Evans makes Formula E history with record-breaking 16th win in Berlin thriller

Mitch Evans has cemented his place in the Formula E history books, surging from 17th on the grid to claim a record-breaking 16th career victory at the 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix.

The Jaguar TCS Racing driver’s masterclass at Tempelhof on Sunday took him clear of every other driver to have raced in the all-electric series, and handed him his second win of the campaign.

Reigning ABB FIA Formula E World Champion Oliver Rowland brought his Nissan home in second to complete a double-podium weekend, while Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein recovered from a wretched Saturday to finish third on home soil and reclaim the lead of the drivers’ standings.

Wehrlein now tops the championship on 101 points, three clear of Evans, with Rowland’s haul of five podiums from the opening eight rounds keeping the Briton firmly in title contention. The paddock now packs up for a glamorous double-header in the streets of Monaco on 16 and 17 May.

It was a race that demanded patience, and Evans had it in abundance. Starting deep in the pack on a fresh set of tyres, the New Zealander conserved energy in the opening exchanges before slicing his way into the top six during the opening flurry of ATTACK MODE activations. With a healthy energy advantage over those around him, he deployed his initial six-minute, 350kW all-wheel drive boost to take the lead on lap 27 and quickly opened a two-second gap.

From there, Evans had to manage the persistent threats of two world champions behind him. He held firm through the second round of ATTACK MODE as the race built to its crescendo, denying Rowland and Wehrlein any way past to seal a victory that pulls him clear of the chasing pack on the all-time winners’ list.

“That marks 16 wins now for me,” a beaming Evans said afterwards. “Strategy-wise, we started towards the back, so we took a punt using a new set of tyres. I think that helped a bit, but also being patient in the race and letting it come to me. I saw a couple of drivers around me as Oliver went a bit earlier, but I had good guidance from the team to stay patient and have one big attack at the end, and it paid off. Full credit to the team for getting me through that one. Wasn’t expecting that waking up today.”

Evans was quick to share the spoils with his Coventry-based outfit, citing Jaguar’s growing reputation for late-race excellence in the GEN3 era. “In the car, you have to read the race well and get a feel for it, but I’ve got a great team behind me. We do a lot of prep pre-race, and in the race, and it’s not just down to one person, it’s a collective effort. I think we’ve seen over the years of GEN3, whether it’s other drivers or me driving for Jaguar TCS Racing, we’re towards the front at the end of these types of races.”

Rowland, who had also taken third place in Saturday’s Round 7, reflected on a calculated gamble that nearly delivered the win. “Last night we were discussing strategy, and we took the bold decision not to use new tyres in qualifying because we felt like the four new tyres in the race could be an advantage, and also being at the back and saving a lot of energy,” the Yorkshireman explained. “The tricky point was when to go, and I think we managed to save a lot of energy at the beginning. I had a couple of small issues at the end with the last ATTACK MODE, which probably stopped me from winning, but I have to be really happy with the weekend. Five out of eight podiums is not a bad way to start the year, so I think we’ll be in it until the end. Roll on Monaco.”

For Wehrlein, third place represented hard-won redemption after a puncture had ruined his Saturday. “First of all, a great day today with a first place in qualifying and on the podium,” the German said. “Both Mitch and Oli had fresh tyres for the race, so they didn’t really do qualifying, which is an advantage. I was basically the first car with used tyres, so we can be happy with that.”

The result rounded off a hugely productive weekend for the ‘Pink Pig’-liveried Porsches, following Nico Müller’s Round 7 victory on Saturday. The Stuttgart marque continues to set the pace in both the teams’ and manufacturers’ standings.

Away from the racing, the Tempelhof paddock played host to a glittering guest list. Former Formula 1 racer Mark Webber, 2023 F1 Academy champion Marta García, German single-seater star Sophia Flörsch and actor Richy Müller were all in attendance, alongside Olympic gold medallist Laura Nolte and fellow Olympian Deborah Levi, who enjoyed driver meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes tours of the Citroën Racing garages. German pop sensation Zah1De cheered on the action from the EMOTION CLUB hospitality suite before headlining Saturday night’s post-race concert.

With momentum swinging once more, the championship now heads to the Principality, where the tight confines of the Monte Carlo street circuit promise to deliver yet another twist in what is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested Formula E seasons yet.