Wehrlein secures pole position for first London E-Prix
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Pascal Wehrlein claimed pole position for the first race of the London E-Prix on August 15, 2026. He edged out his Porsche teammate Nico Mueller in the final qualifying round. This event marks a critical phase in the ABB Formula E world championship, as competitors seek vital points towards the title. The E-Prix is set to showcase thrilling racing in London as teams gear up for the opening race.
- •Wehrlein clinched pole position in qualifying for the London E-Prix.
- •Mueller finished second, also representing Porsche.
- •Event is part of the ABB Formula E world championship.
- •The race takes place on August 15, 2026.
- •The outcome impacts points in the championship title race.
- 5:47 PMMotorsport.com — Pascal Wehrlein responds to Porsche’s team tactics after dominant London win
- 3:10 PMAutosport — Formula E London E-Prix: Wehrlein dominates race one to take championship lead
- 3:03 PMMotorsport.com — Formula E London E-prix: Pascal Wehrlein dominates race one to take championship lead
- 2:48 PMRacer — Wehrlein dominates opening London E-Prix to take title lead into Formula E finale
- 11:31 AMRacer — Wehrlein takes pole for first London E-Prix
"Pascal Wehrlein has defended Porsche’s use of team tactics to aid his victory in Saturday’s London E-Prix and strengthen his bid for the 2025-26 Formula E title. Wehrlein converted pole position into a dominant win in the penultimate race of the season, jumping from third to first in the drivers’ standings in the process. While the German was rapid throughout the day, his chances of a ...Keep reading
"Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the London E-Prix weekend to grab the Formula E championship lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider. The factory Porsche driver won by six seconds ahead of erstwhile points leader Jake Dennis for Andretti with Jaguar’s Antonio Felix da Costa completing the podium at the tight ExCeL Arena. It leaves Wehrlein five points ahead of second-placed ...Keep reading
"Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the London E-Prix weekend to grab the Formula E championship lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider. The factory Porsche driver won by six seconds ahead of erstwhile points leader Jake Dennis for Andretti with Jaguar’s Antonio Felix da Costa completing the podium at the tight ExCeL Arena. It leaves Wehrlein five points ahead of second-placed ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 15, 2026, 5:47 PMPascal Wehrlein responds to Porsche’s team tactics after dominant London win
Pascal Wehrlein has defended Porsche’s use of team tactics to aid his victory in Saturday’s London E-Prix and strengthen his bid for the 2025-26 Formula E title. Wehrlein converted pole position into a dominant win in the penultimate race of the season, jumping from third to first in the drivers’ standings in the process. While the German was rapid throughout the day, his chances of a ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 15, 2026, 3:10 PMFormula E London E-Prix: Wehrlein dominates race one to take championship lead
Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the London E-Prix weekend to grab the Formula E championship lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider. The factory Porsche driver won by six seconds ahead of erstwhile points leader Jake Dennis for Andretti with Jaguar’s Antonio Felix da Costa completing the podium at the tight ExCeL Arena. It leaves Wehrlein five points ahead of second-placed ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 15, 2026, 3:03 PMFormula E London E-prix: Pascal Wehrlein dominates race one to take championship lead
Pascal Wehrlein dominated the opening race of the London E-Prix weekend to grab the Formula E championship lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider. The factory Porsche driver won by six seconds ahead of erstwhile points leader Jake Dennis for Andretti with Jaguar’s Antonio Felix da Costa completing the podium at the tight ExCeL Arena. It leaves Wehrlein five points ahead of second-placed ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 15, 2026, 2:48 PMWehrlein dominates opening London E-Prix to take title lead into Formula E finale
Pascal Wehrlein dominated the first race of the London E-Prix from pole position to give his title challenge a huge boost before Sunday’s ABB Formula E world championship season finale.
- RacerAug 15, 2026, 11:31 AMWehrlein takes pole for first London E-Prix
Pascal Wehrlein secured pole position for the first part of the ABB Formula E world championship title decider, beating his Porsche teammate Nico Mueller in the final round of qualifying for the first race of the London E-Prix.
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