Formula E: Wehrlein takes dominant victory in first Jeddah race

Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein delivered a flawless, almost clinical performance in Jeddah to celebrate his 100th E‑Prix start with victory — a win built not on chaos or luck, but on timing, patience, and a perfect reading of the race’s strategic rhythm.

By sequencing his PIT BOOST and 50kW all‑wheel‑drive ATTACK MODE to perfection, the Season 10 World Champion pulled clear of the field and controlled the closing stages, leading home Edoardo Mortara and Mitch Evans.

Mortara’s race began in disaster. A huge burst of wheelspin off the line dropped the polesitter from first to fifth before the opening lap was complete. But the Mahindra driver regrouped, saved his energy, and unleashed a late ATTACK MODE charge that carried him back through the pack to second place — though both he and the team were left wondering what might have been without that botched launch.

Evans, too, proved the value of patience. The Jaguar driver activated his ATTACK MODE late and carved through the top ten with precision, securing back‑to‑back podiums with a well‑earned third.

Behind them, Nico Müller brought home the second Porsche in fourth, followed by António Félix da Costa and Nick Cassidy, the latter climbing from 13th on the grid to sixth with another late‑race surge.

The drama began before the lights even went out, with Nyck de Vries’ Mahindra removed from the grid. When the race finally launched, Mortara’s massive burnout handed the lead to Maximilian Günther, with Nato, Barnard, and Wehrlein slotting in behind.

A collision between Pepe Martí and Zane Maloney brought out a Full Course Yellow on Lap 2, followed by a Safety Car.

Racing resumed on Lap 4. Wehrlein immediately went on the attack, passing Barnard for third at the final chicane.
By Lap 6, Nato swept into the lead, and the field settled into a fast, energy‑rich rhythm thanks to the early caution.
Wehrlein took second from Günther on Lap 14, just as the PIT BOOST window approached.

Günther was first to blink, taking ATTACK MODE on Lap 15. A wave of PIT BOOST stops followed on Laps 16–17, with Jake Dennis briefly emerging as the provisional leader.

Wehrlein made his PIT BOOST stop at the end of Lap 18, rejoining behind Günther — but crucially, still holding his ATTACK MODE allocation.

On Lap 20, Wehrlein activated his 50kW boost and swept past Günther for the leadFrom that moment, the race tilted decisively in his favor.

Günther’s early ATTACK MODE left him vulnerable, and he slipped down the order as Dennis, da Costa, Ticktum, and Barnard all found a way through.

Barnard muscled his way into third, but Mortara — finally armed with ATTACK MODE — began slicing through the field. He dispatched Nato, Barnard, and then Günther in rapid succession, climbing from fifth to second in a handful of corners.

Evans followed the same pattern, using his late boost to climb to third by Lap 28. Cassidy’s charge ended at sixth after his ATTACK MODE expired on Lap 31.

Out front, Wehrlein was unbothered. With a seven‑second cushion over Mortara, he managed the final laps with the composure of a champion, taking the chequered flag and marking his milestone start with one of the most complete drives of his Formula E career.

Championship Shake‑Up Wehrlein’s victory — paired with the fastest lap — earned him a 26‑point haul and launched him to the top of the Drivers’ standings on 64 points, ahead of Cassidy on 48. Porsche now leads the Teams’ Championship with 109 points, while Mahindra sits second on 59. In the Manufacturers’ standings, Porsche holds a commanding 125 to 81 advantage over Jaguar.