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Time of India
5 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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!
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin E-Prix 2025 results: Nick Cassidy wins Round 14 race, Oliver Rowland clinches Formula E World Championship
Jaguar TCS Racing emerged as the biggest winner at this season's Berlin E-Prix. While Mitch Evans won Round 13 on Saturday, his teammate Nick Cassidy claimed victory in Round 14 on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Cassidy was followed by Andretti's Jake Dennis in second and DS Penske's Jean-Éric Vergne in third. However, it was Nissan's Oliver Rowland who narrowly missed the podium by finishing fourth — but he gained enough points to finally secure the Formula E World Championship. Oliver Rowland wins Formula E Championship Oliver Rowland's championship win overshadowed the race victory celebrations at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit in Berlin on Sunday. Nissan Managing Director Tommaso Volpe congratulated him and played a heartwarming message from Rowland's daughter, who said, 'Daddy, you are the world champion.' Berlin E-Prix 2025 Part 2 results Nick Cassidy's win in Part 2 of the Berlin E-Prix on Sunday was particularly impressive. Starting from 20th on the grid, he fought his way to the front to claim his second win of the season. He had previously triumphed at the Shanghai E-Prix as well. Jake Dennis, who missed the podium in the last race in Jakarta after being hit by Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries, finally secured a well-deserved second-place finish on Sunday. This marks the second podium of the season for both Dennis and Jean-Éric Vergne. Vergne was followed by Oliver Rowland in fourth, who earned 12 points to bring his total to 184 in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings, enough to win the Formula E World Championship. Saturday's race winner Mitch Evans finished fifth, while NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard came in sixth. Felipe Drugovich, who made his Formula E debut on Saturday by replacing Nyck De Vries at Mahindra Racing, delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, finishing seventh and earning six points — his first in Formula E. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Andretti's Nico Mueller finished eighth, and TAG Heuer Porsche's António Felix da Costa secured ninth. Sergio Sette Camara, racing for Nissan in Norman Nato's absence, completed the top ten and earned one point. Also Read: TAG Heuer Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein started from pole position but failed to capitalize, ultimately finishing 16th. The Formula E season is now nearing the end. The last race weekend is lined up in London from July 25-27.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Berlin E-Prix is special for Taylor Barnard, here's why
Image credit: Instagram Taylor Barnard has come a long way in just a little over a year since his Formula E debut. The 21-year-old NEOM McLaren driver is all set to compete at the Berlin E-Prix, the only circuit besides Monaco where he has raced before. What makes his return to the Tempelhof Airport Circuit special is the fact that he scored his first Formula E Championship points at the venue last year. He also made history by becoming the youngest driver in Formula E to score points. One year of Taylor Barnard's points debut at Berlin E-Prix The McLaren Formula E team revisited the day when Taylor Barnard earned his first Championship points in Formula E. Two throwback pictures from that day were shared on the team's Instagram page with the caption: 'This time last year: Taylor's first Championship points.' The first picture showed him still in his McLaren bodysuit and helmet, sharing a hug with his teammate Sam Bird after scoring his first points. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Fans were happy to remember the day and praised Barnard for his journey. A fan commented, 'And this can only be his first victory or double podium.' Another said, 'Look how much more he's achieved in a year! Proper proud.' A third fan, hoping to see him win in Berlin, wrote, 'A win is coming soon!' Taylor Barnard's performance this season Taylor Barnard was a reserve driver at McLaren. He made his Formula E debut last year when he filled in for Sam Bird at the Monaco E-Prix and became the youngest driver to start an E-Prix at 19. He again filled in for Bird at the Berlin E-Prix, where he scored his first points by finishing tenth in the Part 1 race. He went on to finish eighth in Part 2 of the Berlin double-header last year. Also Read: Berlin E-Prix: From Oliver Rowland's World Championship win to Felipe Drugovich's debut, there's a lot to look forward to The 2024–2025 season is his first as a full-time Formula E driver for McLaren. This year, Barnard has secured five podiums and is still waiting to clinch his first win. He is fourth in the Formula E Driver Standings with 92 points. He is just six points behind Antonio Felix Da Costa, who is in third place. If he manages to clinch a win or a podium in Berlin or London, he could easily finish among the top three in the Formula E World Championship. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
