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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Robin Frijns ties the knot with Maike Katarina in Switzerland, here's all you need to know about his wife
Image credit: Robin Frijns/Instagram Image credit: Robin Frijns/Instagram Image credit: Robin Frijns/Instagram Image credit: Robin Frijns/Instagram Image credit: Robin Frijns/Instagram 1 2 Robin Frijns tied the knot with his girlfriend Maike Katarina in Switzerland on July 4. The Envision Racing driver announced the news on Instagram, sharing pictures from their Christian wedding ceremony. However, he chose not to reveal clear images of their faces as bride and groom. Several fellow Formula E drivers congratulated him on social media. Robin Frijns ties the knot with girlfriend in Swiss wedding Announcing his marriage on Friday, Robin Frijns shared a joint Instagram post, originally posted by his wife Maike Katarina, with the caption: 'Mr & Mrs Frijns #4thofJuly2025,' along with a red heart emoji. The first photo showed the couple walking away from the camera. Frijns wore a blue suit with white shoes, while Katarina was dressed in a short white dress, holding a bouquet in her hand. The second photo was a close-up of the couple exchanging rings while embracing. Many of Frijns' Formula E friends and fans flooded the comments section with congratulations. Andretti driver Nico Mueller, who knows Katarina, commented with a heart and clapping emoji, which Katarina acknowledged with a heart emoji. NEOM McLaren's Sam Bird showered the post with several heart emojis, while Envision Racing's official handle commented, 'Congratulations both!' Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries also liked the post. One fan commented: 'HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! Over the moon for you two… hope you had sensible socks on for this day @robinfrijns1.' Who is Maike Katarina? Maike Katarina began her career in marketing. According to she worked in team management at ABT Sportsline GmbH and later at SSR Performance GmbH. She then joined AUDI AG as a marketing specialist. In 2021, she and Robin Frijns co-founded a car customization company called Frijns Unlimited BV, where she serves as CEO. Also Read: Jake Dennis and girlfriend Lexi Grace Boosey soak in Monaco sunset during romantic outing Robin Frijns' Formula E season This season hasn't been particularly successful for Robin Frijns. His best results were eighth-place finishes in Miami, Monaco, and Shanghai. He is currently ranked 20th in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 17 points. Frijns will next compete in the upcoming Berlin double-header from July 11–13. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
A look at Antonio Felix Da Costa's casual day at a Grand Prix: '30 percent style, 70 percent sweat'
Image credit: Antonio Felix Da Costa/Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa continues to hold third place in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings. He missed out on the podium at the recently held Jakarta E-Prix by just one position, but he did give race winner Dan Ticktum a hug on his first-ever Formula E victory. The Porsche driver has now revealed his race routine with a pinch of humour. His fans obviously loved the video shared by Porsche on its official Instagram handle. All about Antonio Felix Da Costa's Grand Prix routine Porsche has shared a short, fun video featuring Antonio Felix Da Costa's race routine on Instagram with the caption: 'Race day with António – stay close or stay back.' The video starts with Da Costa waking up at 6:29 a.m. for media day and cruising to the circuit, as it was a casual Monday. There's then a glimpse of the garage, which smells like 'focused rubber and podium energy.' He even has his own name for media day, which he calls 'Smile until your face hurts.' It's also revealed that Da Costa sits with the engineers to understand the data – and he actually gets it. As he suits up in his race gear, it's said to be '30 percent style and 70 percent sweat.' The video also offers a close look at his Porsche electric car, which he races in the Formula E Grand Prix this season. His fans loved the fun video and called it 'awesome'. One fan wrote, 'Cool guy, super driver!' Another reacted, 'That's our Antonio!' with fire and heart emojis. A third fan wrote in Portuguese (translated to English), 'The purest reality! Go, Da Costa!' Antonio Felix Da Costa misses out on podium in Jakarta Antonio Felix Da Costa finished fourth in Jakarta. Sharing a few images from race day, he wrote on Instagram, 'P4 today. A well-executed race, with a hint of a podium finish but we fell short. Let's keep fighting, guys! Let's go. Congrats @dan_ticktum on your first victory in @fiaformulae.' At present, the Porsche driver sits third in the Driver Standings with 100 points. He is behind championship leader Oliver Rowland and his own teammate Pascal Wehrlein. The latter is just three points ahead of him, suggesting that Da Costa could move up a place in the upcoming races. Also Read: Pascal Wehrlein trains football star Sergio Aguero during Formula E Evo Sessions, watch the thrill unfold The Formula E drivers will now head to Berlin for the Round 13 and Round 14 double-header next month. The season will conclude with the London double-header after that. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maximilian Gunther is excited to race in Jakarta: 'The intense heat adds an extra challenge for us to manage'
Image credit: Maximilian Gunther/Instagram Maximilian Gunther has begun the countdown to the upcoming Jakarta E-Prix in Indonesia. The race is scheduled for this weekend, on June 21. He won big at the Jakarta double-header two years ago by clinching pole position in both races and winning one of them. He has now shared his excitement for the Round 12 race of the Formula E World Championship, as he aims to repeat his success at the Ancol Beach Circuit this year as well. Maximilian Gunther is all set to race in Jakarta Maximilian Gunther took to his Instagram on Monday to share a picture of himself in his DS Penske outfit and helmet. He wrote, 'Jakarta up next,' along with a fist emoji. His girlfriend Anaju Dorigon reacted to his post, saying, 'Can't wait,' and added a red heart emoticon. His fans also wished him luck for the upcoming race. A fan wrote, 'Congratulations on your race in Shanghai and good luck in Jakarta, Max. Selamat datang di jakarta.' Another cheered for him, 'Go maxim gooo.' Many called him the 'king of Jakarta' in the comments section. Sharing his excitement for Jakarta, Gunther has said, 'I'm really excited to return to Jakarta. This circuit holds very special memories for me, especially after the success here two years ago, with two pole positions and a race win. Racing in Indonesia is always a fantastic experience — the track is great, and the intense heat adds an extra challenge for us to manage. We're arriving with good momentum and aim to deliver another strong weekend. I'm looking forward to racing in front of the passionate Indonesian fans, who always give us such an incredible welcome.' Maximilian Gunther's performance so far Maximilian Gunther has been having a good Formula E season this year. He is currently in sixth position in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings. He has won two races this season — Part 1 of the Shanghai double-header last month and Part 1 of the Jeddah E-Prix. Also Read: Who is Formula E star Maximilian Gunther's girlfriend Anaju Dorigon? Know all about the beautiful actor-entrepreneur He had won the pole in Shanghai and went on to win the race, just like his track record in Jakarta last season. Now, it remains to be seen if he will be able to grab the pole and then a win or at least a podium in Jakarta this season too.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Who is Oliver Rowland? All you need to know about the unstoppable Formula E champion
Oliver Rowland has been in sensational form this season — and the stats speak for themselves. He has four wins and seven podiums in total this season. That's how the 32-year-old has stamped his authority on the 2024–25 Formula E season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Nissan driver currently sits comfortably on top of the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 171 points. All about Oliver Rowland Oliver Rowland is a British Formula E driver born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His passion for motorsport ignited early — he began karting at the age of seven. Rowland quickly made his mark, finishing second in the Super 1 National Cadet Championship in 2002 and later winning the championship for two consecutive years. In 2010, Rowland transitioned from karting to single-seaters, competing in the Formula Renault UK Winter Series with CRS Racing. After a slow start, he claimed his maiden win in the final race of the championship at Pembrey. Rowland's big breakthrough came in 2011 when he joined Fortec Motorsport and competed in the British Championship. He quickly impressed, securing his first podium of the season followed by four consecutive podium finishes. He also won the Graduate Cup. In 2013, he signed with Fortec Motorsport again, this time competing in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. It was a strong season, as he finished fourth overall with two wins and seven podiums. Rowland stepped up to GP2 in 2015, making his debut at Silverstone with MP Motorsport. He made an immediate impact by scoring points in both races. Oliver Rowland's foray into Formula E After consistent performances, Oliver Rowland achieved his long-time dream — driving in Formula E. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He made his debut in 2015 with Mahindra Racing as a replacement for the injured Nick Heidfeld. Although he finished 13th and missed the rest of the season, it marked his entry into electric racing. In 2016, Rowland joined Nissan as a reserve driver and became a full-time driver in 2018. That year, he earned his first pole position at the Sanya ePrix and finished second in the race — his maiden podium in Formula E. Also Read: Rowland moved back to Mahindra Racing for the 2021–22 season, where he raced until 2023. In 2024, he returned to Nissan and elevated his career with a series of dominant performances that have made him a standout this season. He is almost unstoppable now and yet, there is more to come.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Antonio Felix Da Costa counting positives as he finishes third at Shanghai E-Prix: 'It was all about bringing the podium home'
Image credit: Antonio Felix Da Costa/Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa, who won the last Formula E race in Shanghai, made sure he didn't go home empty-handed this time. The TAG Heuer Porsche driver was pleased to finish third on the podium at the Shanghai E-Prix and also expressed happiness for winner Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing. Da Costa wasn't the only member of his team to reach the podium—he was joined by teammate Pascal Wehrlein, who secured second place. Antonio Da Costa on finishing third in Shanghai Sharing his experience after the race, Da Costa said, 'It was very hard from inside the car. I felt like my balance wasn't quite there and I really struggled with my rears, so it wasn't enjoyable and it was very hard to keep the car on track. I was slow to be honest, but good enough for a podium – two cars from the team are on the podium so that's always positive.' Talking about his third-place finish, he added, 'I'm happy for Nick [Cassidy], he did a really good job, but we've got good points. Starting second and finishing third is not ideal – in the beginning I thought we had something, but then it was clear to me that I didn't have the pace of the two cars in front, so it was all about bringing the podium home.' Antonio now stands third in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 88 points. Taking to Instagram after the race, Antonio Felix Da Costa shared a picture of himself spraying champagne from the podium. He wrote along with it, 'Today we got a podium. P3 on a very rainy day. We keep fighting. Thanks guys.' Many congratulated him in the comments section. One fan wrote in his praise, 'You drive great and make Portugal proud beyond its borders. You will win the championship. I believe in you. Go for it.' Another said, 'A weekend where I can see your smile. Thank you too.' One more added, 'Let's go.' Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025 Round 11 results: Nick Cassidy wins, Porsche duo Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Da Costa take 2nd and 3rd spot Da Costa has claimed four podiums this season but is still waiting for a win. There are five more races remaining, with the next one taking place in Jakarta on June 21.
