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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
London E-Prix: Nick Cassidy wins both races in Jaguar farewell, Nyck De Vries secures double podium
Nick Cassidy (Formula E) Nick Cassidy has done the impossible. The Jaguar driver won the second race of the London E-Prix after claiming victory in Part 1 on Saturday. This marked his third consecutive win, following Round 15 on Saturday and Round 14 in Berlin. It was also his final race with Jaguar TCS Racing, as he has announced his departure from the team. With the season now concluded, Porsche has sealed the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships, thanks to strong performances by Pascal Wehrlein and António Felix da Costa. London E-Prix Round 16 results Nick Cassidy started from the front row, alongside polesitter Dan Ticktum. The Cupra Kiro driver secured his first-ever pole in Formula E but ultimately finished 14th due to a penalty. Cassidy's back-to-back victory helped him move ahead of Pascal Wehrlein to claim second place in the Formula E Driver Standings. The race was particularly special for both Cassidy and Ticktum. Cassidy's grandmother witnessed his win on Saturday and joined in the post-race celebrations. Ticktum's maiden pole came on home soil, with friends and family watching as he claimed his first Formula E qualifying victory in Round 16. The podium saw just one change from Saturday, with Nyck de Vries once again finishing second behind Cassidy. He had also secured second place in Saturday's race. Envision Racing's Sébastien Buemi took third place on Sunday. Andretti's Jake Dennis finished fourth, while Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans came in fifth after receiving a five-second penalty. TAG Heuer Porsche's Antonio Felix da Costa secured sixth. DS Penske's Maximilian Günther finished seventh and was followed by Pascal Wehrlein in eighth. ABT Cupra's Lucas di Grassi came ninth after suffering front wing damage, while Cupra Kiro's David Beckmann rounded out the top ten. Also Read: London E-Prix Round 15 results: Nick Cassidy wins 3rd race of season 11, climbs into top three in Driver Standings Oliver Rowland was crowned the Formula E World Champion this season, though his final race ended in early retirement after a near-collision with Nyck de Vries. Taylor Barnard also had a disappointing end to the season, crashing into the wall along with Nissan's Norman Nato. Barnard had been pushed down to fourth by Cassidy during Saturday's race. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin Rookie Test 2025: Cupra Kiro nominates GB3 champion Callum Voisin; Maserati MSG Racing selects Arthur Leclerc
Image Credit: Instagram Almost all teams have announced their nominations for this season's Berlin Rookie Test, which will be held just after the conclusion of the Berlin E-Prix. The test plays a crucial role in identifying rising talent in motorsport, giving them an opportunity to prove their worth and potentially be selected by Formula E teams for future races. The upcoming Berlin E-Prix will take place at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit on July 14 Berlin Rookie Test nominations To qualify for the Berlin Rookie Test, drivers are required to hold either a full E-Licence or a Free Practice Only E-Licence. Maserati MSG Racing have nominated Theo Pourchaire and Arthur Leclerc for the test. Leclerc had earlier joined Maserati as a Development Driver in 2017 and went on to serve as a Test and Reserve Driver in 2019–2020. He also participated in the Rookie Test in Marrakesh in 2019. Cupra Kiro has nominated 2023 GB3 champion Callum Voisin and Bianca Bustamante for the Berlin Rookie Test. The 19-year-old Voisin participated in the Formula 3 Championship and went on to win the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, where he claimed pole position and set the fastest lap. He is currently ninth in the Formula 3 Drivers' standings. On the other hand, Bustamante is a Kiro Development Driver and an F1 Academy race winner. Cupra Kiro Team Principal Alex Hui said about the nominated drivers, 'From his GB3 title win to some standout performances in Formula 3, Callum has a rare blend of speed, intelligence, and composure at the wheel – traits which make him one of the most promising young British drivers in motorsport today. Formula E presents a unique technical and strategic challenge, and we're looking forward to seeing how Callum approaches this opportunity. The Rookie Test is a vital platform for identifying future talent, and supporting the next generation is central to our long-term vision.' For the Berlin Rookie Test, Lola Yamaha ABT have nominated Alessandro Giusti and Hugh Barter. Mahindra Racing have nominated Kush Maini and Dino Beganovic for the test. Also Read: Season 11 Berlin Rookie Test: Formula E teams announce nominations, eligibility rules explained The Berlin double-header is set to begin on July 11 and will conclude on July 13. The Berlin Rookie Test will follow on July 14. Many previous participants have gone on to become Formula E drivers, such as Maserati MSG Racing's Jake Hughes. 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
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here are best shots from Jakarta E-Prix — fans agree it could make for a beautiful movie
Image credit: Formula E It was a dusty yet thrilling Formula E race in Jakarta, with the championship returning to Indonesia after two years. Formula E has now shared some of the best videos from the Jakarta E-Prix for fans to relive the Indonesian race again and again. The real footage appears as eye-catching as scenes from a racing movie — complete with synchronized reactions from the audience and ground staff. Most wonderful shots from Jakarta E-Prix The shots from the Jakarta E-Prix were shared by Formula E on Instagram with the caption: 'Our race in Jakarta would have made a beautiful movie.' The first video is a still camera shot from a turn on the circuit, as the GEN3 Evo cars speed down the track. It is followed by a clip of a Lola Yamaha ABT driver getting into the car ahead of the race. There are also a few shots of the audience and ground staff moving their eyes from one direction to another as the cars race past. The post also includes a glimpse of Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum celebrating his win by standing on his car amid loud cheers from his team members. There are additional shots from different corners of the circuit, each offering a unique visual experience. One clip features Jake Dennis, who, despite securing pole position, was hit by Nyck De Vries during the race — ruining his chances of winning or finishing on the podium. A comment from Mahindra Racing's Instagram page read: 'If Wes Anderson directed FE.' A fan agreed, saying, 'Accidentally, the dust and pollution in Jakarta matched with Wes Anderson's color palette.' One fan reacted to the post, 'Love the still camera angle.' Another said, 'Ha, it certainly would.' One more wrote, 'Straight out of a movie scene!' Another comment read: 'I hope this event will still be held in Jakarta next year. It's sooo cool!' Also Read: Dan Ticktum shares unfiltered pictures and a note after Jakarta win, mentions losing F1 chance: 'It wasn't down to my attitude' The Jakarta E-Prix took place last weekend and saw Cupra Kiro's Dan Ticktum lift his first-ever Formula E trophy. He was followed by Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara in second place and Andretti's Nico Müller in third. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum shares unfiltered pictures and a note after Jakarta win, mentions losing F1 chance: 'It wasn't down to my attitude'
Dan Ticktum shared several memorable pictures from race day and the victory celebration after winning his maiden Formula E race in Jakarta. He penned a long note on his breakthrough win and, true to his unapologetic self, the Cupra Kiro driver didn't mince words while opening his heart to fans on Instagram, along with a bunch of pictures. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He reflected on the time when he was taking baby steps in Formula 1 but had to quit the field amid controversies. Dan Ticktum bares his feelings after maiden Formula E win Dan Ticktum's note comes just days after his first-ever Formula E win, following his victory at the Jakarta E-Prix and the traditional champagne bath on the podium. Starting from the very beginning, he wrote, 'So there it is, first win in @fiaformulae in the books. I am immensely proud of what this great team of people have achieved this year. As some of you know, I was very close to being in F1 several years ago, but due to some political s****, it wasn't meant to be. (For those too ignorant — no, it wasn't down to my attitude). I was ready to give up racing, as at the time, my dream — to me at least — was over.' Moving to his switch to Formula E, he added, 'However, an opportunity arose to take part in this exciting, relatively new championship, full of the best drivers in the world. @alexhuigusto and @russellohagan were instrumental in giving me this opportunity, and they, along with the rest of the team, have stuck by me during three very tough years being the least funded team on the grid. This year, with our new investment, it has enabled us to embark on an exciting new chapter with @ and @cupra_official. The support from them has been immense.' He further wrote, 'Long story short — I'm glad I didn't give up and kept trying to pursue big things in motorsport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The @fiaformulae championship, and @jeffformulae in particular, have given me an environment where I can be me (mostly), and I can finally say that this year I'm enjoying my job again. Thank you to everyone who has supported me to this point. I know it's only one race win, but it conjured up a lot of emotions for me personally, along with my father and family, who sacrificed so much. Plenty more to come, I hope. Onto Berlin!' Posting pictures of himself showing middle fingers to the camera, he added at the end, 'P.S. Last 2 slides are for all those who doubted me.' Dan Ticktum's fans hail him for his unfiltered note IndyCar racer Louis Foster reacted to his post, saying, 'Mega mega mega mate.' There was also a congratulatory message from the FIA Formula E page. Social media star Juca Vipari wrote, 'YESSSSS BROTHER! The first of many!!' A fan also told Ticktum in the comments section, 'Enjoy 1 million beers.' Another said, 'A fight-or-flight mode and you chose the harder option with an EXTREMELY high reward — and it paid off! Congrats Dan! The first of many.' One more added, 'So deserved. Thinking from the end of last year to where you and the team are now — seriously amazing work. So good to see you happy after some hard years. On to a great end of the year. Can't wait to see you on track. ' Also Read: Dan Ticktum's win at the Jakarta E-Prix placed him among the many new winners who have lifted the trophy this season. He managed to beat Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller, who finished second and third on the podium. Ticktum now holds fifth place in the Formula E Driver Standings with 80 points.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum on why he looked subdued after Jakarta win: 'There were lot of emotions, from adversity and hate I've had to deal with'
Dan Ticktum secured his first-ever Formula E victory at the Jakarta E-Prix on Saturday. The Cupra Kiro driver appeared emotional as he hugged his teammates and celebrated with a champagne shower on the podium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He has now opened up about why he seemed subdued after the long-awaited win, sharing a heartfelt video in which he expresses his emotions while holding the trophy in one hand, visibly relieved after the race. Dan Ticktum shares his raw emotions following Jakarta triumph Wearing a black T-shirt and khaki shorts, Dan Ticktum looks visibly relieved in the video as he reflects on the victory. Holding the trophy in one hand, he says, 'First win in Formula E, first win for the team in a long time. I've already seen some comments from people saying I was quite subdued after the race. There were a lot of emotions, mainly from the level of adversity and hate I've had to deal with over the last few years — people doubting me — so there was a real sort of sense of f*** you, basically. He continues, 'Proud of myself, proud of the team. It's been a very, very tough three years before this. Now, with the right investors — Forest Road — the deal with Porsche, the deal with Cupra, it's all come together very nicely. I think the rate at which we've improved this year has been pretty remarkable. I'm happy they've stuck by me through the challenges. So yeah, thank you to everyone else for the support as well. I've felt a lot of support this year, and hopefully, we'll end the season well in Berlin and London. But yeah — thank you. A very happy man. I did a thing. I did a thing.' Fans rally behind Dan Ticktum in comments Dan Ticktum's fans showed overwhelming support in the comments section. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One fan wrote, 'So deserved, showing what not giving up leads to.' Another commented, 'We love you for being authentic.' A third added, 'Vindication. Proud of you and all the team. You did a bloody good thing!' One message read, 'So proud of you @dan_ticktum. Hard work and perseverance paid off. Huge congratulations to you and your team.' Another simply said, 'Well deserved, Dan and team. ' Also Read: Starting from fifth on the grid, the Cupra Kiro driver battled through the pack to take victory, beating the likes of Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller. His win pushed him up to fifth in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 80 points.
