In a thrilling conclusion to the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche claimed the Drivers’ World Championship title at the Hankook London E-Prix. Facing fierce competition from Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, Wehrlein’s victory capped off an electrifying Season 10.
The season finale was marked by intense competition, with Wehrlein, Evans, and Cassidy separated by just seven points going into the final race. This tight margin set the stage for one of the most exhilarating races in Formula E history, concluding the GEN3 era on a high note.
Nick Cassidy showed remarkable resilience, recovering from a disappointing performance in Portland and a challenging qualifying session in London. Starting 15th in the first race, he fought his way to finish seventh, and then secured pole position for the second race on Sunday. Cassidy led the field early on, but internal team dynamics and strategic ATTACK MODE activations played a crucial role in the race’s outcome.
Oliver Rowland, starting from ninth, surged to fourth by Lap 29 and overtook Cassidy for third, causing a collision that ended Cassidy’s race. This incident left the championship battle to Wehrlein and Evans. Despite an invalidated ATTACK MODE attempt during a caution period, Wehrlein’s strategic use of the boost allowed him to overtake Evans and secure the Drivers’ title.
Rowland, demonstrating exceptional skill, claimed the final race victory of Season 10. Wehrlein’s second-place finish secured his first Drivers’ World Championship by a seven-point margin over Evans, who once again finished as the championship runner-up. Cassidy ended the season third in the standings.
Jaguar TCS Racing celebrated a double victory, clinching both the Teams’ World Championship and the inaugural Manufacturers’ Trophy, narrowly edging out TAG Heuer Porsche by just four points.
Reactions from the Drivers
Pascal Wehrlein, No. 94, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, expressed his delight: “I don’t know where to start. The race was hard. I knew I had to attack and get in front of the Jags. We showed great pace this weekend, and I’m very happy for myself and the team. This has never been a track good for our car, but we performed exceptionally well.”
Oliver Rowland, No. 22, Nissan Formula E Team, shared his excitement: “Amazing, starting ninth in today’s race, we never expected to win. It was a crazy race, and I managed to pick up the pieces and win. I didn’t want to get involved in the title fight but waited for the right moment.”
Mitch Evans, No. 9, Jaguar TCS Racing, expressed mixed feelings: “I want to be happy for the team for winning the Teams’ Championship, but I feel we were off our game this weekend. This one was the most realistic shot for the title, and I feel like my own team worked against me at some points.”
Star-Studded Finale
The season finale attracted numerous celebrities, including Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, Harry Potter star Tom Felton, and British rapper Headie One, who toured the Maserati garage and experienced an ‘electric lap.’ Former footballer Bobby Zamora and actors Alice Agneson and Herman Tommeraas also attended, along with TV personality Josh Denzel. Racing drivers Jamie Chadwick and Abbi Pulling celebrated the season finale, with Pulling taking her first drive in a GEN3 Formula E car, reaching speeds over 150 km/h.
The event was headlined by British singer-songwriter Craig David, who performed in the Allianz Fan Village and delivered a standout pre-race performance on track.
Looking Ahead
With the immense success of the sold-out Hankook London E-Prix, anticipation for the 2025 London E-Prix is high. Tickets are now available at Eventim.
Source: Formula E
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