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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Freshworks joins McLaren Formula 1 team as official partner
Freshworks has entered a multi-year agreement with McLaren Racing , becoming an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team. As part of the collaboration, McLaren has deployed Freshworks' IT service management (ITSM) tool, Freshservice , to streamline its global IT operations. The integration of Freshservice is aimed at helping McLaren manage service requests during its race calendar, which involves operations across multiple global locations. According to the team, the AI-based solution is designed to reduce technical issues, enabling McLaren's IT staff to support trackside performance through faster and more reliable service delivery. Freshworks branding will appear on McLaren's Formula 1 cars and team kits starting from the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix and will continue for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, said, 'Boosting our efficiencies off the track is a key factor in improving our performance on it. With industry-leading partners such as Freshworks, we're able to do just that, and I'm delighted to welcome them to the team.' Dennis Woodside, CEO of Freshworks, added, 'We partner with McLaren Racing to optimise their IT operations, enhancing their critical support for winning performance. Our enterprise-grade solutions are designed for ease of implementation, use, and configuration, accelerating McLaren IT's capabilities with AI. We're proud to deliver intuitive software that directly supports their mission to eliminate complexity on and off the track.' McLaren Racing was established in 1963 and has participated in Formula 1 since 1966. The team has won 21 Formula 1 world championships and continues to compete across multiple series, including INDYCAR, Formula E, F1 Academy, and sim racing.
Web Release
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
FORMULA E UNITES WITH MARVEL STUDIOS' ‘THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' FOR THE 2025 MARVEL FANTASTIC FOUR LONDON E-PRIX
Formula E, the world's fastest accelerating motorsport, is fusing motorsports and superpowers to celebrate the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', in cinemas this week. As part of the collaboration, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' will become the Official Race Title Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season finale, which will officially be named The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix. The double-header event will take place on 26 and 27 July 2025 at the Excel London, a world-class exhibition centre in the east of the capital. As part of the collaboration, Formula E's signature Attack Mode – a strategic feature that gives drivers an extra power boost during a race, requiring them to drive off the racing line and through a designated 'Attack Zone' to activate – will be transformed into Fantastic Four Attack Mode, with other themed elements from the film franchise brought to life throughout the race weekend. Ellie Norman, Chief Marketing Officer, Formula E: 'This collaboration marks another milestone moment for Formula E. Through joining forces with one of the world's most iconic and culturally relevant brands, we continue to push the boundaries and challenge the status quo of motorsport and entertainment – we're not only connecting with a new generation of fans but reinforcing and continuing to position ourselves as a truly global, entertainment brand.' Tiziana Di Gioia, Chief Revenue Officer, Formula E: 'I am delighted to welcome Marvel's First Family as Title Partner of the 2025 London E?Prix – a historic collaboration that marks a new era in motorsport. This collaboration is a powerful example of how Formula?E can deliver across entertainment, culture, and innovation. Just as Marvel Studios brings legendary heroes to the screen, our drivers are real-life speed heroes – and together, we will create a unique and unforgettable experience in London that will engage fans of all ages and expand our sport's global reach.' Holly Frank, Walt Disney Studios VP, Partnership Management and Operations, Marvel: 'The Fantastic Four and Formula E share much connective tissue – from innovation and technology to fast-paced action and fun! We're thrilled to be teaming up to give fans the chance to celebrate the London E-Prix and support Marvel's First Family.' Beyond the thrilling on-track action, spectators will be immersed in a full day of family entertainment. The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix will feature live music performances from chart-topping artists Pixie Lott and Rizzle Kicks, exhilarating race simulators in the Gaming Arena, and a host of other interactive experiences designed to entertain.
Al Bawaba
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Formula E Unites With Marvel Studios' ‘the Fantastic Four: First Steps' for the 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-prix
Formula E, the world's fastest accelerating motorsport, is fusing motorsports and superpowers to celebrate the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', in cinemas this week. As part of the collaboration, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' will become the Official Race Title Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season finale, which will officially be named The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix. The double-header event will take place on 26 and 27 July 2025 at the Excel London, a world-class exhibition centre in the east of the capital. As part of the collaboration, Formula E's signature Attack Mode - a strategic feature that gives drivers an extra power boost during a race, requiring them to drive off the racing line and through a designated 'Attack Zone' to activate - will be transformed into Fantastic Four Attack Mode, with other themed elements from the film franchise brought to life throughout the race weekend. Ellie Norman, Chief Marketing Officer, Formula E: 'This collaboration marks another milestone moment for Formula E. Through joining forces with one of the world's most iconic and culturally relevant brands, we continue to push the boundaries and challenge the status quo of motorsport and entertainment - we're not only connecting with a new generation of fans but reinforcing and continuing to position ourselves as a truly global, entertainment brand.' Tiziana Di Gioia, Chief Revenue Officer, Formula E: 'I am delighted to welcome Marvel's First Family as Title Partner of the 2025 London E‑Prix – a historic collaboration that marks a new era in motorsport. This collaboration is a powerful example of how Formula E can deliver across entertainment, culture, and innovation. Just as Marvel Studios brings legendary heroes to the screen, our drivers are real-life speed heroes - and together, we will create a unique and unforgettable experience in London that will engage fans of all ages and expand our sport's global reach.' Holly Frank, Walt Disney Studios VP, Partnership Management and Operations, Marvel: 'The Fantastic Four and Formula E share much connective tissue – from innovation and technology to fast-paced action and fun! We're thrilled to be teaming up to give fans the chance to celebrate the London E-Prix and support Marvel's First Family.' Beyond the thrilling on-track action, spectators will be immersed in a full day of family entertainment. The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix will feature live music performances from chart-topping artists Pixie Lott and Rizzle Kicks, exhilarating race simulators in the Gaming Arena, and a host of other interactive experiences designed to entertain.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mitch Evans on his Berlin win after a frustrating wait: "It's been a really tough few months"
Mitch Evans (Image credit: Instagram) Formula E Season 11 seems to have turned out special and interesting for most of the drivers. Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans had started the season on a high by clinching the first E-Prix win in Sao Paulo, but in the following races throughout the season, the New Zealander couldn't even come close to the podium in any of the next 10 races. He has now opened up about finally closing the year on a high after clinching his second win of the season at the Berlin E-Prix. Mitch Evans on finally ending his streak of bad luck in Berlin It was unusual to see Mitch Evans failing to finish in the top 10 in any of the ten races that followed his victory in Sao Paulo. He won the first race of the season but was among the last finishers in the next 10 races. Mitch Evans simply wrote on Instagram after his much-awaited win in Berlin: 'Victory. Amazing day — pole + win in tricky conditions. Thanks to all the boys and girls at @jaguarracing.' The happy pictures of the driver lifting the winner's trophy, planting a kiss on it, and celebrating with the team — including teammate Nick Cassidy — said it all. The Jaguar driver opened up about the tough six months that had him finishing near the back of the field. Talking to after finally clinching his second win in Berlin, he said, "It's been a really tough few months, and it felt like I couldn't do anything right. I kept having problems; performance wasn't quite there, and qualifying was just too rapid, so I had to keep it together. Obviously, in the race, it was changeable conditions. I think the team really managed the strategy well. I had some problems after the pit stop, which allowed Pascal (Wehrlein) to get closer to me.' "So once it happened, I thought I might have to stop in the race, and I was just kind of like, well, that just sums up my season. Luckily, I was able to juggle both things and bring them home, but it just wasn't expected. I'm just very happy for my side of the garage, for the team — you know, it's been a good day for what's been a really difficult season," he added. Also Read: Berlin E-Prix 2025 Results: Mitch Evans clinches second win of season, Pascal Wehrlein closes points gap with Oliver Rowland Mitch Evans looking forward to the London E-Prix After regaining his confidence, Mitch Evans will now be competing in London, where he is tied for the most number of podiums — five in total. His Berlin victory has currently tied him with the most successful Formula E driver, Sebastien Buemi, with both having 14 career victories. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Rowland targets multiple titles after Formula E breakthrough
LONDON: After 11 seasons that have produced 10 different champions, Formula E's new title-holder Oliver Rowland believes the all-electric series has become less of a lottery and he can break with the past. The Nissan driver, who clinched this year's crown in Berlin on July 13 with two races to spare, told reporters ahead of his home British season finale at London's ExCel this weekend that the championship was fairer now. "In the early years we had this qualifying system which was just mental, where the top six in the championship went out on a track that was one second slower than (for) the next group and then half a second slower than the next group," he said. "You could never pull away in the championship. You would basically get in the lead and then just start last in the next race." In 2021, the last year before the Season Eight change, 18 drivers remained in title contention heading into the final two rounds. Seven of the 11 championships, including the first three, have been decided in the final race. Only Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne has so far managed to defend a Formula E crown, winning back-to-back titles in 2017-18 and 2018-19. The current qualifying splits drivers into two groups of 11 based on championship position, with odd numbers in one group and evens in the other, before the top four from each advance to knockout duels. "It's kind of much fairer and I think you have the opportunity to see people winning more back-to-back titles," said Rowland, 32. "I think it's a little bit fairer now in terms of not being as much of a lottery. I expect that you will see the same guys towards the front and more repeat winners moving forward," said Rowland. While this year's drivers' crown is won, Nissan are fighting Porsche for the team and manufacturers' titles. Rowland said his ambition for the future, without the pressure of chasing a first title, was to try to cement himself as one of the top drivers in the series. "It's a good motivation to have, to try and win three or four (titles)," he said. -REUTERS
