Pascal Wehrlein has expressed his support for Porsche’s team tactics, which were decisive in his victory during the London E-Prix held on Saturday. This victory allows him to strengthen his chances in the fight for the title of the 2025-26 Formula E season.
Wehrlein, who secured pole position, dominated the race, climbing to the top spot in the drivers’ standings. The German driver, despite showing impressive pace, benefited from team orders that maximized the points earned in this competition.
During qualifying, his teammate, Nico Muller, and the Kiro driver, Dan Tickum, slowed his pace in the duel phases, allowing Wehrlein to achieve pole without significant competition. Furthermore, Muller supported his competitors, including Mitch Evans, helping Wehrlein to create a significant advantage of over two seconds.
Although Wehrlein had previously stated that he was not a big fan of team tactics, he acknowledged that these strategies were common in the championship. He recalled a similar situation at the 2024 Monaco E-Prix where Nick Cassidy facilitated Evans’ victory with similar behavior.
After the race, Wehrlein commented that he wasn’t sure if he would have preferred to win without help, leaving that decision in the hands of the team. Despite Muller allowing Wehrlein to build a significant early advantage, the victory was not guaranteed, as Evans had made significant strides after a strategic early pit stop.
A virtual safety car mid-race proved to be decisive for the final placement in the competition, allowing Wehrlein and other drivers to make economical stops. The Porsche driver was the first to complete his stop before the neutralization ended, providing him with an additional advantage.
In a post-race press conference, Wehrlein stated that he had maintained good performance throughout the weekend, excelling in both practice and qualifying. With the conclusion of this race, he now focuses on the grand finale of the season, where he aims to become the first two-time Formula E champion since Jean-Eric Vergne.
Wehrlein ends the day with a five-point lead over Jake Dennis and intends to maintain his good streak in the grand final.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
