Pascal Wehrlein raises concerns over team orders ahead of London E-Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Pascal Wehrlein has expressed worries about the potential for team orders to manipulate the outcome of the London E-Prix, scheduled for this weekend. As the 2025-26 Formula E season heads toward its conclusion, nine drivers still have a chance to claim the championship, with the top four separated by 14 points. Wehrlein, who competes for Porsche alongside Jake Dennis, observed that team tactics have become more pronounced recently, highlighting a past incident in Tokyo where a teammate's strategic slowdown adversely affected his race. Formula E is reportedly considering tighter regulations on team orders to ensure fair competition.
- •Wehrlein questions extent of team orders at the London E-Prix.
- •Nine drivers remain in contention for the 2025-26 championship.
- •Top four drivers are separated by just 14 points.
- •Past team tactics in Tokyo raised Wehrlein's concerns.
- •Formula E is working on stricter regulations regarding team orders.
- 3:06 PMMotorsport.com — Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale
"Pascal Wehrlein has admitted that he is uncertain about how far rivals will go with team orders in this weekend’s London E-Prix, as the 2025-26 Formula E season reaches its climax. In one of the most open championship fights in Formula E history, nine drivers head to the United Kingdom with a mathematical chance of winning the title. Out of those, the top four drivers are separated by just 14 ...Keep reading
"Wehrlein says he doesn’t want to see any extreme example of team orders in the London title decider
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 14, 2026, 3:06 PMPorsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale
Pascal Wehrlein has admitted that he is uncertain about how far rivals will go with team orders in this weekend’s London E-Prix, as the 2025-26 Formula E season reaches its climax. In one of the most open championship fights in Formula E history, nine drivers head to the United Kingdom with a mathematical chance of winning the title. Out of those, the top four drivers are separated by just 14 ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:06 PMPorsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale
Wehrlein says he doesn’t want to see any extreme example of team orders in the London title decider
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