After a seemingly tame season finale, Formula E's 2025-26 campaign ended with a dramatic explosion in the final 10 laps. Classic team orders and their contact-inducing consequences saw the title lead change hands several times, ultimately handing Pascal Wehrlein his second world championship. Yet, this victory was not without its fair share of paddock controversy.
Porsche: Winner and Loser
Wehrlein officially became the only double Formula E world champion, as Jean-Eric Vergne's titles came before the FIA's official status. With this win, Porsche also cemented its reputation as the best manufacturer of the Gen3 era with six titles overall. However, the manner of Porsche's success drew criticism. They protected Wehrlein at all costs, including deploying Nico Mueller as a spoiler. While not breaking any rules, the FIA will crack down on such tactics next season.
Porsche's decision to sacrifice Mueller angered Jaguar. That frustration manifested in retaliation, further fueling the feud between Antonio Felix da Costa and Wehrlein, which has been simmering since the 2024 Sao Paulo incident. The race was marred by incidents and aggressive maneuvers from both drivers, nearly costing Wehrlein the title and resulting in penalties carried into the Gen4 era.
Jaguar: Honorable Loser
Jaguar arrived with high hopes but had to concede to Porsche's clever tactics. Despite the loss, they can be considered honorable losers for putting up a fierce fight until the very end. However, their failure to capitalize on the chaos is a key takeaway heading into next season.
The London race was a fitting send-off for the Excel venue, which has always delivered action. With the season now concluded, all eyes turn to the upcoming Gen4 era, where competition promises to be even tighter and new regulations will reshape Formula E.
Baca Juga
Perseteruan Pascal Wehrlein dan Antonio Felix da Costa meledak di London E-Prix. Ketegangan memuncak saat Wehrlein kunci gelar juara dunia Formula E.
Pascal Wehrlein juara Formula E 2025-26, Porsche kampiun dengan kontroversi. Simak analisis lengkap pemenang dan pecundang di Sportrik.
Berapa hadiah juara dunia Formula E? Ternyata tidak ada cek tunai langsung untuk pembalap. Simak penjelasan lengkap skema hadiah dan nilai finansialnya.
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