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Wehrlein Clinches Second Formula E Title After Chaotic London Finale

A Race 1 points cushion plus a Lap 31 collision that ended Jake Dennis’s challenge gave Pascal Wehrlein the 2025–26 drivers’ crown.

Overview

  • Wehrlein built the decisive lead by winning Race 1 from pole, taking 28 points that left him five points clear before the season‑closing race.
  • Qualifying for the finale produced a shock Mahindra front row with Nyck de Vries on pole, reshaping race strategy for title contenders.
  • A contact at Turn 16 on Lap 31 between Wehrlein and Joel Eriksson caused race‑ending damage to Jake Dennis’s car and eliminated Dennis from title contention.
  • Taylor Barnard timed his final Attack Mode and overtook in the closing laps to win the race and become Formula E’s youngest winner at 22 years and 76 days.
  • Jaguar secured the Teams’ World Championship, Mahindra took a double podium to finish third in the teams standings, and the GEN3 era closed as the series prepares for GEN4 testing.