Wehrlein leads first Shanghai E-Prix despite challenging conditions
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:43 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Pascal Wehrlein secured victory in the opening race of the Shanghai E-Prix on July 4, 2026, overcoming rain and a safety car. Starting from pole position, Wehrlein briefly lost the lead to Jake Dennis before reclaiming it after pit stops. His performance brings him within three points of the Formula E championship lead, enhancing his title chase as the season progresses. The race faced intermittent rain, which added to the difficulty for drivers and teams throughout the competition.
- •Pascal Wehrlein wins the first race of the Shanghai E-Prix.
- •Wehrlein started from pole and regained the lead after a pit stop.
- •Jake Dennis briefly took the lead early in the race.
- •Wehrlein is now just three points behind the championship leader.
- 9:43 AMRacer — Wehrlein closes Formula E points gap in soggy first Shanghai race
- 8:42 AMAutosport — Formula E Shanghai E-Prix: Wehrlein dominates in both dry and wet for victory
"Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the Shanghai Formula E round as he converted pole into victory despite rain and a safety car intervention. Having retained the lead form pole, the Porsche driver only briefly handed top spot to Jake Dennis, before pitting at the end of lap 15 and then cycling into the lead once everyone had completed their stops. The much-anticipated rain, which ...Keep reading
"Domination in the first race of the Shanghai E-Prix moves Pascal Wehrlein within three points of the Formula E championship lead.
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External links- RacerJul 4, 2026, 9:43 AMWehrlein closes Formula E points gap in soggy first Shanghai race
Domination in the first race of the Shanghai E-Prix moves Pascal Wehrlein within three points of the Formula E championship lead.
- AutosportJul 4, 2026, 8:42 AMFormula E Shanghai E-Prix: Wehrlein dominates in both dry and wet for victory
Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the Shanghai Formula E round as he converted pole into victory despite rain and a safety car intervention. Having retained the lead form pole, the Porsche driver only briefly handed top spot to Jake Dennis, before pitting at the end of lap 15 and then cycling into the lead once everyone had completed their stops. The much-anticipated rain, which ...Keep reading
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