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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
After Jeddah, Maximilian Gunther eyes another victory as Formula E heads to Tokyo
Image credit: Maximilian Gunther/Instagram The Tokyo E-Prix is around the corner, and Formula E drivers are already looking to leave the Monaco hangover behind. Maximilian Gunther , who won the last Tokyo race as part of Maserati MSG Racing, has already secured one victory this season with DS Penske—in Jeddah—and will be aiming to continue his winning streak. Maximilian Gunther's performance in current Formula E season Maximilian Gunther is the only Formula E driver this year to have converted a pole position into a win. Operation Sindoor Armed forces maintaining strong vigil after Pak ceasefire breach: MEA Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington He claimed victory in Jeddah Part 1, starting from pole and also recording the fastest lap. After clinching the win in Formula E Championship Round 3, he'll be looking to replicate that success in Tokyo. After his Jeddah win, Günther shared a photo of himself with the trophy on Instagram, writing: 'P1!!! What a race. What a day. What a feeling. Started from pole, dropped back to P9, and then fought back to take the win in the final corners, on the final lap. This one means everything! Today is a true testament to the hard work we've put in as a team over the past months, and it's only the beginning. A massive thank you to everyone at @dsperformance and @ds_penske_fe, both here at the track and back at the factory. This win is for all of us.' However, Gunther couldn't do much in his home city, Monaco, despite the double opportunities in the double header. He summed up his Monaco experience in a post that read: 'Racing on the iconic streets of Monaco is always special. 🇲🇨 After a strong qualifying, we lined up P3 and gave it everything out there today. Unfortunately, we didn't have the race pace and crossed the line in P8. Not the easiest weekend, but still walking away with two points finishes here. Now it's time to reset and focus on Tokyo.' Also Read: Formula E: Driver premieres on Amazon Prime, offers unfiltered access to lives of Mitch Evans, Jake Dennis, Dan Ticktum and Antonio Da Costa Gunther made his Formula E debut with Dragon Racing, after serving as the team's reserve driver during the 2017/18 season. He has also raced for BMW i Andretti, Nissan and Maserati MSG Racing, before joining DS Penske for the current season.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E: Driver premieres on Amazon Prime, offers unfiltered access to lives of Mitch Evans, Jake Dennis, Dan Ticktum and Antonio Felix da Costa
As racing enthusiasts look for something to binge on between races, a new show titled Formula E: Driver has premiered on Amazon Prime—perfect for those looking to explore the lives of some of the biggest Formula E drivers off the track. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The four-part series follows the journeys of TAG Heuer Porsche 's António Félix da Costa, Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans , Andretti's Jake Dennis , and Cupra Kiro's Dan Ticktum as they navigate the highs and lows of Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Formula E: Driver – plot overview Formula E: Driver offers unfiltered access to the lives of four electric car racers, combining exclusive on- and off-track footage to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the drama and intensity of Season 10. Produced by Astronaut Films, Driver opens in Mexico, as reigning champion Jake Dennis returns from a summer of celebrations, hungry to retain his title. The series goes behind the visor to follow Dan Ticktum, whose 'bad boy' reputation has his future at Formula E hanging in the balance, before culminating in London's dramatic season finale, where five drivers, including Mitch Evans and António Félix da Costa, fiercely compete for the championship crown. What the drivers and makers said about the show António Félix da Costa, who drives under No. 13, said about the show, 'This documentary takes you completely behind the scenes, giving fans a raw and unfiltered look at what it means to be a racing driver. We've captured the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between—bringing viewers inside our world to experience the intensity, pressure, and passion that fuel our sport. Success and failure define motorsport, and with this series, we're pulling back the curtain to show it all." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mitch Evans noted: 'The launch of Formula E: Driver is really exciting and hopefully the series will bring a new, unique insight into the world of Formula E. It was great to work with Astronaut Films and the Formula E team on this new venture, which we hope will allow fans to see just what it takes to compete in the world's most competitive motorsport, and enable our sport to grow and reach a much wider audience." Jake Dennis added, 'Having the production team follow me throughout the entire season gave a true insight into what it's really like to be a Formula E driver—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Fans usually only see what happens on race day, but this series captures so much more. It's great to have documentaries like this that bring fans closer to the sport and show the reality of what it takes to compete at this level.' Dan Ticktum also said, 'Filming Formula E: Driver was pretty intense, but I really enjoyed it. I like the fact that Formula E and all of the guys at Astronaut were very keen on having drivers express who they are. A lot of the filming was very fun, and I was able to be myself a lot of the time. Hopefully, the series will give a good insight into what it's like being a Formula E driver , and I hope that it's successful so we can continue to film for years to come.' Aarti Dabas, Chief Media Officer, Formula E, said the series 'reveals the human stories behind the helmets of our hugely talented drivers that reach far beyond the sporting action on the track' She expressed her excitement as they bring the no-holds-barred, all-access perspective to a global audience on Prime Video. Also Read: Jon Alwen, Formula E: Driver Exec Producer and Astronaut Films CEO, described making Formula E: Driver as a 'real privilege'. He added, 'The whole world of Formula E is a fantastic, globetrotting circus with huge names like Porsche, Jaguar and Andretti fighting for the title. With this series, we wanted to try and show what it's really like for the drivers who, while they are living out their childhood dreams, are under constant pressure on the track and off it.' All four episodes of Formula E: Driver are available now on Prime Video Direct in 38 territories.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Formula E release new access-all-areas documentary to celebrate their 10-year history... with Brit Jake Dennis starring in the four-part series
A new four-part documentary featuring behind the scenes access into the world of Formula E has been released. Formula E: Driver, which celebrates the ten year anniversary of the all-electric championships, follows four of the sport's stars across the 2023-24 Formula E World Championship series. Each episode, dropping on Amazon Prime, focuses on a different driver including Brit Jake Dennis, who competes for Andretti and won the 2022-23 World Championship. The rest of the series focuses on António Félix da Costa from TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, Mitch Evans from Jaguar TCS Racing and Dan Ticktum from CUPRA KIRO. Formula E is a motorsport championship for electric cars, and is described by its developers as 'a battle for the future'. The FIA World Championship is the only-sport certified net zero event. The championship features 16 races across 10 world cities, and became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint back in 2020. In 2015, Sir Richard Branson, who backed one of the original 10 teams claimed Formula E would become more popular than F1 in just five years. But the sport is not yet on everyone's radar and was once mocked by Bernie Ecclestone as 'like driving electric lawnmowers around a car park'. Formula E: Driver starts in Mexico following Dennis as he looks to retain his championship title and ends in London where five drivers, including Mitch Evans and António Félix da Costa can claim the crown. Dennis, 29, said: 'Having the production team follow me throughout the entire season gave a true insight into what it's really like to be a Formula E driver-the highs, the lows, and everything in between.' Dan Ticktum, 25, CUPRA KIRO driver, added: 'Filming Formula E: Driver was pretty intense, but I really enjoyed it. 'A lot of the filming was very fun, and I was able to be myself a lot of the time. Hopefully, the series will give a good insight into what it's like being a Formula E driver, and I hope that it's successful so we can continue to film for years to come.' Aarti Dabas, Chief Media Officer, Formula E, said: 'Through Formula E: Driver, we offer new and existing fans a raw, authentic, and unfiltered look into the compelling narratives of four of our incredible drivers as they compete in the world's fastest-accelerating motorsport. The first-ever Formula E race was held in Beijing on September 2014. In the following decade it has grown into one of the largest motorsports series in the world, with 11 teams and 22 drivers 'This series reveals the human stories behind the helmets of our hugely talented drivers that reach far beyond the sporting action on the track.' Formula E was founded by Alejandro Agag and former FIA President Jean Todt back in 2011, with the first race held in Beijing in September 2014. In the following decade it has grown into one of the largest motorsports series in the world, with 11 teams and 22 drivers. The founders aimed to create a race through the streets of the most iconic cities in the world to showcase what sustainable mobility was capable of. Speaking to MailOnline previously, Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explained: 'That might sound OK now, but then, there were 300,000 electric vehicles sold in the world per year. 'This year, there's 18 million. So at the time, it was a bit of a moonshot.'
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E Driver trailer: Drive to Survive electrification is complete as new documentary set to release on Amazon Prime
Formula E has entered its eleventh season, showcasing the advanced Gen3 Evo cars speeding around the track. Now, a Formula E documentary titled Formula E: Driver is set to release on Amazon Prime Video , aiming to elevate the sport's global presence and rival the popularity of Formula 1. The trailer for Driver looks promising, offering everything needed to match the success of Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive , by diving deep into the high-octane world of electric racing . All about Formula E: Driver trailer The official trailer for Formula E: Driver was unveiled on Friday on Formula E's official website while the Driver poster was shared on its social media platforms. The trailer opens with Antonio Félix da Costa, a prominent figure in the series, who recently secured third place at the Miami E-Prix. It then transitions into a montage of intense on-track action and candid off-track moments, providing a comprehensive look into the lives of the drivers and the dynamics of the championship. Watch the trailer here. On Instagram, Formula E shared the trailer with the caption: "Racing like you've never seen it before. Formula E: Driver, coming soon exclusively to @primevideo. #PrimeVideo #FormulaE #Motorsport #Racing." Antonio Félix da Costa, representing the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, responded to the post with enthusiasm, commenting, "Here we go." Andretti Formula E's Instagram account also dropped a comment, "We'd recognise that piercing blue eye anywhere…" Fans expressed their anticipation, with comments like, "The last thing missing is an official Formula E video game," and "Now we have a movie for almost all motorsports now." Another fan remarked, "Can't wait to see this and find out more about Formula E, should be an interesting watch!" Many viewers drew parallels between Formula E: Driver and Formula 1: Drive to Survive, with one fan dubbing it "Drive to Survive electrification," and another exclaiming, "The Drive to Survive Formula E edition is here!!!" While the exact release date for Formula E: Driver has not been announced, it is confirmed that the documentary will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Also Read: Oliver Rowland and Taylor Barnard: Meet the cute mentor-student pair dominating Formula E at the same time Meanwhile, the next Formula E race is scheduled to take place in the hub of motorsports, Monaco. The Round 6 and 7 double header will be held on May 3 and 4.
