Rowland, Barnard, Porsche… The five challenges of the end of the season

Make way for the last two rounds of Season 11 of Formula E this July, with final points to be awarded. Discover the main stakes of the Berlin E-Prix (July 12-13) and London (July 26-27).

Can Rowland crack?

No one has been able to challenge Oliver Rowland's dominance this season. With four wins and seven podiums in 12 races, the Briton has demonstrated his mastery of the GEN3 Evo introduced in Formula E this year. This dominance is all the more impressive given the extremely close championship, with seven drivers sharing the other eight wins.

As Season 11 draws to a close, it's hard to imagine Rowland letting the title that's beckoning him slip away. His runner-up, Pascal Wehrlein, trails by 69 points with four rounds remaining. The German will need a miracle, if not more, to retain his crown, something only Jean-Éric Vergne has managed. Otherwise, Rowland will become the 10th champion in 11 Formula E seasons. 

Nissan vs. Porsche: Who will triumph?

In the Constructors' Championship, the gaps are much narrower. With four races to go, Porsche and Nissan have pulled away, although DS Penske still has hope of arbitrating this battle. With a 58-point deficit, the black and gold cars will need a minor miracle to come back, but the die is not cast yet.

Observers will, however, focus on Porsche and Nissan, separated by just 12 points, with the German manufacturer in favor. Heading into the final four races, Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa form the most complete duo to clinch the title. Second and third respectively in the Drivers' standings, they are battling against an isolated Oliver Rowland, whose teammate, Norman Nato, has scored just 19 points this season. Is the Frenchman capable of one last surge? Nissan will need it.

Will Barnard get his first victory?

Taylor Barnard is on the verge of completing a perfect season in his Formula E debut. With five podiums and two pole positions, the rookie has been impressive from start to finish. All that's missing is the cherry on top: a first victory. In Formula E, opportunities are rare, and the Briton would be wise to take advantage of having a car competitive.

Indeed, McLaren will permanently close its garage at the end of July. The Woking team has announced its departure from Formula E, leaving its young talent without a seat. No one doubts he'll find a way out, but there's no guarantee his future car will allow him to compete for victories.

Transfers – Cassidy, da Costa, Ticktum… who will move first?

As every year, big moves are expected in the off-season. With McLaren's departure, Barnard will undoubtedly be among the most sought-after drivers. Another name already on everyone's lips: Nick Cassidy. According to The Race, the New Zealander will leave Jaguar after two seasons, to join a team powered by Stellantis (Maserati or DS Penske).

At Porsche, António Félix da Costa's place is not yet guaranteed. Rumors of his departure had already rocked the paddock last season, and this year could well be the right one. Given the German manufacturer's performance, many will be jostling to reclaim this seat. Dan Ticktum, fifth in the championship, scored points with his first victory in Jakarta.

As we enter the final season before the introduction of GEN4, many drivers will certainly want to position themselves in order to be part of a medium/long-term project. This is exactly what happened in Formula 1 with a view to the 2025 season: depending on their opportunities, the drivers have placed their trust in the teams that they believed to be best equipped for the new regulations, such as Carlos Sainz in Williams.

Will Citroën announce its arrival in Formula E?

The naming of the Stellantis-powered teams is also at the heart of the debate ahead of Season 12. Currently, the group supplies two of its brands in Formula E: Maserati and DS. The latter is currently partnered with Penske, but The Race says this partnership will end in view of the introduction of GEN4. The future of DS would then be uncertain, and Stellantis could rename the Opel team after another brand belonging to the same group.

More recently, The Race has taken the speculation even further by detailing a possible arrival of Citroën... as early as Season 12. Two scenarios are being considered: renaming the Maserati team, which is not expected to be on the grid at the introduction of GEN4, or buying McLaren's license. Ian James, the Papaya team's Team Principal, is currently in talks with Stellantis. Nothing has been decided, but there is movement in the air at the end of this Season 11.

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