Mitch Evans tops London E-Prix FP1 as Wehrlein takes P3, Dennis P5

Mitch Evans secured the top spot in the first free practice session (FP1) of the London E-Prix during the Formula E World Championship finale, setting the fastest time on the ExCeL Circuit in London. The session, which took place on Friday evening, saw several key drivers competing for positions ahead of the main races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein finished in third place, while Andretti’s Jake Dennis came in fifth, maintaining his lead in the Drivers’ Championship. The FP1 results highlighted some notable performances. Mitch Evans, driving for Jaguar TCS Racing, led the session with a time that underscored his strong form throughout the season. His performance marked the final race weekend with the team, as he will be departing after the current season. Second place went to Mahindra Racing’s Nyck De Vries, followed by Wehrlein. Taylor Barnard of DS Penske claimed fourth, with Dennis completing the top five despite a minor incident on track that required him to navigate around barriers safely. Other notable finishers included Antonio Felix Da Costa of Jaguar TCS Racing in sixth, Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing in seventh, and Nico Muller of Porsche in eighth. Sebastien Buemi of Envision Racing placed ninth, while Nick Cassidy of Citroen Racing rounded out the top ten. Both Buemi and his teammate Joel Eriksson will be leaving Envision Racing following the season finale. The event also drew attention for its high-profile guest appearances. Oliver Rowland’s toddler son, Hennie, was among the spectators, with a video circulating online showing him excitedly watching his father compete on television while wearing headphones. This added a personal touch to the championship finale, highlighting the family connections within the sport. The London E-Prix serves as the concluding race weekend of the Formula E World Championship before the transition to Season 12. The upcoming season will commence in December with the introduction of the GEN4 cars, representing a major technological shift in the series. The outcomes of both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships will be finalized during this weekend, with Dennis currently leading the standings, followed closely by Evans and Wehrlein. Oliver Rowland holds the fourth position, with Edoardo Mortara rounding out the top five in the championship. The two main races, designated as Rounds 16 and 17, are set to take place on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The Round 16 race begins at 3:05pm local time (7:35pm IST), with the Round 17 race following immediately afterward at the same venue. These races will conclude the 2026 season and provide fans with a dramatic finale to the championship. With the stakes high and the competition fierce, all eyes will be on the track as the drivers aim to secure their titles and make history.