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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maximilian Gunther spends time with girlfriend Anaju Dorigon, reflects on a mixed ride this season
Maximilian Gunther with girlfriend Anaju Dorigon (Image credit: Instagram) Maximilian Gunther had a topsy-turvy ride in Formula E Season 11 with two wins and six retirements out of 16 races. The DS Penske driver, however, chooses to count only the positives and looks determined for the upcoming season. The German driver still put up a decent performance this season as he finished in 10th position in the Formula E Championship, which saw many new winners and pole sitters. At present, Gunther is spending most of his time with girlfriend Anaju Dorigon. Maximilian Gunther sums up Formula E Season 11 Maximilian Gunther shared a post after the last race of the season in London. Sharing a few pictures from the ExCeL Circuit, Gunther wrote, 'We really gave it our all yesterday. Starting from P2, we had everything to play for, but having the Full Course Yellow and Safety Car at the same time as both of our Attack Modes very much compromised our strategy. At the end, P7 was the best we could do. Thank you @ds_penske_fe and @dsperformance for an unforgettable season with wins, poles, and everything in between. We are only just starting!' Maximilian Gunther spending time with girlfriend The pictures also included one of Maximilian Gunther with his girlfriend Anaju Dorigon, who was present in London to cheer for the DS Penske driver. Anaju Dorigon is an actor and social media influencer. She occasionally posts pictures with Maximilian Gunther from their outings on Instagram. She recently celebrated her birthday and shared a picture with Gunther from their birthday date. It showed Gunther sitting by her side as she blew a firecracker candle placed on a small cake. She wrote along with it, 'A few from these days! There were so many beautiful messages, how lucky I am to share this journey with you.' She also shared a glimpse of her and Gunther's red carpet appearance at a gala in London. Also Read: Dan Ticktum plays piano, reveals reason for learning: 'I will not elaborate for fear of being arrested' Maximilian Gunther's performance in Formula E Season 11 Maximilian Gunther had mixed results throughout Formula E Season 11. He registered a win in Jeddah and then in Shanghai. But otherwise, he couldn't finish even among the top five in any of the remaining races. He had to retire from as many as six races this season. He still managed to take 10th position in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings. He tied with Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum, who earned similar points this season. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Pascal Wehrlein celebrates Formula E Season 11 milestones as Porsche clinches Teams' and Manufacturers' titles
Pascal Wehrlein (Image credit: Instagram) Pascal Wehrlein slipped from second to third position in the last leg of the Formula E Championship in London, but he still has a major reason to celebrate and be proud. Thanks to the performance put up by Wehrlein and his teammate Antonio Felix Da Costa, Porsche TCS Racing won the Teams' and Manufacturers' World Championships this season. Wehrlein has now shared a new Instagram post on the achievement. Pascal Wehrlein reflects on all that he achieved in Season 11 Pascal Wehrlein recently took to his Instagram page to share a glimpse of several crucial moments during Formula E Season 11. He wrote along with them, 'Season 11 Team & Manufacturer World Champions. 3rd Drivers Championship / 1 Race Win / 6 Podiums / 3 Pole Positions / 5 Fastest Race Laps. Checking out. Congratulations Team @ The pictures showed the Porsche team celebrating after winning the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships. A picture also showed Wehrlein posing on the podium at the London E-Prix with his little daughter. He finished third in Part 1 of the London E-Prix at the ExCeL circuit on July 26. Reacting to his post, several heart emojis were dropped in the comments section by Porsche Motorsport's official account. A fan commented on his post, 'Hell yeah, you can be proud of this, great comeback after that unfortunate start of the season!! (song added to my playlist again).' Another said, 'Congrats, we are proud of you.' One more wrote, 'Great season. Next we come back champions.' Pascal Wehrlein's performance in Formula E Season 11 Pascal Wehrlein won the Formula E World Championship last year and managed to finish third this year. Oliver Rowland won the championship this year, with Nick Cassidy taking the second position at the last minute. Wehrlein won the Miami E-Prix and secured five more podiums in Formula E Season 11. The German and Mauritian driver held on to the second position in the Formula E Driver Standings but was replaced by Cassidy on the last day of the championship due to the latter's three consecutive wins. Wehrlein, however, did enough for the team to grab the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships along with Antonio Felix Da Costa, who finished fifth in the Driver Standings. Also Read: Antonio Felix Da Costa shares happy memories as Porsche wins Formula E Teams and Manufacturers' World Championships After a stint in Formula 1, Wehrlein made his Formula E debut with Mahindra Racing in 2019 and moved to Porsche in 2021. He also made his Daytona and Le Mans debut this year. 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
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Taylor Barnard overtakes Antonio Felix Da Costa in Berlin to claim 3rd position in Formula E Driver Standings
Taylor Barnard This is 21-year-old Taylor Barnard's first full-fledged season as a rookie driver, and the NEOM McLaren racer has achieved what many of his peers couldn't. At the recently held Berlin E-Prix, Barnard put up a strong performance on the track, managing to surpass Antonio Felix Da Costa and take the third spot in the standings. With two races remaining, Barnard still has a chance to overtake Pascal Wehrlein for the second place. Taylor Barnard takes the number 3 spot in Formula E Driver Standings Taylor Barnard outperformed TAG Heuer Porsche's Antonio Felix Da Costa in Berlin. Da Costa, who had been comfortably sitting in third, has now slipped to fourth in the standings. Taking to Instagram to reflect on his Berlin performance, Barnard wrote, 'Reflecting on Berlin. Definitely a weekend of what could have been, but we scored good points across both races, closing the gap to P2 in the standings. An unfortunately timed SC on Sunday cost us the chance of going for the win, but we will maximise our efforts to go into London as strong as possible. How Taylor Barnard surpassed Antonio Felix Da Costa in Driver Standings Taylor Barnard finished fourth in Round 13 and sixth in Round 14 race at the Berlin E-Prix, collecting a total of 20 points. In comparison, Da Costa finished 10th and 8th in the two races, scoring just 5 points — enabling Barnard to leap ahead of him in the standings. Currently, Oliver Rowland has sealed the Formula E Championship title with 184 points. Pascal Wehrlein holds second place with 125 points, while Barnard trails closely behind with 112. A strong performance in London could be enough for Barnard to overtake Wehrlein and claim second place in the championship. So far this season, Barnard has secured five podium finishes — one each in Sao Paulo, Tokyo, and Shanghai, and two in Jeddah — though he is yet to clinch his first Formula E race win. Barnard will now race on home soil in London alongside his McLaren teammate Sam Bird. The duo will sport a new blue-and-white livery and race suits. He recently shared pictures of him in his London-special race suit and captioned it on Instagram, 'One city to go.' Also Read: Oliver Rowland's rise to champion: Rare childhood moments highlighted in touching video The double-header marks the grand finale of Formula E Season 11, scheduled from July 25–27. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland's rise to champion: Rare childhood moments highlighted in touching video
Oliver Rowland (Image credit: Oliver Rowland/Instagram) Formula E World Championship 2025 winner Oliver Rowland has shared a heartwarming video that takes his fans through his journey from riding a quadbike at 2.5 years old to becoming the world champion at 32. The Nissan driver sealed his championship victory in Berlin on Sunday and will be celebrating it at the upcoming London doubleheader. The Formula E Season 11 grand finale is scheduled for July 25–27. Oliver Rowland's journey revealed in heartwarming video Sharing the video on Instagram on Thursday, Oliver Rowland wrote, 'Thanks to Formula E & Nissan for making this video. It brings back so many great memories. Seeing my parents in the past & present, friends from a young age, and some extremely important people from throughout my career.' The video shows several rare footages from his toddler days growing up in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, starting with riding a quadbike and then receiving a kart as a birthday gift when he turned five. It also features his mom sharing interesting anecdotes from his childhood, like how his first word was 'bike.' She also reveals how vocal he was from a very young age. One thing that all the people featured in the video agree on is that his love for motor racing has always been a constant. The video also shows moments from his first Formula E win when he drove for Renault which later became Nissan Formula E racer Sebastien Buemi also praises him in the video. Oliver Rowland's video strikes a chord with fans Reacting to the video, racing driver turned commentator Alice Powell commented, 'Your dad would be so proud.' A fan wrote, 'Goosebumps watching this! You've had to overcome so much and defied all the odds when you see the backgrounds most drivers have come from! It just makes it even more special! Enjoy it, and enjoy that last race weekend in London!' Praising his mom, a fan commented, 'Beautiful video, Oli. Can't get over how much footage your mum kept, like she knew she would use it.' Many also called his championship win 'well deserved' in the comments section. 'Huge congratulations, we look forward to celebrating in London!' wrote a fan ahead of the London doubleheader. Also Read: Oliver Rowland on his setback before Formula E Championship win: 'I was worried it might never come' In his personal life, Oliver Rowland is already a father to a four-year-old daughter, Harper, who occasionally accompanies him to races. He and his wife, Lauren Rowland, are now expecting a baby boy, due to arrive in November. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland reacts to daughter's sweet radio message after Formula E Championship win: 'It's amazing'
Image credit: Formula E Oliver Rowland didn't win the race at the Berlin E-Prix on Sunday, yet he was undoubtedly the biggest winner of the day at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. The Nissan driver finished fourth, but his 12-point score was enough to crown him the new Formula E World Champion, bringing his total in the Drivers' Standings to 184 points. The moment became even more special thanks to a touching radio message from his four-year-old daughter Harper as he crossed the finish line. Oliver Rowland's victory moment on the radio The entire Nissan team erupted in celebration as Oliver Rowland finished fourth in Part 2 of the Berlin E-Prix. While Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy won the Round 14 race, sharing the podium with Jake Dennis of Andretti and DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne, Rowland's consistency and season-long performance earned him the ultimate prize. Reacting to Rowland's finish, Nissan Managing Director and Team Principal Tommaso Volpe said over the radio, 'Oliver, this is Tommaso. You are an amazing comeback — the best comeback in the sport. World champion. We have a special message for you.' That's when Rowland's daughter, Harper, chimed in over the radio, 'Daddy, you are the world champion.' Clearly moved, Rowland simply replied, 'Yay.' When his team asked if that was all, he went on to thank everyone for contributing to his achievement. Formula E shared the emotional victory moment on Instagram with the caption, 'A special moment made even sweeter. @oliverrowland1's daughter congratulates her Dad over Team Radio.' Fans quickly flooded the comments with emotional reactions. One wrote, 'Harper's message almost made me cry.' Another called it 'the cutest moment!!!!' One fan said, 'My heart just melted,' while another added, 'Owww Harper, so cute.' A comment also noted, 'His daughter got to witness such an important day in her father's life.' Oliver Rowland on his Formula E Championship win Reflecting on the moment after the race, Oliver Rowland said, 'I grew up with racing. It's been my entire life. Becoming a dad was one of the proudest moments of my life, and I'm so proud of her. It's not just about racing, you know, it's my family as well, which is super important. And hearing her voice... it's amazing.' Also Read: Berlin E-Prix 2025 results: Nick Cassidy wins Round 14 race, Oliver Rowland clinches Formula E World Championship Rowland has even more to celebrate beyond the championship. The 32-year-old and his wife, Lauren Rowland, are expecting a baby boy in November. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
