Wehrlein Extends Formula E Lead with Madrid Podium as da Costa Secures Victory
Pascal Wehrlein of Porsche extended his lead in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following a third-place finish at the inaugural Madrid E-Prix on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The race saw a thrilling victory for Jaguar’s Antonio Felix da Costa, who now trails Wehrlein by 11 points in the championship standings.
Da Costa Dominates in Madrid
Antonio Felix da Costa secured first place, with his Jaguar teammate Mitch Evans finishing a close second, completing a one-two finish for the British racing team. The race took place at the Circuito del Jarama in Madrid, marking the first European race of the 12th FIA Formula E World Championship season. Source
Wehrlein Maintains Championship Lead
Despite not winning, Pascal Wehrlein’s third-place finish was enough to maintain his position at the top of the drivers’ championship. He finished just behind da Costa and Evans, securing valuable points for Porsche. The German driver has finished in the points in every race this campaign. Source
Porsche and Jaguar Battle for Team Supremacy
In the teams’ championship, Porsche maintains a narrow lead over Jaguar, holding a four-point advantage after the Madrid E-Prix. Mahindra Racing trails in third place, 49 points behind Porsche. Source
Key Race Highlights
- Antonio Felix da Costa won the race, with Mitch Evans finishing second.
- Pascal Wehrlein finished third, extending his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 11 points.
- Dan Ticktum of Cupra Kiro finished fourth, and Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra finished fifth.
- Five Porsche-powered cars finished in the top ten, including Wehrlein, Ticktum, and Pepe Martí.
- DP World has become the official Logistics Partner of the Porsche factory team. Source
Full Race Results
Here are the top three finishers from the 2026 Formula E Madrid E-Prix: Source
- Antonio Felix Da Costa (Jaguar)
- Mitch Evans (Jaguar) +0.386
- Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) +0.799
Looking Ahead
The Formula E championship continues with the next race, where Wehrlein will aim to further solidify his lead, and da Costa will look to close the gap. The competition between Porsche and Jaguar is expected to remain intense as the season progresses.