Pascal Wehrlein Secures Podium Finish at Miami E-Prix After Early Season Struggles
After missing out on podium positions in the first two races of Formula E Season 12, German-Mauritian driver Pascal Wehrlein made a triumphant return at the Miami E-Prix. The Porsche driver finished in third place, marking a significant comeback for the team and himself in the championship standings.
Wehrlein Reflects on Challenging Weekend and Solid Points Haul
Speaking after the race, Wehrlein opened up about the challenges he faced throughout the weekend. "It was a good race," he said. "I struggled a bit throughout the weekend, and we found an issue on the car that probably compromised everything before the race. Still, I think P3 was the maximum for us today from that starting position."
Wehrlein started from P11 on the grid after a disappointing qualifying session, making his podium finish even more impressive. He emphasized that this result represents one of Porsche's best weekends in terms of points scored this season. "It's a solid podium for the team and a lot of points, so we can be happy with that," he added.
Family Celebration and Social Media Buzz
The podium moment became particularly special as Wehrlein was joined by his young daughter, who helped him lift the trophy. The driver shared this adorable moment on Instagram, posting a photo with the caption: "Double podium for @porsche.motorsport. Enjoyed that race starting from P11. Well done @nico.mueller51. On to the next one."
The post received enthusiastic responses from the Formula E community:
- Teammate Nico Muller commented "legend" on the post
- Cupra Kiro rookie Pepe Martí reacted with clapping emojis
- Formula E's official Instagram account wrote: "Amazing weekend for you and the team"
- One fan commented: "So cute, you two! Congratulations!"
Championship Implications and Team Performance
Wehrlein's podium finish has significant implications for the championship standings. The driver currently sits second with 38 points, just two points behind Citroen Racing's Nick Cassidy. This strong performance comes after a mixed start to the season:
- Fourth place in the Season 12 opener in Sao Paulo
- Sixth place in Round 2 in Mexico City
- Third place finish at Miami E-Prix
Wehrlein ended last season third in the Formula E Championship, demonstrating his consistent performance in the electric racing series. Regarding the championship battle, he noted: "It's still early in the season, and we're banking important points for the rest of the year."
Porsche's Double Podium Celebration
The Miami E-Prix proved particularly successful for the Porsche team, with Wehrlein's teammate Nico Muller securing the second podium of his Formula E career. This double podium achievement marks a significant milestone for the team in the current season.
Wehrlein reflected on what might have been possible with better qualifying performance: "Nevertheless, I think with a better qualifying, a win would definitely have been possible." Despite starting from P11, the driver managed to fight his way through the field to secure valuable championship points.
The Miami result represents a turning point for Wehrlein after the disappointing opening races of Season 12. With the championship battle heating up and Porsche showing strong form, the remainder of the season promises exciting racing action as teams continue to develop their electric vehicles and strategies.
