Wehrlein accuses Jaguar of tactics to sabotage his championship in London
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Pascal Wehrlein has claimed that Jaguar rival Antonio Felix da Costa attempted to undermine his race and championship in the Formula E season finale on August 16. Wehrlein secured the 2025-26 championship while competing in a London double-header against Jake Dennis and Mitch Evans. Tensions escalated as both Porsche and Jaguar engaged in team strategies that led to accusations of conspiracy. The outcome of the race remains in progress as these tactics unfold.
- •Wehrlein alleges Jaguar conspired against him
- •He stands as the 2025-26 champion
- •The London double-header features intense rivalries
- •Team tactics were employed by Porsche and Jaguar
- •The race is still ongoing with no definitive outcome
- 6:50 PMMotorsport.com — Antonio Felix da Costa defends Jaguar, says Pascal Wehrlein took Jake Dennis out “on purpose”
- 6:01 PMMotorsport.com — Pascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale
"Antonio Felix da Costa has defended his aggressive tactics to hold up Pascal Wehrlein for much of the London E-Prix, while accusing the Porsche driver of deliberately crashing into title rival Jake Dennis. With Jaguar’s Mitch Evans heading into Sunday’s Formula E finale with a 21-point deficit to Porsche rival Wehrlein, the Kiwi needed to win the race and hope Wehrlein finished outside ...Keep reading
"Pascal Wehrlein has accused Jaguar rival Antonio Felix da Costa of conspiring against him to “destroy my race” and “ruin my championship” in a contentious Formula E season finale on Sunday. The German was crowned the 2025-26 champion after beating Jake Dennis and Mitch Evans in the London double header. But tensions flared up as both Porsche and Jaguar deployed team tactics to support ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 6:50 PMAntonio Felix da Costa defends Jaguar, says Pascal Wehrlein took Jake Dennis out “on purpose”
Antonio Felix da Costa has defended his aggressive tactics to hold up Pascal Wehrlein for much of the London E-Prix, while accusing the Porsche driver of deliberately crashing into title rival Jake Dennis. With Jaguar’s Mitch Evans heading into Sunday’s Formula E finale with a 21-point deficit to Porsche rival Wehrlein, the Kiwi needed to win the race and hope Wehrlein finished outside ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 6:01 PMPascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale
Pascal Wehrlein has accused Jaguar rival Antonio Felix da Costa of conspiring against him to “destroy my race” and “ruin my championship” in a contentious Formula E season finale on Sunday. The German was crowned the 2025-26 champion after beating Jake Dennis and Mitch Evans in the London double header. But tensions flared up as both Porsche and Jaguar deployed team tactics to support ...Keep reading
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