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Jake Dennis and Pascal Wehrlein collided several times during the second race of the Berlin E-Prix double-header.
Pascal Wehrlein and Jake Dennis shared their perspective on the intense exchange between them during the recent Berlin E-Prix double-header race, where they made contact multiple times. As title rivals since last season, the Porsche-powered drivers have had disagreements before, but Berlin was the latest clash. Wehrlein was forced against the wall on the first lap and had further contact with Dennis later in the race, despite his resilient performance despite steering damage caused by incidents with Dennis and Norman Nato. Wehrlein finished an admirable fourth, considering the circumstances and damage on his car, calling it the best possible outcome.
Wehrlein mentioned the significant damage his car sustained during the race due to multiple clashes, including being squeezed into the wall by Dennis and hit by Nato. Despite steering issues, he maintained a solid pace and expressed satisfaction with his performance. He described the race as challenging but enjoyable, with fierce battles throughout, and noted that achieving more than fourth place seemed unattainable given the circumstances. When asked about the incidents with Dennis, Wehrlein nonchalantly responded that “it is what it is.”
While Wehrlein chose not to comment further on the clashes with Dennis, the reigning world champion, Jake Dennis, was more vocal about the situation after initially expressing frustration over the radio during the race. However, he later admitted that the battle with Wehrlein was acceptable, reflecting that they both finished in the top five, contributing to a successful day for the Porsche team as a whole. Despite the initial tension and radio outburst, Dennis acknowledged that their competition was ultimately fair and productive.
