It was a double-header event, with rounds seven and eight of the championship held on May 2–3, while the next race on the calendar is set to be the Monaco E-Prix on May 16–17.
Berlin as a Turning Point in the Season
The Berlin round once again confirmed Tempelhof’s reputation as one of the most tactical circuits in Formula E. The wide surface of the former airport allows for close pack racing, but at the same time forces teams to carefully manage energy, the timing of Attack Mode and track position. In 2026, this was especially clear in the second race of the weekend, where the winner came not from the front row, or even from the middle of the grid, but from 17th on the starting grid.
The main hero of Sunday was Mitch Evans. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver produced one of the most impressive drives of the season: he gradually moved through a tightly packed field, managed his energy intelligently and proved faster in the closing phase than many of those who had started ahead of him.
Race 1: Nico Müller’s Historic Victory
The first race of the Berlin weekend belonged to Nico Müller. The Swiss driver gave Porsche victory on home soil and claimed his first Formula E win. For Müller, it was an especially emotional moment: the victory came on his 69th start in the championship, at the wheel of a Porsche running a special “Pink Pig” livery linked to the brand’s anniversary heritage.
Müller did not simply benefit from circumstances — he delivered a mature and tactical race. He absorbed pressure, maintained his pace at the key point of the distance and turned Porsche’s strong position into a full victory. Nick Cassidy and Oliver Rowland joined him on the podium, with Rowland continuing to score important points in the championship fight.
Race 2: Evans Rewrites Formula E History
The second race became the main story of the weekend. Pascal Wehrlein started from pole and had a chance to strengthen his championship lead at Porsche’s home event. However, the race quickly turned into a typical Formula E strategic contest: the leaders did not want to spend too much energy too early, the midfield constantly changed positions, and strategy became just as important as outright speed.
Evans started only 17th, but gradually worked his way into the leading group. His Jaguar was efficient in race trim, and the team chose the right moment to attack. In the closing stages, the New Zealander moved to the front and brought the race home to victory. The result became the 16th win of his Formula E career, making Evans the series record holder for race victories.
Oliver Rowland finished second and completed a strong weekend for Nissan: after taking a podium in the first race, he again finished in the top three and also set the fastest lap of Sunday’s race. Pascal Wehrlein was third — not the result he had hoped for after starting from pole, but the podium allowed him to return to the top of the drivers’ standings after a difficult start to the Berlin weekend.
Race 2 Results
- Mitch Evans — Jaguar TCS Racing
- Oliver Rowland — Nissan Formula E Team
- Pascal Wehrlein — Porsche Formula E Team
- Jake Dennis — Andretti Formula E
- Nick Cassidy — Citroën Racing
- Edoardo Mortara — Mahindra Racing
- António Félix da Costa — Jaguar TCS Racing
- Jean-Éric Vergne — Citroën Racing
- Nico Müller — Porsche Formula E Team
- Taylor Barnard — DS Penske
Championship After Berlin
After the two Berlin races, the title fight became even closer. Pascal Wehrlein took the lead in the drivers’ standings with 101 points, but Mitch Evans reduced the gap to just three points after his Sunday victory. Edoardo Mortara remained third on 93 points, Oliver Rowland moved up to 83, while Nico Müller strengthened his position in the top five with 75 points after his first victory.
In the teams’ championship, Porsche retained the lead with 176 points, but Jaguar closed in after Evans’ victory and moved to 163. Mahindra sits third with 107 points, Nissan is fourth with 94, and Citroën is fifth with 83.
Main Conclusions
The Berlin round was one of the most eventful weekends of the 2026 Formula E season. On Saturday, Nico Müller finally converted his speed and experience into a first victory in the series, giving Porsche a home win. On Sunday, Mitch Evans produced a race that could become one of the defining moments of the championship: a start from 17th place, a measured charge through the field and a historic 16th career victory.
For Wehrlein, Berlin was a mixed weekend. He lost part of his advantage, but still left Germany as championship leader. For Evans, the round marked a powerful return to the title fight. For Rowland, it confirmed Nissan’s consistency. And for the season as a whole, it sent a clear message before Monaco: the intrigue is only growing, with the top four in the championship separated by less than twenty points and every next race now capable of changing the balance in the title battle.
