Double practice win for Dan Ticktum at Monaco E-Prix: Cupra Kiro driver tops FP1 and FP2
Nothing seems more unpredictable than a
Formula E
race. On the first day of the Monaco double-header—Round 6 on Saturday—Dan Ticktum of
Cupra Kiro
topped both the first and second free practice sessions. This is an encouraging achievement for the 25-year-old driver, who is still chasing his first win in Formula E.
Dan Ticktum
gets a big boost during
Monaco E-Prix
practice
Dan Ticktum currently sits 16th in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 12 points. His strong showing in FP1 and FP2 is a positive sign for Cupra Kiro, which is ranked 11th in the 2025 Team Standings.
The official Instagram page of Cupra Kiro gave Ticktum a shoutout, posting a photo of his portrait hanging on the wall, with the caption: 'Hang it in the Louvre.' The Formula E Instagram page joined in, commenting: 'This morning was a work of art!"
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In FP1, TAG Heuer Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein—who won the recent Miami E-Prix—took second place, with Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries finishing third. In FP2, Andretti driver Jake Dennis finished second, while Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing came in third.
Fortunately, there were no crashes during the free practice sessions in Monaco.
The principality is set for two days of action as the electric Gen3 Evo cars hit the streets of this iconic motorsport hub. There is arguably no track more picturesque than the
Circuit de Monaco
. At 3.337 km long, the circuit allows for numerous overtakes, often resulting in highly unpredictable race outcomes. Notably, no pole-sitter has won the Monaco E-Prix in the past three seasons.
Saturday's schedule includes Round 6 qualifying followed by the Round 6 final race. Round 7 is set for Sunday, featuring one free practice session, qualifying, and the final race. This is the first time Monaco is hosting a Formula E double-header.
Formula E fans in India can watch the races on Sony Sports Network. The action is also available via the Race Centre on the
Formula E
website and their official YouTube channel.
Also Read:
Meet the winners of the Monaco E-Prix so far — and why Pole Position isn't always good news
Last year, Jaguar dominated in Monaco, with drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy claiming first and second place, respectively. With this year's event being a double-header, two different winners could very well emerge. Wait and watch to see who lifts the trophy in Monaco.
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