Pascal Wehrlein
A fiercely competitive driver who conquered the electric racing world, proving his skill after a challenging start in Formula One.
Born 1994 (age 32)·German and Mauritian racing driver·Birthday: October 18·Millennials
Biography
Born in Germany to a Mauritian father, Pascal Wehrlein's racing trajectory was marked by early promise and sharp turns. He rocketed through junior formulas, becoming the youngest-ever champion of the DTM touring car series at 20, a feat that announced his serious talent. His Formula One stint with backmarker teams Manor and Sauber was a frustrating exercise in extracting performance from uncompetitive cars, a test of resilience. The real breakthrough came in Formula E, where his analytical precision and aggressive racecraft found a perfect home. Driving for Porsche, he evolved into a relentless title contender, his consistent podium finishes culminating in a hard-fought World Championship victory in the 2023-24 season, cementing his status as a master of electric motorsport.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Pascal was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Pascal Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Pascal's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the youngest champion in DTM history at age 20 in 2015.
- Competed in Formula One for the Manor and Sauber teams across the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
- Won the Formula E World Championship in the 2023-24 season driving for Porsche.
Did You Know?
He holds dual citizenship in Germany and Mauritius.
He was a member of the Mercedes Junior Driver programme early in his career.
His father is a former karate champion.
“In racing, the only data point that matters is the one on the timing screen.”
