Hot on the heels of Jaguar’s double victory and Antonio Felix da Costa’s second consecutive triumph at last weekend’s Madrid E-Prix, F1Technical’s senior writer Balazs Szabo analyses the championship standings.
The 2025/26 Formula E World Championship left Madrid with a familiar name at the top of the standings: Pascal Wehrlein. The Porsche driver has built his campaign on relentless consistency, and with 83 points after six rounds, he holds a firm — though far from unassailable — lead over a tightly packed group of challengers.
Wehrlein’s season has been a masterclass in steady execution. With finishes of 4th, 6th, 3rd, a win in Jeddah, 8th, and 3rd in Madrid, he has scored in every race so far. His Madrid result wasn’t his strongest, but with rivals stumbling, it was enough to extend his advantage. Porsche’s reliability and race pace have made him the early title favourite.
Behind him, Edoardo Mortara continues to impress with a quietly potent campaign. Sitting second on 72 points, the Mahindra driver has delivered podiums in Mexico and Jeddah, backed by solid top‑six finishes elsewhere. Mortara lacks Wehrlein’s outright win tally, but his consistency keeps him firmly in the hunt.
The battle for third is where the championship becomes truly volatile. Mitch Evans (65 points) and António Félix da Costa (64 points) are separated by a single point, and both have shown race‑winning form.
Evans’ victory in Miami and his Madrid podium underline Jaguar’s rising competitiveness, though early‑season inconsistency still haunts him. Da Costa, meanwhile, is the grid’s momentum driver: after a slow start, he surged with back‑to‑back wins in Jeddah and Madrid, instantly transforming Jaguar’s season and thrusting himself into title contention.
Just behind the leading quartet, the upper midfield is beginning to fracture. Nick Cassidy, once the championship leader after his Mexico win, has slipped to fifth with 51 points following a string of difficult races. His Citroën team has struggled to maintain early‑season pace, and the New Zealander now finds himself needing a reset before the European rounds continue.
Close behind, Nico Müller (50 points) has quietly become one of the season’s standout performers. His Miami pole and podium showcased Porsche’s depth, and his consistent points scoring keeps him in touch with the leaders.
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Former champions Oliver Rowland (49 points) and Jake Dennis (47 points) round out the top eight, both showing flashes of brilliance but lacking the consistency needed to mount a sustained title challenge.
The midfield is a mix of veterans and rising talents. Sébastien Buemi (43 points) remains a steady presence, highlighted by a strong second place in Madrid. Dan Ticktum has staged a remarkable recovery after three early retirements, climbing to 10th with 22 points thanks to improved form from Cupra Kiro.
Rookies Joel Eriksson and Pepe Martí sit tied on 19 points, each delivering promising performances — Martí’s P6 in Madrid being a standout.
Further down the order, the struggles become more pronounced. Taylor Barnard, Nyck de Vries, and Jean‑Éric Vergne have all endured difficult starts, with Vergne’s season particularly disappointing given his pedigree.
Maximilian Günther, Norman Nato, and Zane Maloney have found points hard to come by, while Felipe Drugovich and Lucas di Grassi remain scoreless — a surprising and unwelcome statistic for two drivers of their calibre.
