Nico Muller Celebrates Maiden Formula E Pole and Podium at Miami E-Prix
Saturday at the Miami International Autodrome witnessed a remarkable achievement for Swiss driver Nico Muller, who secured his first-ever Formula E pole position and clinched his second career podium finish. This significant milestone also marked his first podium appearance with the Porsche Formula E Team, creating a memorable day for both the driver and his squad.
Rain-Soaked Race and Podium Celebration
The 33-year-old driver led the race from the start as rain began to fall on the Miami circuit. Muller was joined on the podium by his Porsche teammate Pascal Wehrlein, while Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans claimed the winner's trophy. The double podium finish represented a substantial points haul for Porsche in the championship standings.
Muller's Elated Reaction to Historic Achievement
In his post-race comments, an enthusiastic Muller expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. "Yeah, first pole, second podium, but first one with Porsche, so it feels very, very special," he stated. "Double podium for the team, really, really great day, super pleased for everyone and thankful for their trust in me. We just had fun out there, in the dry and in the wet."
The driver further elaborated on the team's progress, noting "The car was performing and we could bring home very important points. Obviously, I always want to win, but Mitch was just that tiny bit stronger today, so congrats to him, and we'll try to make his life harder next time out and, yeah, just even hungrier for what's to come."
Porsche's Double Podium Triumph
Porsche celebrated the achievement with a social media post dedicated to Muller and Wehrlein, captioned "Miami delivered. Double podium, big points, big teamwork. On to the next." The podium celebration featured the traditional champagne spray, with Wehrlein's daughter joining the drivers on stage for the special moment.
In an official statement, Muller emphasized the team's rapid integration and progress. "I'm super pleased for the guys at the Porsche Formula E Team. We've worked very hard to get myself integrated into the team quickly. It's only our third race weekend and both cars on the podium. I think we could only ask for a little bit more."
Championship Implications and Future Outlook
The strong Miami performance has significant implications for the championship standings. Porsche currently leads both the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships, maintaining a comfortable advantage over Citroen Racing in the Teams' Standings and Stellantis in the Manufacturers' Standings.
Muller reflected on the broader significance of the achievement, stating "Mitch was just a tiny bit better today and he really deserved that victory, so congrats to him. I'm pleased for our team and lots of points. A great day with pole position and P2 for myself, and that's what we're building on."
The Miami E-Prix results demonstrate Porsche's growing strength in the Formula E championship and Muller's successful transition to the team, setting the stage for more competitive performances in upcoming races.
