At the Berlin E-Prix, Nico Mueller and Pascal Wehrlein arrived not just as part of the championship-leading Porsche Formula E Team, but as central figures in a weekend that blended title momentum with a strong sense of occasion.
For Porsche, the Berlin round carries added significance in 2026, marking 75 years of Porsche Motorsport, a milestone the team chose to celebrate in front of its home crowd with a special livery and a broader fan-focused spectacle.
Mueller, in his first season with the works squad, embraced the atmosphere.
In a media roundtable attended by Motorsport Week, he said, “And then with the historical connection, it makes sense to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport at home, especially in front of the public, so, why not?”
The Swiss driver pointed to the effort Porsche has made to turn the Berlin event into more than just a race weekend.
“I think it’s very cool that we bring in a bit of variety over the year, with the special liveries and that Porsche is also so engaged here in Berlin, that we bring in historic cars, do showruns in the morning, that fans are also offered something on site. I think it’s pretty cool.”
A home race for Porsche
Despite the added attention of a home event—and the off-track commitments that come with it—both Mueller and Wehrlein were keen to stress that their on-track approach remains unchanged.
“It doesn’t really change much in terms of how you approach the weekend, you still want to score as many points as possible,” Mueller explained.
“It’s cool to have the family here supporting, and you obviously want to make them proud, but that’s also the case when they’re watching from home.
“So it doesn’t change much, we just have a bit more work around the weekend, because it’s the home race, there’s a bit more activation going on, so that’s the only real difference.”
Wehrlein echoed that sentiment, underlining the consistency that has become a hallmark of Porsche’s current campaign.
“Yeah, same for me. I bring my family quite often, so nothing new there. Like Nico said, it’s only that the attention is more, the media is more, the interviews are more. The activities are more.
“And then, you know, once we start the weekend, it’s our normal approach. Nothing will change there. I don’t feel additional pressure or something. It’s a weekend like every other.”
That internal expectation is reflected in the numbers. Wehrlein arrives in Berlin leading the championship, with Porsche firmly at the head of the standings—a position built on consistency rather than outright dominance.
Another championship in the making for Porsche?
When asked by Motorsport Week whether this season feels different compared to his title-winning campaign, Wehrlein pointed to refinement rather than reinvention.
“Well, this season feels very similar to everything we had last year, but just more optimised. Last year, there was a small change of rules with the all-wheel drive, different tyres, a bit of evolution on the car as well.
“So, I think last year didn’t feel completely new, but still a couple of changes, and now we’ve just got more experience with everything, and I think we are operating the car in a better window.”
That improved understanding has translated into a level of control that is keeping Porsche consistently at the sharp end, even in tightly contested races.
“We kind of know what we needed to tackle, what were the weaknesses last year, and this year just feels smoother. We are consistently at the front, even though we are not winning all the races.
“But we have the opportunity to score big in every race, and when the opportunities were there, we took them to be on the podium.”
In a championship where margins remain razor-thin, that ability to maximise opportunities could prove decisive. And while the Berlin E-Prix brings added noise, celebration, and expectation, the Porsche drivers are treating it the same way they have approached the season so far: with calm execution and a clear focus on the bigger picture.
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