Formula E London E-Prix 2025: Pascal Wehrlein tops FP1, Jake Dennis finishes second
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He put in an impressive run at the distinctive indoor-outdoor circuit where he had lifted the Formula E World Championship trophy last year.
London E-Prix FP1 results
FP1 winner Pascal Wehrlein was followed by Andretti's Jake Dennis in second and Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy in third. Wehrlein is currently second in the Formula E Driver Standings, behind championship winner Oliver Rowland. He still has a chance to clinch the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships, where TAG Heuer Porsche is currently leading.
Things could have gone wrong for him in FP1 as he almost hit the rear of Nick Cassidy's car while his eyes were fixed on the finish line.
NEOM McLaren driver Sam Bird showed signs of a comeback on Friday, finishing fourth in FP1. This is McLaren's last E-Prix, as the team is set to exit Formula E. Both Bird and Taylor Barnard raced in new blue-and-white liveries designed especially for the London E-Prix.
Bird was followed by Nissan's Norman Nato in fifth and Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara in sixth.
CUPRA Kiro driver Dan Ticktum finished seventh, and Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans placed eighth. TAG Heuer Porsche's Antonio Felix da Costa secured ninth, while Maserati MSG Racing's Stoffel Vandoorne completed the top ten.
Championship winner Oliver Rowland started well but ended up 16th. NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard, who is currently third in the Driver Standings, finished 19th in FP1.
Lola Yamaha ABT driver Lucas di Grassi had a disappointing session as his car came to a halt in the final part of the lap and had to be towed to the garage. After a second attempt, the car stopped again suddenly, marking the end of his session.
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The London E-Prix Round 15 race is scheduled for Saturday, and Round 16 will take place on Sunday at the ExCel Arena. Rowland will be crowned Formula E World Champion on Sunday along with the podium winners.
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