Jake Dennis experienced a dramatic reversal of fortunes across the Berlin E-Prix double-header, suffering a technical failure in Round 13 of the 2025 Formula E before recovering to finish second in Round 14. The Andretti driver endured a power loss at the start of Saturday’s race, bringing his participation to an abrupt end. However, he returned to form on Sunday with a measured and strategic drive that saw him finish just behind race winner Nick Cassidy.
Power loss halts progress in Round 13
Saturday’s event was over for Dennis before it truly began. After qualifying P17, he moved up one position to start P16. However, when the lights went out, his car remained stationary on the grid due to a technical failure, causing an early Safety Car deployment. Although he later restarted the car, Dennis immediately retired from the race.
Speaking after his retirement, he stated, “Yeah, we just had a technical failure inside of the car, which meant we had no power. So, yeah, very short race, really not too much learning to be had. Yeah, a little shame.”
It marked another low point in what has been an inconsistent second half of the season for the Season 9 world champion. Dennis, who has previously demonstrated strong pace throughout the year, has frequently been hindered by reliability issues and misfortune.
Uncertainty ahead of Round 14
There was uncertainty overnight as Andretti assessed whether repairs to Dennis’ car would trigger any penalties. He acknowledged that the outcome remained unclear as the team awaited confirmation.
“Hopefully not,” he commented when asked whether the issue would affect his participation on Sunday. “We need to see if we take a penalty for fixing whatever has failed. We are still TBC and it will not be sort of arranged until later tonight. But yeah, it is what it is. It is not really my year. It has been very unlucky this year.”
His remarks reflected the ongoing frustration with a season that has failed to meet expectations.
Strategic Recovery to Second in Round 14
Despite again qualifying in P16 for Sunday’s race, Dennis delivered one of the strongest recoveries of the season. He remained composed during the early stages and capitalised on the tightly packed field and optimal Attack Mode deployment in the final laps.
The race saw multiple lead changes, two Safety Cars, and intense energy management. Cassidy surged from P18 to win, but Dennis’s rise through the field was equally notable. He crossed the line just 1.533 seconds behind the Envision driver and ahead of Jean-Éric Vergne.
His second-place finish came after a weekend that began in frustration, highlighting his ability to recover under pressure and extract maximum performance from the car when it mattered most.
