Formula E London Finale: Did Team Orders and Personal Feuds Go Too Far?

Last weekend's London finale saw Formula E's two heavyweights, Jaguar and Porsche, go head-to-head for the title. But the on-track action raised questions about fairness and ethics.

The decider at ExCeL has always been dramatic, and this time up to nine drivers were mathematically in contention. However, it turned into more than just a driver's race. Jaguar and Porsche deployed their entire teams, including customer squads, to influence the outcome.

On Saturday, Porsche set the tone with Nico Muller and even Dan Ticktum from Cupra Kiro helping Pascal Wehrlein. Yet Wehrlein had the pace to win on his own. The tactics forced Evans into a compromised strategy when the VSC was deployed. For Porsche, it was mission accomplished.

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Jaguar, aggrieved by Porsche's tactics, retaliated on Sunday with Antonio Felix da Costa defending far more aggressively, even over the limit. But both teams had the same intent, so it's hard to condemn one without the other.

The race felt more like a DTM contest, where manufacturer manipulation is common. While not as chaotic as the infamous 2021 Norisring finale, it left a sour taste. Wehrlein claimed on Friday he dislikes team tactics, yet benefited from them. Ironically, decisions are made by teams, and drivers must comply.

The duel between Wehrlein and Da Costa also turned personal, reigniting old tensions from their time as teammates. This was more than a title fight; it was about pride and past grudges.

Formula E thrives on drama, but was this a step too far? The question lingers for those who value fair competition above all.