P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oliver Rowland’s lead in the Formula E drivers’ title has been cut to 50 points, following a shock retirement in Berlin.
Jaguar’s Mitch Evans claimed a remarkable victory from pole position, marking his first points since the São Paulo season opener, and shrinking Rowland’s lead from 69 to 50 points with three rounds left – the second Berlin race is set for Sunday.
Chaos unfolded as Rowland spun and collided with a Maserati at Turn 6, forcing an unexpected retirement, leaving Wehrlein to seize second place.
A strong performance by Pascal Wehrlein significantly cut Oliver Rowland’s lead in the Formula E drivers’ championship after a dramatic finish in the first race of the Berlin E-Prix.
Mitch Evans made a strong start from pole in damp conditions at the Tempelhof Airport circuit, with the race paused briefly due to a launch issue for Andretti’s Jake Dennis.
Evans extended his lead to an impressive five seconds by the 11th lap, showcasing his dominance, while Wehrlein gradually closed in on him before finishing in second place.
Despite a late safety car period caused by an incident involving Cupra Kiro’s David Beckmann and Nissan’s Sergio Sette Camara, Evans maintained his lead to take a commanding victory, with Wehrlein narrowing the points gap further with a crucial fastest lap.
