Pascal Wehrlein fails: Formula E title goes to Oliver Rowland!

Pascal Wehrlein fails: Formula E title goes to Oliver Rowland!

On July 13, 2025, there was a thrilling Formula E finale at the Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin. The German Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein was able to celebrate pole position, but was unable to win and was only 16th in the final standings. After a previously strong lead, Wehrlein lost ground in the final laps and was unable to regain any positions he had lost. Nissan's Oliver Rowland, on the other hand, celebrated his world championship title with a solid fourth place and secured the title early, already 59 points ahead of Wehrlein. RBB24 reports that shortly before the race Wehrlein had the opportunity to put at least 47 points between himself and Rowland in the score, but did not succeed.

Everything initially looked promising for Wehrlein in the race. He was at the top for a long time and seemed to be on his way to scoring important points. But the tide turned dramatically when he used his last energy reserve too late. This resulted in him falling behind the new champion and other competitors. Oliver Rowland, who has already recorded four wins and seven podiums this season, was emotional about the first championship of his career. His daughter was with him on the radio and celebrated with him, which made for a wonderfully warm moment. Picture highlights that Rowland needed the required 11 points to be crowned world champion.

The racing action

The race was characterized by strong lead changes and two safety car phases, which created additional tension. Nick Cassidy from New Zealand took first place for Jaguar, followed by Jake Dennis (Andretti) and Jean-Éric Vergne (Penske). Despite his collision the day before, which dropped him five places on the grid, Rowland was able to fight back over the course of the race and secure the necessary points.

Formula E is known for its unpredictable and exciting racing, and this weekend was no exception. What was particularly notable was that the opportunity for Wehrlein to catch up with Rowland was no longer possible when the title was decided in London (July 26/27). It remains to be seen how the last two World Championship races will affect the drivers and teams.

Statistics and outlook

Oliver Rowland has proven to be one of the strongest drivers this season. When asked about his secret to success, Rowland said he was under a lot of pressure and couldn't keep his emotions in check. In the long history of Formula E, Rowland has now secured a place in the history books, although the largest points lead by a champion remains unmatched at 71 points, a record set by António Félix da Costa in the 2019/20 season. Wikipedia provides excellent insights into the records and statistics of Formula E, which continue to fascinate fans and motorsport enthusiasts.