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Nico Mueller finally gets a first Formula E win on Porsche’s home turf, but title-chasing team-mate Pascal Wehrlein has a disaster
Porsche Formula E driver Nico Mueller secured his first victory in the series during the opening race of the 2026 Berlin double-header. Despite Mueller’s milestone win, Porsche faced mixed emotions as his teammate Pascal Wehrlein, the championship leader prior to the race, suffered a puncture just before the Pit Boost pitstops and was effectively ruled out of contention for points. Mueller took charge of the race after the pitstops, activating Attack Mode and quickly building a significant lead that he managed to maintain even after his extra power faded. Ultimately, Mueller finished comfortably ahead by 4.8 seconds, with Nick Cassidy of Citroen leading the battle for second place. Edoardo Mortara now leads the championship standings, with Wehrlein sliding down following his misfortune in Berlin. The Lola Yamaha alliance briefly led the field during the race’s early laps, with Zane Maloney and Lucas di Grassi even holding a 1-2 position for a short period. However, both drivers dropped out of the top 10 as the race progressed. The tight competition saw the top 18 drivers separated by just over 18 seconds at the finish, with Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum being the only driver excluded from the intense battle due to recurring “error 139” issues that cost him valuable time.
