Mitch Evans etched his name further into the record books during the FE 2026 – Hankook Berlin E-Prix – Round 8, securing a historic 16th career victory. Starting from a lowly 17th position on the grid, the Jaguar TCS Racing driver executed a masterclass in energy management and patient overtaking at the Tempelhof Airport circuit. This victory not only marks his second win of the season but also establishes him as the most successful driver in the history of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Strategic Gamble and All-Wheel Drive Dominance
The race narrative was dictated by a bold tire strategy as Evans opted for a fresh set of rubber, sacrificing qualifying position for race-day longevity. By the time the first round of ATTACK MODE activations commenced, the New Zealander had sliced through the field to join the top six. Utilizing his six-minute, 350kW all-wheel drive boost, Evans surged into the lead on Lap 27. His Jaguar I-TYPE 6 demonstrated exceptional efficiency, allowing him to build a two-second cushion while those behind battled for track position.
Defending the Lead Against World Champions
The closing stages of the race saw Evans fending off relentless pressure from two former series champions, Oliver Rowland and Pascal Wehrlein. Despite Rowland’s energy-saving efforts in the Nissan and Wehrlein’s local knowledge at the wheel of the Porsche ‘Pink Pig’ livery, Evans remained composed. Rowland’s second-place finish secured a double podium for the weekend, while Wehrlein’s third-place result was enough to catapult the German back into the lead of the Drivers’ Championship with 101 points.
Sustainable Innovation and Technical Milestones
Off the track, the weekend served as a celebration of heritage and future technology, with Porsche Motorsport marking 75 years through an exhibition of historic racers like the legendary 917. Formula E also reaffirmed its sustainability goals, highlighting a reduction in air freight emissions and the expansion of the Better Futures Fund. On the technical front, the Gen3 EVO cars continue to push the envelope of electric propulsion, producing a factory benchmark of 470 hp / 476 PS and 350 lb-ft / 475 Nm during peak qualifying trim.
Championship Outlook Heading to Monaco
With eight rounds complete, the title fight remains incredibly tight as the paddock prepares for the upcoming double-header in Monaco. Evans now sits just three points behind Wehrlein, with the momentum clearly shifting in favor of the Jaguar squad after their Tempelhof triumph. The technical battle between the Porsche and Jaguar powertrains continues to define the Season 12 narrative, as teams look to optimize their software maps for the narrow, high-downforce demands of the principality’s streets.
| Pos | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitch Evans | Jaguar TCS Racing |
| 2 | Oliver Rowland | Nissan Formula E Team |
| 3 | Pascal Wehrlein | Porsche Formula E Team |
| 4 | Nico Müller | Porsche Formula E Team |
| 5 | Jake Dennis | Andretti Formula E |
| 6 | Stoffel Vandoorne | Maserati MSG Racing |
| 7 | Jean-Éric Vergne | DS PENSKE |
| 8 | Nick Cassidy | Jaguar TCS Racing |
| 9 | Maximilian Günther | Maserati MSG Racing |
| 10 | Robin Frijns | Envision Racing |
| 11 | António Félix da Costa | Porsche Formula E Team |
| 12 | Sacha Fenestraz | Nissan Formula E Team |
| 13 | Norman Nato | Andretti Formula E |
| 14 | Sébastien Buemi | Envision Racing |
| 15 | Sam Bird | NEOM McLaren |
| 16 | Taylor Barnard | NEOM McLaren |
| 17 | Jehan Daruvala | Maserati MSG Racing |
| 18 | Lucas di Grassi | ABT CUPRA |
| 19 | Edoardo Mortara | Mahindra Racing |
| 20 | Nyck de Vries | Mahindra Racing |
| 21 | Kelvin van der Linde | ABT CUPRA |
| 22 | Dan Ticktum | ERT Formula E Team |
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Source: Formula E
