Porsche Formula E Team driver Pascal Wehrlein claimed a commanding victory in Round 16 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the 2026 Hankook London E-Prix, moving into a five-point lead in the Drivers’ Standings ahead of Sunday’s season finale. Three drivers – Wehrlein, Jake Dennis and Mitch Evans remain in mathematical contention for the Championship title.
Starting from Pole Position, Wehrlein executed a flawless strategy, capitalising on a Full Course Yellow neutralisation deployed for the recovery of Lucas di Grassi’s Lola Yamaha ABT car. The timed interruption allowed the German driver to complete his mandatory PIT BOOST stop efficiently and retain control of the race.
Kiwi driver Mitch Evans sought to challenge from third early on, despite the Porsche duo of Wehrlein and Nico Mueller working in tandem ahead. Jaguar TCS Racing adjusted Evans’ strategy, using an early ATTACK MODE deployment and PIT BOOST stop to undercut Mueller – forcing race leader Wehrlein to respond.
However, the timing of the Full Course Yellow halted Evans’ charge, leaving the New Zealander to finish eighth and third in the overall Drivers’ standings, trailing by 21 points heading into the finale. Fellow Kiwi Nick Cassidy crossed the finish line in ninth position.
“It was a tough race today and we finished P9 in the end,” said Cassidy. “I think we did a good job as a team and worked really well together, but the Full Course Yellow made things more complicated for us and affected how the race played out.
“We kept fighting until the end and managed to bring home some points. Thank you to everyone in the team for their hard work, and now we’ll focus on tomorrow and try to finish the season strongly.”
Jake Dennis was among several drivers to pit during the FCY. Saving his final ATTACK MODE activation for late in the race, the Andretti driver carved his way from the edge of the top six to finish second at the chequered flag. Key overtakes on António Félix da Costa and Dan Ticktum restricted Wehrlein’s lead at the top of the Drivers’ World Championship to five points heading into the final round.
The 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship concludes tomorrow, Sunday 16 August, at the Excel London, where both the Drivers’ and Teams’ World Championships will be decided in Round 17.
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