P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Three races in and an entirely smooth weekend continues to elude Pascal Wehrlein, but he still finds himself just two points shy of the Formula E drivers’ title lead.
Pascal Wehrlein has been frustrated with his performances in the Formula E season so far, as every race has left him wondering “what if” due to issues not going according to plan.
Despite claiming pole position in the Brazil season-opener, Wehrlein received a grid penalty and finished fourth. In Mexico City, a rare mistake resulted in an 11th place qualifying finish.
Wehrlein had a strong recovery in Mexico City to finish sixth after starting 11th, but faced further challenges in Miami due to an issue from the start of practice.
With impressive work by Porsche, the issue was resolved, allowing Wehrlein to secure his first podium of the season with a third-place finish.
Although he hasn’t had a flawless weekend yet, Wehrlein’s results have put him just two points behind the championship leader, emphasizing the importance of accruing points early in the season.
