The ExCel Circuit in London played host to a sensational Formula E race on Saturday, marking the first event in the Season 10 double-header finale.

Pascal Wehrlein wins thrilling Formula E race in London taking championship lead ahead of final showdown

July 20, 2024 Richard Alvin

The ExCel in London played host to a sensational Formula E race on Saturday, marking the first event in the Season 10 double-header finale.

TAG Heuer Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein secured his third victory of the season, propelling himself to the top of the championship standings as the series heads into its final race tomorrow.

Wehrlein demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy, edging out Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans, who finished in second place. The race was packed with incidents, including a challenging start for championship contender Nick Cassidy of Jaguar, who began in 17th place but managed to recover to a seventh-place finish. Antonio Felix da Costa’s race came to a disappointing end, halting his three-race winning streak due to a forced retirement.

The battle for the Drivers’, Teams’, and Manufacturers’ championships will be decided in the final race in London tomorrow.

Race Highlights:

Mitch Evans started strongly with Sebastien Buemi close behind, while Norman Nato pushed into third after a cautious start from Pascal Wehrlein. Early drama unfolded as Jake Dennis collided with Robin Frijns, sending Frijns into the wall and out of the race. The incident also affected Sam Bird, leading to a Safety Car deployment.

Once the race resumed on Lap 5, drivers began activating their ATTACK MODES. Nick Cassidy lost valuable time after missing a sensor and having to reattempt his activation. Oliver Rowland aggressively battled Jean-Eric Vergne, eventually passing him, but later collided with Antonio Felix da Costa, causing significant damage and forcing da Costa to retire.

Sebastien Buemi overtook Evans for the lead on Lap 10 with a clean move up the start-finish straight. Jake Dennis continued to cause disruptions, clashing with Cassidy and affecting his steering. Meanwhile, Evans and Buemi engaged in strategic battles over ATTACK MODES, with Wehrlein conserving energy and moving into the lead by Lap 22.

Cassidy’s troubles continued as he hit the wall again while fighting Stoffel Vandoorne, missing ATTACK MODE once more. Up front, Wehrlein and Evans fiercely contested the lead, with Wehrlein ultimately defending his position effectively.

Maximilian Guenther moved past Evans for second place, but his race ended in disappointment as his car failed in the final stages, dropping him down the order. Maserati MSG Racing’s Jehan Daruvala also faced issues after a collision with Vergne, necessitating a pit stop for a new front wing.

The race concluded with Norman Nato and Sacha Fenestraz involved in a last-minute crash. Despite the chaos, Pascal Wehrlein maintained his composure, securing his third win of the season. Mitch Evans finished second, followed by Sebastien Buemi in third.