Pascal Wehrlein Scores Formula E Doubleheader Sweep in Saudi Arabia

Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E Team driver Pascal Wehrlein turned the street circuit at Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, into his own person playground, winning both ends of the ABB FIA Formula 1 weekend doubleheader under the lights.

Avalanche Andretti Formula E Team driver Jake Dennis finished second in Sunday's race, while René Rast finished third for NEOM McLaren in Formula E.

On Saturday, it was Dennis finishing second and Jaguar TCS Racing's Sam Bird completing the podium.

The wins, coupled with his runner-up finish at the season opener at Mexico City on January 14 leave Wehrlein in the season points lead of the all-electric open-wheel series after three of 16 scheduled rounds. Dennis, who won in Mexico City, is second in the championship, just four points back of Wehrlein.

Wehrlein had to work in both races, as he started Saturday's race ninth on the grid. He started fifth on Sunday.

"This weekend has been incredible, a double victory," said the 28-year-old Wehrlein, who raced in Formula 1 in 2016 and 2017. "Our race pace was incredible again and today we had the perfect strategy, using the Attack Modes at the right time and not having to use it again after the safety car - that was crucial. What can I say, just amazing for my team—all their hard work has finally paid off and I am so proud of them. This weekend is one I will never forget.

"I would say (Saturday) was a bit more exciting as I had more cars to pass. Today was not easy and I would say it was even a bit more difficult. Obviously, the others learned from yesterday, Sam Bird had quite a lot of energy in the end but still had to take his Attack Mode—so that probably saved us a lit bit. But you could clearly see they made steps forward today and that made it a bit more difficult."