Nico Müller takes maiden victory in Berlin E-Prix

Written by Teagan Crump

After 69 starts, Nico Müller has claimed his maiden Formula E victory in a stunning and determined drive at the Berlin Tempelhof circuit. He fought off Season 11 champion Oliver Rowland and Citroën Racing's Nick Cassidy to cross the line in first.

Credit: Luna Maas

Edoardo Mortara started the race from pole position and successfully maintained the lead until Lap 3, when he was overtaken by Oliver Rowland. The Swiss driver reclaimed his lead shortly later and was engaged in a three-way battle for the lead with Roland and Nick Cassidy.

One driver who was charging was Lola Yamaha ABT's Zane Maloney, who moved into the podium positions on Lap 5. Rowland reclaimed his lead on Lap 6 before the rookie Maloney overtook him later the same lap.

Home-town hero Maximilian Günther took over the lead of the Berlin E-Prix on Lap 7 and the top four all surged towards first position, going four wide into the corner. The lead swapped many times, with Mortara and Cassidy switching position multiple times.

Lap 10 saw a three-wide battle for the lead in which Lucas di Grassi emerged in first, having started 19th. The Brazilian driver's teammate, Zane Maloney, also moved into second place.

There were several on-track incidents, one between Pascal Wehrlein and Jake Dennis and the other between Günther and Sébastien Buemi, which were noted by Race Control. Porsche's Wehrlein suffered with a puncture and was forced to pit, sending him tumbling down the order.

Cupra Kiro's Dan Ticktum suffered with an issue and requested to retire the car, suffering his fourth non-finish of Season 12. Pepe Martí was also shown a black and white flag for driving standards.

When Nico Müller claimed the lead on Lap 29, it was immediately clear that he was going to be the dominant force, he took Attack Mode and was a force to be reckoned with. Both Oliver Rowland and Nick Cassidy drove remarkable races but they were unable to compete with the power of Porsche.

On Lap 39, Nico Müller crossed the line to claim his maiden Formula E victory, one that was made even more special as it was in front of Porsche's hone fans.