Porsche tackles Tokyo E-Prix with Pit Boost and top driver duo

Formula E heads to Tokyo as Porsche leads with top drivers and Pit Boost tech. Two intense races set the stage for a thrilling second half of the season.

Formula E returns to Tokyo — and once again, it promises to be a key moment in the season. Following its debut on Japanese soil last year, the street circuit surrounding the Tokyo Big Sight convention center will host a double-header: a Saturday race with the innovative Pit Boost charging, and a Sunday continuation of the championship battle.

All eyes are on the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. Stability and efficiency in qualifying have become its hallmark: one of the two factory drivers — Pascal Wehrlein or António Félix da Costa — has reached the qualifying duels for 20 consecutive rounds. That’s an unprecedented feat no other team has matched.

Tokyo is more than just another location on the championship map. It was here that da Costa climbed from ninth to fourth last season — a moment that marked the turning point in his campaign. Wehrlein finished fifth and took the lead in the standings. Now both drivers are again in the top three — da Costa second, Wehrlein third — while Porsche leads the team standings ahead of close rivals Nissan.

The Tokyo circuit offers no room for mistakes: 18 turns, including a tricky second corner where cars go briefly airborne due to a sharp drop, combined with 90-degree bends and tight straights. All this makes qualifying as crucial as the race itself. That’s why Porsche is betting on perfection during Saturday’s return of the Pit Boost format.

Pit Boost is a major innovation of the season: 600 kW of charging in just 34 seconds delivers 10% battery power. That’s nearly twice as fast as the road-going Porsche Taycan Turbo GT — showcasing how Formula E technology filters down into production cars. The shared CCS charging system used in both the 99X race car and Porsche EVs highlights this transfer of innovation from track to road.

The Tokyo round will be Pascal Wehrlein’s third consecutive racing weekend — following Monaco and his WEC debut at Spa in the Porsche 963. The workload is heavy, but he says he’s energized and motivated. His teammate hopes a repeat of last year’s Tokyo success will reignite his title challenge.

With such a tight points battle across the drivers’ and teams’ standings, every move on track could prove decisive. That’s why the spotlight on Tokyo is not just about exotic scenery — it’s a clear sign the season is entering its critical phase.

Source: porsche.com