Berlin has always been a popular destination for Formula E: it is the only city that has hosted the innovative electric racing series every year since its 2014 premiere season. The fascinating metropolis once again offers Formula E and Porsche a stage to showcase thrilling motor racing and future-oriented mobility solutions. In this way, Formula E gives visitors the chance to experience the many facets of electromobility in an entertaining way. The event includes an exhibition of technical innovations and a diverse entertainment programme for the whole family.
The new Porsche 99X Electric celebrates its German debut in Berlin. At the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, the high-speed course on the apron of the historic airport, motor racing fans get the chance to experience four of the third-generation (Gen3) electric racing cars developed in Weissach. Two are fielded by the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team with drivers Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa, with the other two campaigned by Porsche’s customer team Avalanche Andretti with Jake Dennis (GBR) and André Lotterer (GER). So far this season, the Porsche 99X Electric has won four of six races: Pascal Wehrlein won both night races in Diriyah, Antònio Félix da Costa clinched victory in Cape Town and Jake Dennis dominated in Mexico City.
Porsche heads to its home event – races 7 and 8 – in Berlin with Pascal Wehrlein leading the drivers’ standings with 86 points ahead of Jake Dennis (62). With 58 points to his credit, António Félix da Costa ranks fifth. André Lotterer occupies P13 with 18 points. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team sits at the top of the team classification with 144 points followed by Envision Racing (103). Avalanche Andretti (80) is fifth.
The day after the Berlin E-Prix, the official Formula E rookie test will be held at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. For the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, the test and reserve driver David Beckmann (GER) and the Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific selected driver Yifei Ye (CHN) will take part with the Porsche 99X Electric.
