News Summary
- Porsche has confirmed Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller for the 2026/27 Formula E season, keeping its factory driver pairing unchanged.
- Wehrlein won his second Drivers’ Championship in 2026, while Porsche secured the Manufacturers’ title and finished runner-up in the Teams’ standings.
- The new Gen4 regulations begin in December, with Porsche expanding its presence in the championship.
Porsche has confirmed that two-time Formula E world champion Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller will remain its factory drivers for the 2026/27 season, opting for continuity as the German manufacturer prepares to defend its titles during the championship’s transition to the new Gen4 regulations.
The announcement, made on Monday, October 19, ends speculation about possible changes to Porsche’s leading driver pairing. Wehrlein and Müller competed together for the first time during the 2025/26 campaign, helping the manufacturer secure another world championship despite narrowly missing out on the Teams’ title.
Wehrlein claimed his second Formula E Drivers’ Championship at the London E-Prix in August, while Müller completed an encouraging first season with the factory operation after previously competing for Porsche customer team Andretti.
The decision comes as Porsche prepares for one of its most ambitious Formula E programmes, including the introduction of its Gen4 machinery and an expanded presence on the championship grid.
Wehrlein remains Porsche’s leader after second Formula E title
Wehrlein has established himself as one of the most successful drivers in Porsche’s Formula E history since joining the manufacturer in 2021.
The German won his first Drivers’ Championship in 2024 before securing another title in 2026, overcoming a closely contested season that included strong challenges from Jaguar and Andretti.
The decisive moment came during the London finale, where Wehrlein survived a late collision with Jake Dennis and secured the points required to become champion.
As GRANDE PRÊMIO reported after the first London qualifying session, Müller also played an important role in Porsche’s championship campaign, helping his teammate secure pole position during the title-deciding weekend.
Wehrlein’s experience will be particularly valuable as the championship introduces substantially more powerful cars and new technical requirements.
His continued partnership with Müller also allows Porsche to preserve the working relationships established between its drivers, engineers and development personnel.
Müller earns second season after first factory Porsche campaign
Müller joined Porsche’s factory team for 2025/26, replacing António Félix da Costa after spending the previous season with Andretti.
The Swiss driver had already become familiar with Porsche’s electric powertrain through the customer operation, allowing him to adapt more quickly to the factory team’s procedures.
His first campaign included a breakthrough victory in Berlin and several competitive performances during qualifying and races.
Müller also contributed to Porsche’s Manufacturers’ Championship success, helping the German brand retain its position at the front of Formula E.
The decision to keep him alongside Wehrlein removes one of the uncertainties surrounding Porsche’s factory operation ahead of the technical reset.
Both drivers have already participated in development work with the Gen4 car, including recent testing at Monza.
During the private test, Porsche evaluated the new machinery in wet conditions and gathered information about the tyres being developed for the next generation of Formula E racing.
Porsche prepares major expansion for Gen4 era
The 2026/27 season represents a major change for Porsche’s involvement in Formula E.
The German manufacturer has announced plans to operate two teams under its own brand, expanding beyond its existing factory entry.
The decision will increase Porsche’s direct presence in the championship while supporting its long-term electric motorsport development programme.
The new Gen4 cars will introduce significantly more power and revised aerodynamic and technical regulations, placing additional demands on energy management, tyre performance and vehicle control.
The regulations are designed to make the championship’s next generation substantially faster while preserving Formula E’s emphasis on efficiency and strategic energy use.
Porsche has been developing its new package through an extensive testing programme, with Wehrlein and Müller contributing feedback ahead of the season opener.
The manufacturer will also continue supplying customer operations, creating a larger network of Porsche-powered cars competing in the championship.
Porsche targets Teams’ Championship after 2026 near miss
Although Porsche secured the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Championships in 2026, the factory team narrowly missed out on the Teams’ title.
The German operation finished second in the standings with 271 points, despite recording four victories, eight podium finishes and five pole positions during the season.
The result highlighted the importance of scoring consistently with both cars in a championship where individual race results can change dramatically because of energy-management strategy and late incidents.
Porsche’s decision to retain Wehrlein and Müller gives the organisation an established partnership as it attempts to compete for all three championships in 2026/27.
The team will again be led by Florian Modlinger, who has overseen Porsche’s Formula E programme through its recent championship successes.
The 2026/27 season is scheduled to begin in Jeddah on December 18, marking the competitive debut of the Gen4 regulations.
