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Porsche’s factory squad continues to set the pace in Formula E, holding down second place in the teams’ championship as the season heads into its back half. World champion Pascal Wehrlein and teammate António Félix da Costa sit second and third in the drivers’ standings, underlining a run of consistent scoring that stretches back 19 races—11 more than any other team.
Qualifying has been a particular strength for the Weissach outfit, which has reached the duels more often than any rival. Wehrlein even made history in Tokyo by winning his 34th group-phase shootout, a new record in the all-electric championship.
This weekend marks the series’ second visit to Shanghai’s 3.051-kilometer circuit, where wide, fast sections make slipstreaming a critical skill. Wehrlein will celebrate his 90th e-Prix start here—he debuted in 2019—and remembers last year’s mixed fortunes: a podium on Saturday followed by a collision on Sunday that dropped him to 20th, even as da Costa turned that race into a victory.
Another key talking point is the return of “Pit Boost” rapid charging. During the mandatory 34-second pit stop, cars receive 3.85 kWh of electricity at up to 600 kW—nearly twice the charging power of the safety car’s Taycan Turbo GT. Porsche’s use of the Combined Charging System (CCS) plug also highlights the tech transfer between its race cars and road-going electric models.
With seven races remaining, Porsche looks well positioned to challenge for both titles, thanks to its unique record of scoring in every round so far. As the championship battle intensifies, the team’s blend of qualifying pace, racecraft, and innovative charging tech could prove decisive.
Current standings
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Drivers: Pascal Wehrlein second, António Félix da Costa third
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Teams: Porsche second in the manufacturers’ standings
