Teams’ and Manufacturers' standings. Porsche currently lead both, but Nissan are close behind thanks to Rowland’s best efforts and a strong season for Taylor Barnard at NEOM McLaren.
It’s a big showdown for the final two races, with two trophies on offer. Who will come away with them, and can Nissan make it a triple sweep and take all three?
Mixed few days for Porsche
The weekend started with a bang — quite literally— when both Porsche teammates came together after a misunderstanding in FP1. The contact sent da Costa into the wall, with Wehrlein given a three place grid drop for his role in the offence. It was to he the start of a challenging weekend for the team at home, who experienced their fair share of ups and downs that included a rear tyre not being properly attached and unusual strategy calls.
Wehrlein's first race in Berlin was strong, finishing on the podium and bringing his daughter to celebrate. It could have been a double podium for the team as da Costa finished third on track, but a five second penalty for contact pushed him down the final order.
The following day the Season 10 champ looked untouchable on his way to pole position, and with his biggest championship threat Rowland with a five place penalty it looked like the fight was back on. However, the decision to take a two minute ATTACK MODE whilst those around him opted for four proved a terminal mistake, as he was swallowed up by the pack and ultimately finished down in 16th. With Rowland in fourth and Wehrlein scoring no points it was all over in the battle to achieve back-to-back world championships.
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