P1racenews AI automatic summary:
This weekend’s Berlin E-Prix double-header represents the ninth and 10th rounds of the 2023/24 Formula E World Championship
A fortnight after the Monaco E-Prix, Formula E is back in action in Berlin for a double-header weekend at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. This event marks the start of the second half of the season and sets the stage for the championship finale in London, where the title battle is expected to be decided. For hometown hero Pascal Wehrlein, leading the championship, Berlin offers a significant chance to increase his lead over Nick Cassidy and Jake Dennis. Porsche is anticipated to perform well at the circuit’s revised layout this weekend. A rookie test will follow the second race in Berlin, where young drivers will gather data and gain experience for their careers. Notably, due to a scheduling clash with WEC, five rookie drivers will make their competitive debut in this round. Last season’s Berlin E-Prix saw chaotic racing, with a pole by Sebastian Buemi and a Jaguar one-two finish in the first race. Dennis’s crash was a highlight, but he redeemed himself with a podium in the second race. The high-speed, 15-corner layout at the Tempelhof Airport promises exciting peloton-style racing this weekend. With challenging braking zones and dry weather conditions expected, the battle for victory in Berlin is wide open, making it tough to predict a clear favorite.
