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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Former Shanghai E-Prix podium finishers Antonio Felix da Costa, Sebastien Buemi and Jake Hughes share excitement ahead of double header
Image credit: Instagram From the very first Formula E race held in Beijing to eight more races across four different locations in China, there have been a total of eight winners. Among them is Sebastien Buemi, who has claimed victory twice on Chinese soil. Now, the drivers have arrived in Shanghai for the upcoming double-header and have taken to social media to share their excitement for the Shanghai E-Prix. Formula E winners who went on to claim victory in China Sebastien Buemi remains the only driver with two wins in China—first at the Beijing E-Prix in Season 2 and then at the Hong Kong E-Prix in Season 3. In a joint post with Buemi, Envision Racing shared a special promo video with the caption: 'Shanghai Shakeup.' The video features snapshots of Buemi and the team, set to Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us. TAG Heuer Porsche's António Félix da Costa, who won one of the two races of the Shanghai double-header last year, is feeling confident. Sharing a photo of his winning celebration on Instagram, Da Costa wrote in Portuguese (translated to English): 'RACE WEEK. Last year we went to Shanghai to get a cup! Let's try to get two this year. See you soon.' Fans were quick to cheer him on. One commented, 'Let's go with everything my dear friend. China will be very nice to you! You are the best champ!' Another added, 'Let's get it.' Jake Hughes, who finished second in Race 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix last year, also shared his enthusiasm. In a joint post with Hughes, the Instagram handle of Maserati MSG Racing posted: 'Double the days. Double the drama. We're racing into rounds 10 & 11 at the iconic Shanghai International Circuit for a double-header this weekend. With a podium in Tokyo behind us and an exciting track this weekend, we are ready to make Shanghai unforgettable!' Also Read: Countdown to Shanghai E-Prix begins as special trophies and soundtrack unveiled for Formula E double header Lucas di Grassi, the winner of the inaugural Beijing E-Prix, is also feeling optimistic about the upcoming race. He confirmed his presence in the city by sharing a glimpse of the Shanghai skyline on his Instagram Stories. As Formula E returns to Shanghai, will a new victor emerge in China? Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Nick Cassidy's charge from 14th to 3rd at Monaco E-Prix Round 7 was nothing short of magical, watch videos
Image credit: Nick Cassidy/Instagram It's not just Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi who made a massive comeback at the Monaco E-Prix Round 7, clinching a win after a long wait. Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing also made his way to the podium after his last appearance in the Formula E World Championship Season 9. He secured the third spot on the podium after starting from a hardly encouraging fourteenth position. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda This deserves special mention for the determination and grit of the New Zealander. Nick Cassidy's podium win was nothing short of magic The official Instagram page of Formula E shared several videos of Nick Cassidy's performance in Monaco, as he went on to claim third place after starting from a discouraging fourteenth position on the grid. The post was shared with the caption: 'Nick Cassidy's #MonacoEPrix Masterclass P14 to P3. Swipe to relive it! @ABBGroup.' A Formula E fan wrote in the comments section, 'P14 to P3? In a Formula E car? In Monaco? In the rain??? That's why I started watching FE, sounds way more fun and competitive than a lot of F1 races.' Another wrote, 'I definitely agree with you. I went to Monaco this weekend and now I am a mega fan of Formula E.' Nick was almost on cloud nine after bagging the podium spot in Monaco after a long time. He said after the Round 7 race, 'It feels very, very sweet. I can't fault my guys — it's been an extremely tough start to the year, it's no secret I've not been the happiest guy at times, but this one feels like a big monkey off the shoulders and I'm really proud of everyone's efforts. On the inside, I'm jumping up and down, I'm very, very happy — it doesn't get more special than here. Obviously, the last couple of years have been nice to us here and it's super special to carry that on.' Also Read: Nick Cassidy celebrates third Monaco E-Prix podium after finally posting on Instagram following multiple attempts, see stunning photos Cassidy has participated in 70 Formula E races so far. He has claimed 7 pole positions, 7 wins, and 21 podiums in his Formula E career. Now back in form, he will be looking to claim more podiums in the upcoming races, with the next one in Tokyo — a double-header scheduled for May 17–18.
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Envision Energy unveils India's first race car built entirely from e-waste
Envision Energy has unveiled India's first race car made entirely from electronic waste, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit The 'Recover-E' car is the second such vehicle globally, following a similar prototype launched at the London E-Prix in 2023. Constructed using discarded electronics such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets, the car is designed to demonstrate the potential of circular design and highlight the growing problem of e-waste in India. The country is the third-largest generator of e-waste globally, according to the Global E-waste Monitor 2024. 'The Recover-E car is not just a concept but a movement towards greener solutions for tomorrow,' said R P V Prasad, managing director of Envision Energy India. He added that the project is a conceptual demonstration of how future cars or car parts could be derived from e-waste. James Mercer, commercial director at Envision Racing, said the initiative is a symbolic representation of e-waste issues and aims to prove that innovation and sustainability can coexist. Envision Racing is part of Envision Energy's Formula E team, which won the Formula E Teams' Championship in 2023. said the initiative aligns with the 55th anniversary of Earth Day and this year's global theme, 'Our Power, Our Planet.' Karuna Singh, regional director for Asia at the organisation, said the project aims to promote clean energy and circular economy practices. While the Recover-E car is not intended for commercial production, Envision said it is meant to spark conversations around responsible consumption and reuse of waste. Envision Energy operates in wind energy, battery storage, and green hydrogen. Its India operations are part of a broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality across its global value chain by 2028. The company also manages a carbon-neutral fund and has engineering centres across Asia, Europe, and North America. founded in 1970, runs environmental advocacy campaigns worldwide and claims to mobilise over one billion people annually. The Recover-E project is among its key awareness initiatives in India for 2025.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland congratulates Sebastien Buemi on Monaco Round 7 win: 'Back where you deserve'
Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram Oliver Rowland pens post after Monaco win Oliver Rowland has finally shared his first post on Instagram after his double achievement at the Monaco double-header. The leader in the Formula E Driver Standings won the Round 6 race and secured second place on the podium in the Round 7 race. He also congratulated Sebastien Buemi of Envision Racing for winning Round 7 and marking his return to the winners' list after a long driver Oliver Rowland shared a bunch of pictures from the Monaco race on Instagram. The first one showed Sebastien Buemi, Rowland, and Nick Cassidy on the podium. He wrote along with it, 'Incredible weekend in Monaco. Winning Saturday's race & second in Sunday's! Lots of points scored and a good way to bounce back after Miami! Thanks to my team, sponsors & family for the great support!'Applauding Buemi for his much-awaited win in Monaco, Rowland further wrote, 'Well done @sebastien_buemi on Sunday's win. Back where you deserve!'A fan reacted to the post, 'Great weekend and brilliant results. Well done.' Another wrote, 'What an amazing weekend!! Such deserved results!! Cheering you on at the track was an absolute pleasure!' One more wrote, 'You are doing amazing, championship is yours this year for sure! It was great to be in Monaco to cheer you on.' A comment also read: 'Keep up the good work. Hoping to watch you lift the championship trophy when I come down to London!' A fan also said, 'Congrats Oli, keep pushing for the world champion.'Rowland is at the top of the Formula E Driver Standings with 115 points. He ended up in 10th position at the Miami E-Prix in April with just one point. His double achievement in Monaco made up for what he lost in about his Monaco success, he said, 'We just need to keep pushing. We've got Tokyo next week where I was really strong last year, so hopefully we can have a real big push for that double-header and then keep pushing in the right direction.'Also Read: Pole curse hit Oliver Rowland's victory chances at Monaco E-Prix Round 7, but Nissan driver remains confident ahead of Tokyo E-Prix Rowland is now looking forward to the upcoming Tokyo E-Prix on May 17 and 18. He secured second place on the podium in Tokyo last year and is confident of continuing the winning streak.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nick Cassidy celebrates third Monaco E-Prix podium after finally posting on Instagram following multiple attempts, see stunning photos
Nick Cassidy was a relieved man as he stood on the third spot on the podium at the Monaco E-Prix Round 7 on Sunday. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver confessed he was actually 'jumping up and down' on the inside as he reached the podium for the first time this season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, it is his third consecutive podium at the Monaco E-Prix, his home race. A day after the race, Cassidy made multiple attempts to at least share a post to mark his first Formula E win of the year before finally dropping a bunch of stunning pictures on his Instagram page. Nick Cassidy shares glimpses of his podium win and personal life Nick Cassidy shared a picture of himself holding the trophy at the Monaco E-Prix Round 7 on Instagram on Monday, along with several stunning pictures of his family and more. He wrote, 'Not on here much these days.. No other way around it - been a super tough start to the year and it's great to have an awesome Podium in Monaco with @jaguarracing. 3 years in a row on the steps at home is super special. Thanks to all those in my corner.' Just before dropping the post, he took to his Instagram Stories to share a screenshot of his many attempts at making an Instagram post to assure his followers that he was trying to share at least one post on the special occasion. Nick had won the Monaco E-Prix once in 2023 when he was racing for Envision Racing and had taken the second podium spot in 2024 with Jaguar TCS Racing. Nick Cassidy picked his way through the field from 14th position on the grid to third spot on the podium in the Monaco E-Prix Round 7. He capitalised on a strong energy advantage built early on in the race to yield late progress as he neared the finish line and ended third. Sharing his first reaction after the race, Nick Cassidy said: 'It feels very very sweet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I can't fault my guys - it's been an extremely tough start to the year, it's no secret I've not been the happiest guy at times, but this one feels like a big monkey off the shoulders and I'm really proud of everyone's efforts. On the inside I'm jumping up and down, I'm very very happy - it doesn't get more special than here. Obviously the last couple of years have been nice to us here and it's super special to carry that on.' Also Read: Cassidy is currently in the 13th position in the Formula E driver standings with 25 points. He has won seven out of seventy races in his Formula E career.
