Nico Müller emerged as a defining presence in a chaotic Miami E-Prix, translating pole position into a controlled and credible fight at the front in treacherous conditions. Persistent rain, low grip and the absence of wet tyres placed a premium on precision and judgement, yet Müller repeatedly asserted himself at the head of the field, leading key phases of the race as strategies diverged, and Attack Modes reshuffled the order. Calm under sustained pressure and unfazed by changing conditions, he provided a stable reference in a Formula E race shaped as much by restraint and timing as by outright pace.
Pole position brings relief and validation for Müller ahead of Miami E-Prix
Müller explained that securing his first Formula E pole position brought both satisfaction and relief, describing it as an important personal milestone as much as a result for the team. He underlined how demanding the championship’s qualifying format is, with its shifting challenges from group stages to duels, and pointed to the achievement as proof of consistency across every phase. The additional points, he noted, were a valuable bonus for Porsche on a weekend where execution mattered as much as outright speed.
“Yeah, that was a very good feeling, to be honest. A big relief as well, you know, to prove it to myself mainly rather than anything else. Yeah, you know, in Formula E I think a pole position is much more rewarding than in other championships because you have to re-prove yourself through all those phases of qualifying right and the challenges are very different from group quality to the duels so to kind of, yeah, get that under our belt, score three important points for the team as well was really good.”
Podium confirms pace across changing conditions
The Porsche driver added that backing up pole position with a podium in vastly different race conditions underlined the strength of the overall package. With rain transforming the circuit and reshuffling competitiveness throughout the field, he highlighted the unpredictability that defines Formula E and stressed that performing across changing conditions is never guaranteed. While acknowledging that Mitch Evans ultimately had the edge on the day, Müller framed the result of the Miami E-Prix as motivation rather than disappointment, reinforcing his determination to turn strong performances into a first victory as the season progresses.
“And then, you know, to top it off let’s say with a podium in very different conditions is also anything but the given right because in Formula E you never know when the conditions change who is going to be, you know, performing, and we were good in all sorts of conditions today. There was one guy who was a tiny bit better. So yeah, congrats to Mitch [Evans], he deserved that one, and it makes ourselves just more hungry, you know, to go and chase that win.”
Teamwork and trust key for Müller as rain reshaped the Miami E-Prix
As rain threatened to reshape the Miami E-Prix before it even began, Müller said the focus quickly shifted to extracting performance from the package under uncertain conditions. He pointed to tyre pressures, set-up compromises, energy usage and strategic flexibility as the key areas of discussion, stressing that the fundamentals remained similar to a dry race, but with far less margin for error.
With the weather changing abruptly and no prior wet running to lean on, Müller described the situation as an educated gamble that relied heavily on clear communication within the team. He emphasised the importance of trust in Porsche’s engineering group, praising their ability to adapt decisively when conditions turned against expectation. The result, he suggested, spoke for itself, with both cars reaching the podium in a weekend that underlined the team’s strength in execution as much as raw performance.
“Yeah, that’s the main focus, right? You just think about what can we do to make sure our package is performing also in these conditions.That goes from setup to pressures to strategy to how you use your energy. So not much different to the dry but obviously when it changes sort of short term without knowing these conditions previously during the weekend it’s always a bit of a guessing game and even more important to exchange, you know, openly with all your engineers and stuff but I have full trust in our Porsche guys, you know, they’ve proven so many times that they know how to handle these situations and they’ve done it again today, you know, bringing both cars onto the podium is a big statement and just pleased and happy for them.”
Pride and momentum as Porsche lead the championships
Müller also reflected on the broader significance of the result, noting that the podium carried added weight beyond individual success. He highlighted the sense of pride in contributing, alongside Pascal Wehrlein, to Porsche leading both the teams’ and manufacturers’ standings, framing it as a reward for collective effort rather than a single afternoon’s work. He stressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by the team, describing it as a privilege to represent Porsche in an FIA World Championship. Rather than focusing on the brief moment of drama on the podium itself, Müller spoke about gratitude, enjoyment and the satisfaction of working within a close-knit group. With momentum firmly on Porsche’s side, his attention already shifted forward, expressing eagerness to carry that form into the upcoming Jeddah double-header.
“Yeah, very good. Honestly, I’m just thankful for, you know, being in this position and for the trust the team puts into me. It’s a huge honour, you know, to represent Porsche in an official FIA World Championship, and I’m just soaking in every moment, enjoying the work. It’s a pleasure working with these boys and girls, and I can’t wait for Jeddah.”
