Formula E heads into its penultimate weekend of Season 11 with a double-header at the iconic Berlin Tempelhof Airport Circuit from July 12-13, 2025.
With the championship battle heating up, followed by the new pit boost strategy and the Formula E Rookie Test, Berlin promises an unpredictable, yet exciting weekend.
Here’s a quick preview heading into the weekend.
Track Guide
Formula E has been racing in Berlin since 2014, making it the only city that’s been constant on the calendar since the series was first introduced.
The Berlin Tempelhof Airport Circuit is an integral part of Formula E history, with an iconic and distinctive track. Located on the runways of the historic Tempelhof Airport, the circuit is roughly 2.3 km long with 15 corners and is known for its flat, open layout and rough concrete surface.
Due to the concrete slabs at Berlin, tire degradation is a major factor; the surface offers significantly less grip, forcing teams to adapt their car setups and manage energy with extreme care.
The wide track allows for plenty of overtaking opportunities, particularly into Turns 1, 6, and 9, making races here fast and aggressive.
Berlin is also one of the most versatile venues in Formula E history—past events have used multiple layouts, including clockwise and anticlockwise configurations.
Weather conditions often play a role too, as the exposed location makes the track sensitive to wind and surface temperature changes. With the return of the Pit-Boost rule this year, strategy will be even more critical.
Championship Overview
Oliver Rowland arrives in Berlin leading the Formula E Championship for a positive weekend after securing tenth place in Jakarta. If all goes according to plan Rowland is on the verge of securing his first title earlier than expected.
Oliver Rowland can secure the Formula E title in Berlin if he scores big across both races, ideally with a win and a podium, while outscoring closest rivals Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa. Berlin rewards strong starting positions. If he takes pole and fastest lap (earning bonus points), it could advance the title match in his favor.
With only the London finale remaining, a strong weekend combined with any slip-ups from the two Porsche drivers could crown Rowland as Formula E champion for the first time.
The Nissan driver has been a force to be reckoned with this season, with multiple wins and podiums keeping him ahead in the standings.
Meanwhile, Pascal Wehrlein, who had a tough weekend in Indonesia, will be looking to recover at his home race in Berlin to keep his hopes alive, this means every point in Berlin could define the outcome of Season 11.
Teams to Watch
Nissan: Oliver Rowland leads the championship with strong pace and energy management; teammates Rowland and Sérgio Sette Câmara consistently deliver solid results and looks set to close out the title. Câmara will be replacing Norman Nato this weekend due to Nato’s WEC commitments.
Jaguar TCS Racing: Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans excel on fast, slipstream-friendly tracks like Berlin.
TAG Heuer Porsche: Pascal Wehrlein aims to leverage home advantage after a tough Jakarta race. Wehrlein has always been competitive at Tempelhof, so he has the potential to disrupt the top contenders. Wehrlein’s teammate António Félix da Costa is just a few points behind him and in better form, meaning both drivers would have a close running for second place in the championship.
DS Penske: Jean-Éric Vergne and Maximilian Günther have shown flashes of brilliance. If qualifying goes their way, expect a surprise result, especially from the experienced Vergne.
Mahindra: Felipe Drugovich will make his Formula E debut as he fills in for Nyck De Vries who has WEC commitments.
Drugovich is no stranger to Formula E. He participated in the Berlin Rookie Test twice and topped the timesheets in 2023, making him familiar with the Tempelhof Airport Circuit.
The Penultimate Race
With Berlin being the final race before the finale in London, these two races could decide everything: the Drivers’ Championship, the Teams’ title, and even which drivers return next season.
Will Oliver Rowland seal the deal on his first world title? Can Pascal Wehrlein pull off a win at his home race? Or will the pit-boost gamble throw the race wide open?
Tune in on July 12-13 and find out.