Pascal Wehrlein was crowned Formula E world champion for a second time after a dramatic and controversial season finale in London, while Taylor Barnard claimed a landmark first victory in the championship.
Barnard delivered a composed performance for DS Penske, managing his energy and attack modes brilliantly to secure his maiden Formula E win at the end of his second season. The result also made the British driver the youngest race winner in Formula E history.
It was a particularly emotional triumph for Barnard, with DS Automobiles set to leave the championship. Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara joined him on the podium.
Despite Barnard’s breakthrough, the main focus remained on the intense battle for the drivers’ title. Porsche once again employed team orders, with Nico Müller attempting to slow Mitch Evans. Evans eventually found a way through on Lap 17 before moving ahead of Wehrlein and Porsche teammate Antonio Felix da Costa on Lap 27.
Da Costa was then tasked with delaying Wehrlein and succeeded to such an extent that the German dropped out of the points. The situation left Wehrlein visibly frustrated, pushing tensions between the two former teammates to boiling point.
The chaos also gave Andretti’s Jake Dennis an opportunity. After spending much of the race towards the back, Dennis made significant progress through the pit phase and entered the title picture.
More drama followed on Lap 32 when Wehrlein spun both Dennis and Joel Eriksson. Eriksson was forced to retire, while both title contenders were sent to the rear of the field.
Wehrlein eventually crossed the finish line in 15th, with Dennis taking 18th. However, Evans could only manage fourth place, meaning Wehrlein had done enough to secure his second Formula E world championship despite the late-race turmoil.
