Berlin E-Prix: From Oliver Rowland’s World Championship win to Felipe Drugovich’s debut, there’s a lot to look forward to

The countdown has begun for the most important race of the season — the Berlin E-Prix. The German capital has been a permanent venue for the Formula E race since Season 1, and this time, there is a lot to look forward to at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit.

The Berlin double-header is all set to kick off on July 11, with the main Round 13 and Round 14 races scheduled for July 12 and July 13.

Oliver Rowland may lift his Formula E Championship trophy in Berlin

Oliver Rowland is finally set to win the Formula E Championship after leading the Driver Standings by a huge margin for quite some time. He has secured seven podiums so far, including four wins.He is 69 points ahead of Pascal Wehrlein, who needs to clinch a win or more than one podium to surpass Rowland in the points table.

Wehrlein’s TAG Heuer Porsche teammate, Antonio Felix da Costa, is also not far behind, with just a five-point gap between them.

New drivers to compete in Berlin

A new driver is all set to make his Formula E debut at the Berlin E-Prix. Felipe Drugovich will step into Nyck de Vries’ car for the double-header at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. He has previously participated in two Formula E Rookie Tests at the same circuit and won the 2023 edition.

There will also be a different driver at Nissan, as Sergio Sette Camara will fill in for Norman Nato at the Berlin race.

Both Nyck de Vries and Norman Nato are skipping the Formula E race in Berlin to participate in the World Endurance Championship.

Berlin Rookie Test

The fun and thrill won’t end with the conclusion of the three-day Berlin double-header. It will be followed by the annual Berlin Rookie Test on July 14. Two rookies from each Formula E team will participate in the test to gain exposure in the GEN3 Evo cars on track and win the attention of teams for bright future prospects.Also Read: Berlin E-Prix: What’s so special about this annual Formula E race

Pit Boost

Since it’s a double-header in Berlin, the mid-race feature will make a comeback. The cars can receive an extra 10 percent energy boost (3.85 kWh) through a 30-second, 600 kW charge in the pit lane. This feature can be used only once in either of the two races and plays a pivotal role in altering team strategies and race outcomes.