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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E Season 11: Jakarta E-Prix Round 12 Promo
/ Jun 02, 2025, 05:30PM IST The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Jakarta for Round 12 of Season 11 on June 21, 2025. After a season away, the all-electric racing series is back at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit, a 2.37 km track inspired by the traditional 'Kuda Lumping' dance, featuring 18 challenging turns. This promo offers a glimpse into the high-speed action and the vibrant atmosphere awaiting fans in Indonesia's capital.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Mahindra Racing Retains Third Spot In 2025 Formula E: Tokyo E-Prix
Mahindra Racing faced a challenging weekend at the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix, managing to score only eight points across two races. Despite being in contention for podium finishes, the team held onto third place in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams' standings. In Round 8, heavy rain led to the cancellation of qualifying, with the grid set based on Free Practice 2 times. Mahindra's focus on one-lap performance paid off, placing Edoardo Mortara second and Nyck de Vries fifth on the grid. However, the race saw Maserati's Stoffel Vandoorne claim victory, with Mortara finishing sixth and de Vries eleventh. Round 9 saw Nissan's Oliver Rowland secure a home victory, extending his lead in the drivers' championship. Rowland made a strong recovery in the second race, which was held in dry conditions. He fell to P6 after using Attack Mode, which was later than the other drivers. However, he timed his second Attack Mode perfectly, allowing him to move up to P2 behind race leader Pascal Wehrlein. Rowland still had 40 seconds of Attack Mode left when Wehrlein lost his boost. This set up a close battle on the track, with Rowland ultimately winning. Dan Ticktum finished in third place, achieving his first podium finish in Formula E. Mahindra's drivers faced challenges, De Vries finished P8 on track but was handed a 5-second time penalty for contact with Mitch Evans, which dropped him to P11. Rowland has achieved his fourth win of the season and now leads Wehrlein by 77 points in the championship. Wehrlein's teammate at Porsche, Antonio Felix da Costa, is in third place, 11 points behind him. In the team's championship, Nissan was in first place with a 15-point lead over Porsche. Mahindra is in third, 58 points behind Porsche, while McLaren is fourth, just nine points behind Mahindra.
Web Release
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
ROWLAND SECURES HOME WIN FOR NISSAN IN TOKYO E-PRIX ROUND 9
Nissan's Oliver Rowland secured the race win in the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix Round 9, his fourth victory of the season and on home soil for the Japanese marque. The polesitter had slipped to sixth during a late jump for ATTACK MODE, but he was able to make the final few seconds of his last mandatory 50kW four-wheel drive boost count as he sliced by then-leader, reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein. The Porsche driver squeezed Rowland on the defence between Turns 15 and 16 but was unable to hold on. Three poles, two podiums and now the race win in Formula E's three races in the Japanese capital so far for Rowland – much to the delight of many in the grandstands donning Nissan red. Wehrlein would have to settle for second following that late move despite his best efforts to cling to P1, while Dan Ticktum (CUPRA KIRO) was left ruing a late appearance by the Safety Car which scuppered his chances of bettering what was to be a maiden podium. It could have been more, with the Brit holding energy in-hand over the duo ahead, but Ticktum would be more than happy to secure his first Formula E silverware – and the team's best result since Mexico City, 2018. Jake Dennis (Andretti) made stealthy progress through the pack with consummate use of ATTACK MODE and some smart moves on the way to fourth, up from 14th on the grid at lights out. Lucas di Grassi followed up a strong showing in qualifying for Lola Yamaha ABT with a fighting fifth at the flag while Jean-Eric Vergne rounded out the top six for DS PENSKE. Rowland stretches his legs even further as the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship passes its halfway mark. He's now sitting pretty on 161 points to Wehrlein's 84, the largest Championship lead in Formula E history at the half-way point. Nissan leads Porsche in both the Teams' and the Manufacturers' World Championships as Formula E heads next to a double-header in Shanghai, China on 31 May & 1 June. Oliver Rowland, No. 23, Nissan Formula E Team said: 'No words! I was not a master of strategy in the first half of the race, I was pretty disappointed in myself. But I figured out that everybody would kind of undercut me so I thought: 'I've got six minutes, I'll undercut them' and in the end it worked. I knew they would all react. I just had to make the progress on the first lap so it paid off today, but I was a bit lucky. I've always said that in Tokyo and Shanghai I need to keep pushing to extend the Championship lead. Going into Shanghai I'll have the same approach this year and then maybe after that we can start to think about the lead we've got.' The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues in Shanghai with Rounds 10 & 11.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hankook Tire Masters Tokyo's Complex Street Circuit at 2025 E-Prix Double-Header
GEN3 Evo iON Race Tire Showcases Unmatched Versatility Across Tokyo's Demanding Layout Stoffel Vandoorne and Oliver Rowland showcase their mastery of the Tokyo street circuit in Rounds 8 and 9, demonstrating skill and precision GEN3 Evo iON Race tire demonstrates precision handling and adaptability on Tokyo's complex street circuit Hankook's title race to be held in Shanghai from May 31 to June 1 TOKYO, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Set against the dazzling skyline of Tokyo's Ariake district, the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix double-header delivered two days of electrifying racing action. Hankook Tire & Technology (hereafter Hankook), a global leader in tire innovation, once again exemplified its pioneering spirit and engineering excellence through the outstanding performance of its GEN3 Evo iON Race tire during Rounds 8 and 9, Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (hereafter Formula E). As the exclusive tire supplier for the all-electric racing series, Hankook continues to drive the evolution of sustainable, high-performance motorsport worldwide. Held over two consecutive days on Tokyo's uniquely complex street layout — a circuit combining regular road surfaces, high-speed straights, and tight technical corners — the races demanded nothing less than perfection. Repeated acceleration and heavy braking across unpredictable asphalt conditions placed relentless stress on every component, pushing tires to their absolute limits. Hankook's GEN3 Evo iON Race tire met these challenges head-on. Engineered for precision, endurance, and adaptability, the tire delivered unwavering grip, structural stability, and agile responsiveness even under Tokyo's intense race-day pressures. Throughout the double-header, drivers relied on Hankook's cutting-edge technology to execute daring overtakes, maintain critical pace, and manage energy without compromising performance. Stoffel Vandoorne and Oliver Rowland secured hard-fought victories on Tokyo's demanding circuit in Rounds 8 and 9, respectively, underlining the critical role that Hankook's GEN3 Evo iON Race tires played in enabling precision, consistency, and peak performance. Therefore, Oliver Rowland strengthened his position at the top of the drivers' standings with 161 points, while Nissan Formula E Team demonstrated their growing dominance in the teams' championship, propelled by the strength of the Nissan powertrain. Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) commented, "The demanding circuits really make you work. They throw a lot at you — quick straights, tight corners, and unpredictable grip. But the GEN3 Evo iON Race tires really hold up, even in the final laps when performance matters the most." Through this commanding performance, Hankook further solidifies leadership as a true innovator in EV racing, delivering tires that empower drivers to push boundaries and redefine what is possible on the world's most demanding circuits. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship now heads to Shanghai, China, on May 31 and June 1, where Hankook will enhance its presence as a title race sponsor. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. Sign in to access your portfolio
Web Release
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
VANDOORNE WINS RAIN-HIT ROUND 8 TOKYO E-PRIX AS NEOM McLAREN AND NISSAN DRIVERS SHARE THE PODIUM
Drivers from both the Nissan and NEOM McLaren Formula E teams have finished on the podium in Round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as Maserati MSG Racing's Stoffel Vandoorne secured victory in the rain-affected Tokyo E-Prix. The Belgian driver – who last won a race in Monaco 2022 – crossed the finish line to win Maserati MSG Racing's first race of the season after building a lead of over 30 seconds on Oliver Rowland of Nissan after exiting the PIT BOOST pit stops during Nissan's home race. The team's plan was to jump for their mandatory PIT BOOST stop early by burning through their usable energy quick-fast, hoping for a subsequent stoppage to the race – made more likely in tricky, soaking conditions at Big Sight. Duly, a Red Flag was flown with last year's Tokyo winner Maximilian Guenther suffering technical problems and his car requiring recovery, meaning Vandoorne's PIT BOOST stop effectively became a freebie, with the rest of the field yet to blink and the pack reset with a standing restart. Polesitter Rowland had the measure of the pack early on, on outright pace alone, but Maserati MSG Racing's strategic ploy ultimately undid any hopes of the Brit reaching the top step of the podium. 20-year-old Taylor Barnard pulled off a storming move around the outside of Turn 16 – where he suffered a heavy shunt in Free Practice 1. The NEOM McLaren driver rounded out the top three and took his fourth podium in his maiden full season of Formula E. Monaco winner Sébastien Buemi (Envision Racing) came home fourth, with a season-best result for Dan Ticktum (CUPRA KIRO) fifth. Edo Mortara rounded out the top six with more strong points for a resurgent Mahindra Racing. All that saw Rowland extend his Drivers' advantage to the widest margin in Formula E history at the halfway point of a campaign – 60 points over António Félix da Costa (TAG Heuer Porsche). Nissan leads Porsche 144 points to 139 in the Teams' table and 225 points to 179 in the Manufacturers' standings. Stoffel Vandoorne, No. 2, Maserati MSG Racing said: 'Super happy that our plan actually worked! It was a very bold and aggressive strategy decision to burn a lot of energy at the beginning so we could open our pit window early. Then obviously we were the first ones to pit and we got a bit lucky with the red flag, and the field got bunched up again. After the restart, it was very difficult to bring the car home – a lot of management to do, giving comms to the team and making sure I had enough energy to make it to the flag. I knew exactly what was going on, I knew that I would inherit the lead at some point and I just had to bring it home. I was probably a little bit too safe at some points, and made a couple of mistakes that shouldn't have happened. In the end we brought it home and I'm just super happy our plan paid off.' Oliver Rowland, No. 23, Nissan Formula E Team said: 'We did everything we could, this is part of the game – it happens sometimes; we knew there was a risk that people would try to pit early – a bit like Nico [Mueller] in Monaco – but you obviously can't do it from the front. There's maybe some tweaking to do on the way we manage the pit stop stuff, but honestly from my side I felt like I got the most out of the car. I was super quick in the first half of the race, I struggled a little bit more in the last 10 laps, but I can't complain to be honest. The fact that it was only one that got away, I'm pretty happy. Tomorrow will be different without Pit Boost, I think qualifying will be quite important and then it'll just be about positioning yourself for the Attack Mode for the race. I haven't even thought about tomorrow yet!' Taylor Barnard, No. 5, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team said: 'To be honest, FP2 this morning was great – it was not expected and I've not really driven that much in the rain. Of course that was my first session in the wet, so to be honest the turnaround from yesterday was incredible. We didn't really expect any racing this afternoon – the weather was really bad – so for it to dry off enough that we could race was really surprising, and to get another podium was incredible. I can't thank the team enough – it's nice to be back on the podium for sure.' The championship continues tomorrow with Round 9 of the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix double-header starting at 9:05 AST.
