In one of the most unpredictable finishes in Formula E history, Pascal Wehrlein clinched his second Drivers' World Championship, as a nine-driver title battle came down to the final moments of the season in London.
Across his eight-year career in the all-electric series - and three generations of Formula E machinery - the German-Mauritian driver has achieved 11 victories, 24 podiums, and 883 laps led.
We take a look back at some of his Formula E highlights and uncover what truly makes him a champion.
The move to Mahindra
His success as the youngest driver to win the DTM championship opened the door to Formula 1, where he debuted with Manor Racing in 2016, before moving to Sauber the following year, for what would be his final season in the championship. However, after briefly returning to DTM in 2018, he transitioned to Formula E with Mahindra Racing, joining the team on the first day of 2018/19 pre-season testing in Valencia.
When the season got underway, Wehrlein immediately impressed, scoring his first-ever Formula E podium in just the third round of the season at the 2019 Santiago E-Prix. In the following round, he also came painfully close to clinching his maiden victory in a chaotic Mexico City E-Prix.
The German driver secured his maiden pole and led the field for the majority of the race, with Oliver Rowland and Lucas di Grassi breathing down his neck and applying pressure. He fought hard, but di Grassi wouldn’t give him a moment’s respite. Heading into the final lap in front of almost 40,000 fans, Wehrlein ran out of energy heading out of the final turn, allowing the Brazilian to slip through and cross the line first.
He finished his rookie season on 58 points, just nine points behind his then more senior teammate, Jerome d’Ambrosio. The partnership would continue to the following season, where he finished 18th on the standings, with fourth place as his best result.
Triumph in Mexico
Wehrlein would soon find a home with TAG Heuer Porsche for the 2020/21 Formula E season. His first campaign with the German automotive giant was a story of missed opportunities, with technical infringements costing both him and the team a potential maiden victory at the 2021 Puebla E-Prix, despite Wehrlein crossing the line first after starting from pole position. The following day brought further frustration: Wehrlein finished second but was demoted to fourth after a five-second penalty for improper use of FANBOOST.
Heading into the following season, Wehrlein had plenty to prove. Having being denied victory in Mexico City twice, the 2022 E-Prix finally offered a different ending. Starting from pole position, he initially led the race before dropping behind Edoardo Mortara and Jean-Eric Vergne as the leading group battled for position. Rather than forcing his way through prematurely, Wehrlein focused on energy efficiency, keeping enough in reserve to attack when it mattered most.
With 15 minutes on the clock, Wehrlein and then teammate Andre Lotterer, made their move, passing Vergne and then Mortara, to reclaim the lead of the race with a comfortable nine second gap to their rivals. Wehrlein then controlled the closing stages, with Lotterer following him across the line to complete a historic one-two finish. It was Wehrlein’s first Formula E win and Porsche’s first in the all-electric championship since entering the series in 2019.
Two victories within 24 hours
The beginning of the GEN3 era saw Wehrlein firmly established as a title contender. After finishing second behind Andretti’s Jake Dennis in the Mexico City season opener, he arrived in Diriyah ready to fight back.
The Saudi Arabian double-header would become one of the defining weekends of his Formula E career.
Qualifying for the first race proved challenging, leaving the Porsche driver ninth on the grid. But while others fought for position through the opening corners, he made up ground quickly, navigating the early chaos and working his way into the top six. He then timed his ATTACK MODE activations effectively, using the additional power to move through the field while preserving enough energy for the closing stages.
The decisive move came on Lap 30 at Turn 16, when Wehrlein passed Jaguar’s Sam Bird for the lead. From there, he had to withstand pressure from championship leader Jake Dennis, who had also fought his way through the pack. Wehrlein managed his energy and pace superbly to hold off the Andretti driver and secure his first win of the season.
Just 24 hours later, Wehrlein returned to the grid in fifth, with Dennis starting sixth. Once again, the German driver demonstrated that qualifying position would not dictate his afternoon. He made up places early, remained patient as the leaders cycled through their ATTACK MODE activations, and waited for the right moment to strike.
As the leading group reshuffled, Wehrlein seized the advantage and moved into the lead, with Dennis once again emerging as his closest challenger. The Porsche driver held firm through the closing laps to claim his second consecutive victory, which promoted him to the top of the Driver’s Championship - granting Porsche an early advantage in the title fight.
Despite this impressive start to the season, Wehrlein ultimately finished fourth in Drivers' standings with 149 points, adding two further victories to his tally and consistently finishing inside the top-10.
2023/24 Season finale: Wehrlein vs Evans
The 2023/24 season was Wehrlein’s strongest campaign yet. He opened the season with victories in Mexico and Misano and maintained his consistency throughout the year. However, despite his strong form, the title fight went down to the wire, with the London E-Prix double-header set to decide the championship.
Wehrlein started third on the grid, while Mitch Evans stormed away from pole position. It took Wehrlein 16 laps to find the perfect opportunity to slip past Envision Racing’s Sebastian Buemi and take the lead from the Jaguar TCS Racing driver, making the most out of his ATTACK MODE. He held on to secure his third victory of the season, but the title fight was far from over, with Wehrlein holding just a three-point advantage over Evans on 177 points. ,
The final round delivered the expected drama. Nick Cassidy kicked off from pole, with Evans starting third and Wehrlein fourth. The equation was simple: whichever contender finished ahead of the other would have a crucial advantage in the title fight.
By Lap 11, Evans was still looking strong, but Wehrlein was breathing down his neck, with both drivers running near the front of the pack. The turning point came when contact involving Cassidy and Antonio Felix da Costa damaged the Jaguar driver’s hopes of securing the title, leaving Evans and Wehrlein to fight for the crown.
Wehrlein ultimately crossed the line second behind Oliver Rowland, with Evans finishing third. Despite not winning the race, the result was enough to secure the Drivers’ World Championship for Wehrlein, who finished the season on 198 points, just six ahead of Evans.
Champions are made under pressure
Fast forward to the 2025/26 Formula E season finale in London, and Wehrlein arrived at the British capital just five points behind championship leader Jake Dennis and three points behind second-placed Mitch Evans, leaving everything to play for in the final two rounds.
The 31-year-old driver delivered when it mattered most, taking victory from pole position in the penultimate race after making all the right decisions. He crossed the line five seconds ahead of Dennis, setting up a final showdown between the pair in the final race of the GEN3 era.
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The final qualifying session of the year proved successful for Wehrlein, as he lined up third on the grid, while Evans started fifth and Dennis could only manage 16th. It was a difficult position for the Andretti driver, but Evans was still eyeing his long-awaited championship crown. For Evans, the equation was simple: he needed to win, and hope that Wehrlein finished outside the points. And as the race unfolded, things began to fall into place for the Jaguar driver - could he do the impossible?
In the race, Wehrlein dropped out of the top five and gradually slipped to 11th, while Evans moved ahead of his teammate, da Costa, to climb to fourth. The Jaguar drivers also had another target in sight, with the team fighting to secure its second Teams’ Championship. With just two laps remaining, contact involving Dennis and Wehrlein disrupted both drivers’ races. Although both managed to return to the track, there was little time left to make up the lost ground.
Evans ultimately finished fourth, but it was not enough to overturn Wehrlein’s advantage in the standings. The German had done enough to claim his second Drivers’ World Championship, while Porsche also secured the Manufacturers’ Title.
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