First victory for Müller, who shines for Porsche on home soil: "Fighting for all three championships"

After 69 races, Nico Müller finally secured his first Formula E victory at the Berlin E-Prix.

Published 02/05/2026 à 19:51

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First victory for Müller, who shines for Porsche on home soil: "Fighting for all three championships"

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After 68 starts chasing the top step of the podium, Nico Müller finally broke the spell. In his 69th participation in Formula EThe Swiss driver secured a convincing victory on the track of the former Tempelhof airport. A highly symbolic success, coming amidst the historic celebrations of the Stuttgart-based manufacturer.

The timing couldn't have been more perfect. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche In motorsport, the team's single-seaters sported the iconic "Pink Pig" livery for the occasion. This historical nod to theEndurance seems to have indeed brought luck to number 51.

Mastering the management of his energy perfectly in the compact peloton of Berlin, Müller crossed the finish line with an insolent lead of 4,8 seconds over his pursuers, Nick Cassidy and Oliver Rowland.

Nico Müller savored the victory. It's an incredible day. I'm so grateful for this opportunity to drive for Porsche, who have placed their trust in me. thanks the Swiss. It's an honor to race in this car, in front of the brand's fans. Securing this first victory here in Berlin, during Porsche's 75th anniversary in motorsport, couldn't be better. My family is here, my son, my wife; I'm very emotional, to be honest. »

Thanks to this performance, Müller has made an excellent result, moving up to third place in the Drivers' Championship and establishing himself as a potential contender in the title fight. We know very well that when we wear these colors, they are specially designed for this weekend, but when you drive with Porsche, there is only one objective, He says. We want to fight for all three championships right up to the very last race in London. One of the three championships is the Drivers' Championship. But we're going to give it our all in all three. »

However, the results were mixed for the German team. Despite this victory, Porsche lost its lead in the drivers' standings, previously held by Pascal Wehrlein, to Edoardo Mortara. Nevertheless, for Nico Müller, the wait is finally over, and he now joins the exclusive club of E-Prix winners.

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