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The 2026 Hankook Berlin E‑Prix produced a landmark day for Porsche and driver Nico Müller, who took his maiden victory in front of the home crowd at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. Across a race defined by energy conservation and clever timing, Müller’s run in the distinctive Pink Pig 99X Electric combined shrewd use of the team’s tools with precise racecraft to move from a mid-grid start to the top step.
Berlin’s abrasive surface and the unique layout at Tempelhof forced teams into complex trade-offs between outright pace and efficiency. Engineers and drivers repeatedly weighed the value of a short power boost against long‑term energy reserves, with the strategic deployment of PIT BOOST and Attack Mode proving decisive. The result reshuffled championship momentum and set the stage for the second half of the double‑header.
Race narrative: a tactical battle at Tempelhof
The contest saw frequent lead changes as crews exploited temporary power windows and pit timing. Müller began the race from sixth and navigated into the top ten before the service phase. After a well‑timed pit stop he emerged with a package that let him press hard while others burned energy trying to fight back. A critical phase came when Müller activated a six‑minute Attack Mode window and combined it with a well‑executed PIT BOOST, allowing him to slice through the order and assume the lead on Lap 29. Once in front he maintained a margin, finishing with a measured approach that conserved a small but crucial energy buffer compared with those chasing.
Key moves and near‑misses
Second place went to Nick Cassidy (Citroën Racing), who produced a controlled recovery from P5 and executed his Pit Boost and Attack Mode timings to perfection while managing a lingering physical issue. Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team), the reigning champion, took third after an efficient opening stint and careful balance management. Polesitter Edoardo Mortara (Mahindra Racing) could not convert his front row start and finished fourth, climbing to the top of the Drivers’ Standings thanks to consistent early results. Jake Dennis (Andretti) was denied a stronger finish after missing two Attack Mode activations and classified fifth, with Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) completing the top six.
Championship implications
The outcome tightened the championship narrative: just 14 points separate the top four drivers after Round 7, with Mortara now leading the table. Porsche Formula E Team retain their advantage in both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ classifications, but the margins are small enough that every strategic call will matter across the season. Pascal Wehrlein’s (Porsche) weekend was compromised by a puncture that left him without points, underlining how single incidents can rapidly alter the title picture in this format where energy and reliability are as influential as speed.
Off‑track highlights: celebrations and sustainability
The Berlin event doubled as a celebration of Porsche’s 75 years in motorsport and attracted a mix of motorsport figures and public personalities to the paddock. Beyond the spectacle, Formula E continued to spotlight its sustainability work: the series holds B Corp certification and highlighted initiatives such as the Better Futures Fund, logistics changes to reduce air freight and the expansion of sea freight solutions, and outreach programmes like FIA Girls on Track. The latter hosted workshops and career talks for young women, reflecting the championship’s broader objective to combine high‑performance racing with community and environmental impact.
Looking ahead, the weekend’s second race is scheduled as the next round of the double‑header at Tempelhof, where teams will refine strategies and reapply lessons about energy management. Müller and Porsche leave Berlin buoyed by a breakthrough result on home soil, but the championship remains tightly contested and unpredictable—especially when tactical tools such as PIT BOOST and Attack Mode continue to shape outcomes at every turn.