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CASSIDY SEALS ROUND 15 WIN IN LONDON AS PORSCHE LEADS FIA TEAMS' AND MANUFACTURERS' WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AHEAD OF SEASON FINALE
Nick Cassidy took the win in the 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix Round 15 on his swansong weekend for Jaguar TCS Racing, with Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries and Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein following the New Zealander home. Cassidy was able to successfully combat de Vries' early ATTACK MODE and late PIT BOOST strategy to slice by the Dutchman out of the final turn on Lap 27 – leading from there to the flag despite de Vries' best efforts. The Jaguar driver started fifth on the grid and ensured the team would follow up a double-win in Berlin with a third victory in a row – only the fifth team in Formula E history to manage that feat. A second consecutive win for Cassidy also meant longstanding Team Principal James Barclay – the man who headed Jaguar's return to world-class motorsport – would have silverware to celebrate on his final race weekend with the team. Outgoing champion Wehrlein finished where he started in third, while securing the fastest lap of the race – key points for Porsche in the Teams' and FIA Manufacturers' World Championship fight. Season 8 champion Stoffel Vandoorne followed for Maserati MSG Racing in fourth, Brit Jake Dennis came home in fifth with Jean-Éric Vergne (DS PENSKE) rounded out the top six. That win saw Cassidy climb to third in the Drivers' standings behind newly-crowned champion Oliver Rowland – who managed just 11th – and Wehrlein, while Porsche leads Nissan by 39 points in the Teams' World Championship with only 47 remaining. Porsche also heads Nissan 367 to 338 in the FIA Manufacturers' World Championship' table. Nick Cassidy, No. 37, Jaguar TCS Racing: 'It's unbelievable! To win here at home for Jaguar and our team in front of a lot of our friends, family and partners who are here today, is incredible. I wasn't the happiest guy this morning but that was for a reason, and I knew we had good potential in the car. In that race I was able to show that, which is pretty cool. To be honest it was a little bit fluid – a huge shout out to my strategy team, I was really scared about not coming out of the pits after PIT BOOST in the lead of that second group, and it was tight but I was able to hang on there and that's what made the race. It meant that we could do the ATTACK MODES later which was really powerful.' Nyck de Vries, No, 21, Mahindra Racing said: 'We certainly are happy to be back and give the team a result they definitely deserve. In Jakarta we were on course for a great race but for various reasons we weren't able to bring home a podium. I'm very pleased to get it on the front row and execute a good race, so thank you very much to the entire team for giving me a great car today.' Pascal Wehrlein, No. 94, TAG Heuer Porsche said: 'I'm quite happy, I would have wanted more of course but more wasn't possible. That was what we had today and our goals are clear: we want to win the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships so the points are very important for us. Nevertheless, I always want to win – every time I race – and today it was not possible. We take the positives and one more race to go tomorrow – I'm looking forward to that.' SCHEDULE: WHERE, WHEN AND HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM THE 2025 MARVEL FANTASTIC FOUR LONDON E-PRIX Round 16 on Sunday 27 July gets underway with just one Free Practice at 10:00 local time, followed by qualifying and the race at 12:20 and 17:05 local time, respectively. Fans can view the full race day schedule in their time zone here, or check the broadcast listings on our website for more information.
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23-07-2025
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FORMULA E UNITES WITH MARVEL STUDIOS' ‘THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' FOR THE 2025 MARVEL FANTASTIC FOUR LONDON E-PRIX
Formula E, the world's fastest accelerating motorsport, is fusing motorsports and superpowers to celebrate the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', in cinemas this week. As part of the collaboration, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' will become the Official Race Title Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season finale, which will officially be named The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix. The double-header event will take place on 26 and 27 July 2025 at the Excel London, a world-class exhibition centre in the east of the capital. As part of the collaboration, Formula E's signature Attack Mode – a strategic feature that gives drivers an extra power boost during a race, requiring them to drive off the racing line and through a designated 'Attack Zone' to activate – will be transformed into Fantastic Four Attack Mode, with other themed elements from the film franchise brought to life throughout the race weekend. Ellie Norman, Chief Marketing Officer, Formula E: 'This collaboration marks another milestone moment for Formula E. Through joining forces with one of the world's most iconic and culturally relevant brands, we continue to push the boundaries and challenge the status quo of motorsport and entertainment – we're not only connecting with a new generation of fans but reinforcing and continuing to position ourselves as a truly global, entertainment brand.' Tiziana Di Gioia, Chief Revenue Officer, Formula E: 'I am delighted to welcome Marvel's First Family as Title Partner of the 2025 London E?Prix – a historic collaboration that marks a new era in motorsport. This collaboration is a powerful example of how Formula?E can deliver across entertainment, culture, and innovation. Just as Marvel Studios brings legendary heroes to the screen, our drivers are real-life speed heroes – and together, we will create a unique and unforgettable experience in London that will engage fans of all ages and expand our sport's global reach.' Holly Frank, Walt Disney Studios VP, Partnership Management and Operations, Marvel: 'The Fantastic Four and Formula E share much connective tissue – from innovation and technology to fast-paced action and fun! We're thrilled to be teaming up to give fans the chance to celebrate the London E-Prix and support Marvel's First Family.' Beyond the thrilling on-track action, spectators will be immersed in a full day of family entertainment. The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix will feature live music performances from chart-topping artists Pixie Lott and Rizzle Kicks, exhilarating race simulators in the Gaming Arena, and a host of other interactive experiences designed to entertain.
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10-07-2025
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FORMULA E AND GOOGLE CLOUD ANNOUNCE INCLUSIVITY PODCAST FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED MOTORSPORT FANS
Blind and visually impaired Middle Eastern motorsport fans will soon become more immersed in Formula E through an innovative, AI-powered, audio race report being created and rolled out by the electric racing organisation and its Official Cloud Partner, Google Cloud. The news comes after it was announced that the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix double-header became the most-watched Formula E weekend in history, with an unprecedented 65 million global cumulative viewers. Unveiled at the Google Cloud Summit in London by Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, the project uses Google Cloud's generative AI technology to create rich, descriptive audio summaries of every E-Prix race. The content will be made available globally on Spotify and other popular audio platforms in more than 15 languages, with Arabic being prominently featured alongside English, Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin – ensuring Middle Eastern fans can experience the thrill of Formula E racing in their native language. The reports will provide fans with a dynamic recap that captures the excitement and key moments of the race, available on-demand within minutes after the chequered flag. The initiative was born from a Google Cloud Hackathon held at the 2024 London E-Prix. It is being developed in close partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to ensure the final product meets the needs of visually impaired users. Formula E and Google Cloud will work with the RNIB to conduct focus groups and user testing during the upcoming race weekends in Berlin and London, with a full rollout planned for Season 12. Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: 'At Formula E, we believe the thrill of electric racing should be accessible to everyone. This innovative collaboration with Google Cloud is a fantastic example of how technology can be used for good, creating a brand-new way for blind and visually impaired fans to experience the drama and emotion of our sport. By working closely with the RNIB, we are ensuring this innovation is truly inclusive and fit for purpose, so that no fan is left behind.' John Abel, Managing Director, Specialised Software, Google Cloud, said: 'For too long, the visual nature of racing has been a barrier for fans who are blind or visually impaired. Google Cloud's AI technology will act as a digital storyteller, creating a vivid audio narrative that brings the speed, strategy, and excitement of Formula E to life. We are proud to work alongside a partner like Formula E that shares our passion for using innovation to break down barriers and connect people through shared experiences.' Sonali Rai, RNIB's Media Culture and Immersive Technology Lead said: 'Audio description transforms how blind and partially sighted motorsport fans can fully engage in enjoying the full racing spectacle – taking in the visceral sounds of cars on the track while feeling the passion of the crowd. 'RNIB has been working with Formula E and Google Cloud on this AI-powered podcast which promises to give a full picture of the race in an accessible and engaging way for blind and partially sighted racing fans. Formula E's commitment to working directly with the blind and partially sighted community to develop this technology is exactly the right approach and sets a fantastic standard in inclusivity for other sports to follow and stay on track with new advances in innovation.' How The Technology Works: The audio report is created through a multi-stage process powered by Google Cloud's AI platform Vertex AI: Transcription: Google's Chirp model accurately transcribes live race commentary. Analysis and Generation: Google's Gemini models then analyse the transcribed commentary alongside live timing data and other official race information. The audio report identifies key events – such as overtakes, incidents, and strategic pit stops – and generates a fact-based, engaging race summary. Audio Production: Finally, the text is converted into natural, expressive speech using advanced text-to-speech technology, creating a polished audio report ready for distribution.
