Formula E: Porsche Wins the Teams’ Championship and Nick Cassidy Clinches Double Victory

Wehrlein advanced to the duels, securing a stronger starting position and gaining an early advantage.

How Did the Races Go?

In Race 1, Wehrlein delivered an excellent performance, finishing third and setting the fastest lap. These points proved crucial in Porsche’s battle against Nissan for the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ titles.

Meanwhile, Nissan’s fortunes worsened in Race 2. Rowland collided with Nico Müller on Lap 16, ending both his and the Andretti driver’s race prematurely.

This misfortune for Nissan allowed Porsche to capitalise, with Wehrlein again playing a pivotal role by scoring valuable points.

As a result, Porsche clinched their maiden Teams’ and Manufacturers’ World Championship titles after a dominant weekend. Jaguar TCS Racing surpassed Nissan to finish second in both championships, capping off an impressive run to close out the season.

How Did Nick Cassidy Win the Double Header in London?

Race 1

Nick Cassidy had an excellent weekend in London, taking victory in both races and climbing to second in the Drivers’ Standings.

In qualifying, he secured fifth for Race 1 and inherited pole for Race 2 after Dan Ticktum received a five-place grid penalty.

During Race 1, he activated his first attack mode on Lap 20, moving up from fifth to take the lead. He then made use of both his pit boost and second attack mode, passing Nyck de Vries by Lap 27 in a masterfully executed strategy.

A collision between Ticktum and Mitch Evans on Lap 29 brought out the Safety Car, offering Cassidy a moment to regroup following intense battles.

Racing resumed on Lap 35, with Cassidy leading the field and crossing the line a second ahead of the Mahindra driver.

From there, the Kiwi controlled the race, fending off pressure from de Vries and holding his lead to the chequered flag.

Race 2

In Race 2 the following day, Cassidy slipped back early on as others used attack mode, but reclaimed the lead by Lap 13.

Once again, a Safety Car was brought out on Lap 16 following contact between Rowland and Müller, eliminating some of his competitors.

After the restart on Lap 20, Cassidy led by 1.5 seconds over his teammate, who provided key support in the closing laps.

In the end, Cassidy crossed the line 13.5 seconds ahead of de Vries, displaying a dominant performance.

This marked the second-largest winning margin in Formula E history. A five-second penalty for Evans dropped him to fifth, adding to Jaguar’s overall gains.

Cassidy’s back-to-back wins meant Jaguar claimed five victories from the final six races, ending Season 11 on a high note after a challenging campaign.

The Kiwi signed off his final weekend with the team, as both he and Team Principal James Barclay prepare to part ways with Jaguar.

How Did Nyck de Vries Score Two Podiums in London?

Nyck de Vries impressed in London, claiming two second-place finishes for Mahindra Racing. These podiums lifted him to eighth in the Drivers’ Standings, one point behind Jake Dennis.

After missing the Berlin round, de Vries found his rhythm at ExCeL London, setting the fastest time in Free Practice 2. He then continued that form in qualifying, starting from the front row for Race 1 and fifth in Race 2. Mahindra had never secured a front-row start in 12 previous London E-Prix races.

In Race 1, he had a great battle with Cassidy for the lead, but ended up losing out to him when the Kiwi used his attack mode.

Later in Race 2, de Vries fought against Rowland and emerged ahead, though he eventually had to concede once more to a faster Cassidy.

These two podiums helped Mahindra secure its best Teams’ Championship result, fourth place, since Season 4 in 2017/2018.

Ultimately, de Vries’ strong qualifying performances were key to his scoring podiums, as he did not have to overtake many cars.