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Al Etihad
14 hours ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADNEC Group's Excel London hosts inaugural event in its expanded London facility
29 July 2025 23:00 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Excel London, part of ADNEC Group, has hosted the inaugural event in its new state-of-the-art expansion, making it the largest fully integrated conference and exhibition centre in weekend's season finale of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship marked the opening of the new 25,000-square-metre space, purpose-built by McLaren Construction, expanding the venue's existing advanced facilities by a further 25%, totalling 125,000 square in response to growing demand from the UK, Europe, and North America, the expansion forms part of a wider £350 million investment programme by ADNEC Group in London's business tourism economy, and supports Excel's mission to become the best event destination in the views of London's skyline, the new facilities include an expanded International Convention Centre, enabling Excel and London to compete for some of the largest congresses in Europe, together with ultra-modern exhibition halls, conference spaces, and meeting to leading BREEAM sustainability standards, the expansion includes new public green spaces, an enhanced waterfront for pedestrians and cyclists and, like the entirety of Excel, uses 100% renewable addition, the construction process saved more than 11,000kg of carbon emissions by using Cemfree, an ultra-low carbon masonry Matar Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Excel London, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: 'The expansion of Excel marks a pivotal moment and a strategic investment to drive growth for ADNEC Group, as well as reinforce London as a world-leading event destination.'This expansion enhances our competitiveness to attract the largest international events, generating significant economic flows for the city, and supporting thousands of businesses and local jobs. The increased space directly translates into higher revenues and profits through improved occupancy rates and the ability to host larger and concurrent events.'The flexible spaces allow us to accommodate new types of events, increase our annual event count, and attract leading global names in vital sectors such as technology and science. This expansion is the driver of our future growth, enabling us to better serve our clients and strengthen our role as a vital economic engine for London.'Jeremy Rees, CEO of Excel London, said: 'This expansion is a historic moment of pride not just for Excel in its 25th anniversary year, but for the entire city of London. It is not just an increase in space, but an investment in the future and a testament to our commitment to providing a world-class environment for world-class event. It's fitting, therefore, that the spectacle of Formula E should be the first.'Interest and bookings for our new expansion, and Excel as a whole, are at unprecedented levels, with 10 major international congresses already confirmed for 2026, a record for a single year, demonstrating London as a global events destination.'Excel, together with its new entertainment district, Immerse LDN, hosts more than 400 events annually, welcoming four million visitors – a quarter of these from overseas – with these figures expected to rise over the coming years. The venue was acquired by ADNEC Group in 2008, and has grown significantly since as a result of its investment and vision. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Antonio Felix Da Costa shares happy memories as Porsche wins Formula E Teams and Manufacturers' World Championships
Porsche Formula E team (Image credit: Instagram) The Formula E Teams' and Manufacturers' World Championship trophy went to TAG Heuer Porsche at the Season 11 grand finale in London. And the credit goes to Porsche drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa, as well as the engineers at the factory. Da Costa has now shared an Instagram post after his team's win along with a few happy pictures of them together. Porsche grabs Formula E Teams and Manufacturers' World Championships After Porsche claimed top position, Nissan was close, but Nick Cassidy's consecutive three wins brought Jaguar ahead of them into second position in the standings. Reflecting on Porsche's win in the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championship, Antonio Felix Da Costa wrote on Instagram, 'TEAM & CONSTRUCTORS WORLD CHAMPIONS! What a race! We dropped to last, P22 after a technical problem in qualifying, and we finished the race in P6 and managed to secure the World Team Champions titles! Thank you all for the support on this side. Congratulations @ He attached a few happy pictures of the team along with the note. Racer Bernardo Sousa wrote, 'Congratulations to you!! The man of 'Never give up.'' A fan also wrote, 'Congrats on a great race! Next year there will be more.' One more commented, 'Congrats champion!! Well deserved. From 22 to 6, this shows what a great driver you are!' Florian Modlinger, Director, Factory Motorsport Formula E, said after the grand finale, 'What an amazing achievement for Porsche in Formula E to win the Manufacturers' World Championship and the Teams' World Championship. I'm really proud of the whole team, of all the support in the factory, of everyone involved in the project. Both drivers did an incredible job. I'm really happy with this result. I think we'll only realise in the coming days what we achieved here, and I'm really thankful and grateful to be part of this fantastic team. ' Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa's performance in season 11 Pascal Wehrlein was sitting in second position in the Formula E Driver Standings for a long time but was replaced by Nick Cassidy on the final day at the London E-Prix. Cassidy won the Berlin E-Prix as well as the following two races at the London E-Prix, which propelled him into second position. Earlier, Antonio Felix Da Costa was in third position in the Driver Standings but was replaced by Taylor Barnard and the new addition, Nick Cassidy. He finished fifth in the championship with 111 points. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Al Bawaba
a day ago
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Difficult end to a strong Season 11 for Nissan Formula E Team in London
Nissan Formula E Team had a tough weekend at the season finale of a strong 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Racing in a special teal-blue livery to celebrate the launch of the new Nissan LEAF, Norman Nato secured points on Saturday and Rowland fought at the front on Sunday before an incident forced the Brit to Round 15 on Saturday, Nato put in a promising performance to earn a top-10 finish. The Frenchman started 16th but quickly made his way up the order, consistently showing competitive pace and gaining seven places to come ninth. In the #23 car, recently crowned Season 11 World Champion Oliver Rowland lined up in 12th. However, damage from contact during the E-Prix hampered his progress, with the Brit ending up just over a second off a points finish in a frustrating first race of the weekend, the team worked hard and was fully focused on the final round of the season, with an opportunity to still clinch both the Teams' and Manufacturers' titles. Both drivers narrowly missed out on the Duels in qualifying, lining up side-by-side in ninth and 10th. Early contact forced Nato to pit, but once he re-joined at the back of the pack he battled his way up to 11th, finishing under a second off the top-10. In the #23 car, Rowland made great early progress from 10th on the grid, swiftly moving up the order. However, the Brit had an incident while in the podium positions, which brought his race to a premature E now enters its off-season after another entertaining campaign, which saw Nissan Formula E Team secure four pole positions, and seven podiums including four wins. An incredible campaign from Oliver Rowland meant he clinched the Drivers' title at the previous event in Berlin with two races to go, while the Japanese squad also took its best finish in the Teams' Championship since the automaker fully took over the team by claiming third, with Nissan also taking third as a constructor in the Manufacturers' Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: 'It's of course disappointing to finish third in both the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships after leading them for parts of the season. However, if we take a step back, we can be very proud with this amazing year. We've achieved seven podiums and four victories, we've secured the Drivers' Championship with two races to go, and we were in the fight for the Teams' and Manufacturers' until the very last race. We've been competitive throughout and we've matured together as a team. And our mistakes and anything that didn't go our way during this campaign will help us to be even stronger next season.'Oliver Rowland, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: 'We struggled for pace a bit on Saturday and then got stuck behind other cars after our Pit Boost stop. It's tough to overtake here and then I suffered contact, which denied me the chance of scoring points. On Sunday we had a better qualifying and I was able to race at the front, before an incident ended my race. It's been a difficult weekend but, overall, Season 11 has been a remarkable one. It's a dream come true to be World Champion and to collect the trophy! This will give us great motivation in the off-season to continue to improve and come back even better next season.' Norman Nato, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: 'I felt like we maximized performance on Saturday by gaining seven places to take ninth. I was pleased to score points and hoped to do the same on Sunday. However, after a strong start an incident happened right in front of me which I couldn't avoid, resulting in damage that meant I had to pit. We managed to come back through the field just missing out on points in 11th. It was a disappointing weekend in general, but everyone has done an amazing job this season to have us fighting for the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships until the very end. It's part of the journey with the team, and we know that the squad can perform even better in the future.'
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Lewis Hamilton's Next Race Car Should Be Electric
If you've never heard of Formula E, you're not alone. The single-seater motorsport championship for electric vehicles completed its 11th season in London at the weekend, with TAG Heuer Porsche winning the team championship. In terms of large international sporting tournaments, it's still just a baby. But it's growing up fast and, even as climate action faces headwinds, the future looks bright. A decade ago, the races arguably did more to highlight the pitfalls of battery-powered vehicles than showcase their potential. The cars were slow by racing standards – topping out at a mere 140 miles per hour (225 km/h), almost 100 mph slower than a petrol-powered Formula One race car. Halfway through the race, drivers had to swap cars because the batteries could only last around 20 minutes. As recently as December 2023, an article in Road & Track criticized the motors' relative lack of power compared with commercial EVs.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Round 16 - London: Post-Race Interviews Capture the Raw Emotions of Formula E Season 11 Finale
/ Jul 28, 2025, 11:30PM IST In this emotional post-race roundup from Round 16 in London, drivers open up about the final moments of Formula E Season 11. From joy and pride to frustration and disappointment, the interviews give an honest look into what it feels like when a season packed with highs, lows, and relentless pressure finally comes to an end. Whether it was a career-defining race or one filled with regrets, each driver shares their version of how it all unfolded. It's the kind of raw, unfiltered insight that brings fans closer to the heartbeat of the championship.
