Key Takeaways (TL;DR):
- Title Decider Collision: Jake Dennis accused Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein of deliberately crashing him into the wall during the London E-Prix double-header, ending his championship hopes.
- Severe Criticism: Dennis slammed the behavior of both Wehrlein and the Porsche team throughout the season finale, calling their tactics “embarrassing.”
- Wehrlein Secures Championship: Despite the late-race drama, Wehrlein clinched his second Formula E World Championship by five points over runner-up Dennis.
- Personal Milestones Ahead: Dennis voiced satisfaction with his own performance and looks forward to Gen4 testing alongside the birth of his first child in the coming weeks.
Andretti driver Jake Dennis left the London E-Prix season finale with the runner-up spot in the 2025/26 Formula E World Championship and harsh words for title rival Pascal Wehrlein and the factory Porsche squad. The British driver claimed he was deliberately pushed into the wall by Wehrlein, calling the rival team’s tactics “embarrassing” while maintaining pride in his own performance.
Dennis entered Sunday’s finale trailing Wehrlein by five points after the German won Saturday’s opening race. Following a difficult qualifying session that saw Dennis start 16th, the Andretti driver mounted a recovery drive into the points, briefly putting himself into a position to claim the world title.
The title fight reached a dramatic conclusion on Lap 31 when Wehrlein attempted an overtakeway into Turn 16 alongside Joel Eriksson and Dennis. The resulting contact heavily damaged Dennis’s car, forcing him into the pits and ending his championship hopes, while Wehrlein managed to continue despite damage.
“He took me out of the race deliberately, simple as that. For me, it’s pretty obvious. It was embarrassing what we saw from Pascal and Porsche. It was a difficult spot to overtake, I was clearly ahead, and he just drove me straight into the wall,” Dennis stated following the race.
“It’s surprising, but at the end of the day, if they want to win like that, they can—it’s part of the game. That’s what happens when you’re at a disadvantage in the final race; they can take you out without mercy. Even with a penalty, it wouldn’t make a difference because I ended up in the wall. That’s how it works.”
Despite the setback, Dennis emphasized that he harbored no regrets about his approach to the season finale.
“Everything we did today, we executed to perfection. We put ourselves in a position to win the title. We were ahead at times, then dropped back, but we did everything right. I can leave with my head held high; I’m happy with how I drove and the risks I took,” Dennis evaluated.
Off the track, Dennis is preparing for significant milestones, as his fiancée is expecting the birth of their child in the coming weeks.
“I’m heading into the off-season with a clear mind. I have a lot going on in my personal life, with my fiancée giving birth in a few weeks, so it’s going to be an exciting period,” Dennis shared. “Gen4 is going to be exciting as well. I remain busy with my work with BMW, so the next few months will be very engaging.”
Formula E track action resumes on November 16, 2026, with official Gen4 pre-season testing at the Circuito de Jarama in Madrid, Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who won the 2025/26 Formula E World Championship?
Pascal Wehrlein claimed his second Formula E Drivers’ World Championship with Porsche, edging out Jake Dennis by five points in the final standings.
What happened between Jake Dennis and Pascal Wehrlein in the London finale?
On Lap 31, Wehrlein made an opportunistic move into Turn 16, resulting in three-way contact involving Joel Eriksson. The collision damaged Dennis’s car, ending his bid for the title.
When does Formula E testing for the Gen4 era begin?
Pre-season testing for the Gen4 era takes place from November 16, 2026, at the Circuito de Jarama in Madrid, Spain.
