

A fiercely competitive driver who conquered the electric racing world, proving his skill after a challenging start in Formula One.
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.
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.
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
The world at every milestone
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
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.”