Key Takeaways (TL;DR):
- Title Hopes Dashed: Mitch Evans missed out on the Formula E Drivers’ Championship in London, finishing 4th in the season finale despite rivals Pascal Wehrlein and Jake Dennis failing to score.
- “Police Barrier” Allegation: Evans blamed starting behind Porsche-powered Nico Müller in both races, accusing the Swiss driver of acting as a roadblock to protect Wehrlein’s title bid.
- End of an Era: The London double-header marked the official end of Evans’s nine-season partnership with Jaguar, leaving the team without a drivers’ World Championship to his name.
Mitch Evans lamented losing the Formula E World Championship and analyzed what went wrong during the decisive London double-header. For the New Zealander, starting behind Nico Müller in both races was one of the primary factors in the outcome of the title fight. Nevertheless, he highlighted his pride in Jaguar’s performance throughout the season, despite the disappointment of ending their long-standing partnership without a Drivers’ Championship.
Evans entered the final race with mathematical chances of securing the crown, though he required a favorable combination of results after ending Saturday’s race 21 points behind championship leader Pascal Wehrlein. Fortune seemed to favor him when both Wehrlein and main rival Jake Dennis scored zero points following a late-race collision in the finale. However, the Jaguar driver could not progress beyond 4th place, falling short of the points needed to claim the title.
In Evans’s assessment, the issue began well before the green flag in both races. The Kiwi stated that starting behind Müller in both events compromised his strategic options and hampered his recovery drives, alleging that the Swiss driver played a clear tactical role as a wingman to assist Wehrlein in securing the world championship.
“Unfortunately, on both days I started behind the wrong car. I basically had a police barrier on track, and they did everything they could to stop me. I managed to get past in the second race, but I ended up losing too much ground to the lead group. It was a bit extreme, but that’s how it goes,” Evans stated.
“We did what we had to do to give ourselves a chance, and I think we executed that. At the end of the day, we lost the championship in both qualifying sessions.”
The London double-header also marked the final chapter in the partnership between Evans and Jaguar. Driver and team have been united since Jaguar’s entry into Formula E in the 2016/17 season. Despite another frustrating title decider in London, the New Zealander emphasized that he did not leave anything on the table in his pursuit of the championship.
“We tried everything and we never gave up. Obviously, we wanted a different conclusion to my time with Jaguar, but it wasn’t meant to be. It was a season with ups and downs, but ultimately one I can be proud of,” Evans declared.
“To be honest, I leave without many regrets. I’m disappointed right now, but I gave it everything I had.”
Formula E track action resumes on November 16, 2026, with official pre-season testing at the Circuito de Jarama in Madrid, Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Did Mitch Evans win the Formula E Drivers’ Championship with Jaguar?
No. Despite securing multiple race victories and team titles over nine seasons together, Evans concluded his tenure with Jaguar without a drivers’ World Championship.
Why did Mitch Evans criticize Nico Müller after the London E-Prix?
Evans accused Müller of acting as a “police barrier” on track during both London races to deliberately block his progress and protect Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein in the championship standings.
When does pre-season testing for the 2026/27 Formula E season begin?
Pre-season testing for the Gen4 era begins on November 16, 2026, at the Circuito de Jarama in Madrid, Spain.
