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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
When Formula E drivers Lucas Di Grassi and Zane Maloney turned Superman for Berlin E-Prix
Lola Yamaha ABT drivers Zane Maloney and Lucas Di Grassi (Image credit: Lola Yamaha ABT) It's not unusual for teams to introduce new designs for special Formula E races, be it for livery or driver suits. While Nissan's cherry blossom livery at the Tokyo E-Prix was a hit and now NEOM McLaren will be racing in a striking white and blue livery, the Lola Yamaha ABT team did something absolutely unexpected at the Berlin E-Prix. Drivers Lucas Di Grassi and Zane Maloney literally wore Superman bodysuits for the race at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. And just one glimpse of the same wouldn't be enough. Here's what Lola Yamaha ABT drivers wore at Berlin E-Prix Ahead of the Berlin race, Lucas Di Grassi shared some interesting pictures to introduce his Superman bodysuit. He was seen jumping up in the air while sporting the bodysuit. He captioned it, 'No CGI or AI involved. Driver was ok(ish) after the jumps.' A fan wrote, 'Even the suit is made as Superman! Man, I love this season.' Another called it, 'Sensacional!' A fan also praised 'The verticality' in the picture. Lola Yamaha ABT had introduced him and Zane Maloney with the caption: 'The beacons of hope. @ and @lucasdigrassi are wearing bespoke race suits in a specially wrapped car this weekend, to celebrate our partnership with @warnerbrosde and the new Superman movie. Up, up and away!' The drivers posed enthusiastically on their Formula E Gen3 Evo cars and even jumped from them to get some perfect pictures to suit the Superman theme. Lola Yamaha ABT's performance at Berlin E-Prix However, Lola Yamaha ABT didn't have a very good race at the Tempelhof Circuit. Lucas Di Grassi suffered a crash in FP3. Neither of the two drivers could bring in any points for the team. Di Grassi finished 18th and 12th in the Round 13 and Round 14 races, respectively. His teammate Zane Maloney finished 16th and 18th in the two races at the double-header. After the race, Di Grassi shared a post on Instagram in which he wrote, 'We are one… team. Amazing effort by the whole team to put the car back in one piece after a big crash in FP3. From 22 to 12 but not enough to score points. We keep fighting.' Also Read: McLaren Formula E unveils new blue tone livery for London E-Prix, Sam Bird reacts, 'Wasn't expecting that' Di Grassi did achieve one podium this season, in Miami, where he finished second. He is currently 18th in the Formula E Driver Standings. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Lucas Di Grassi's son Leo looks like his mini-me as he dresses up in Lola Yamaha bodysuit for his birthday party
Image credit: Lucas Di Grassi/Instagram Lucas Di Grassi is currently at home and hosted a birthday party for his son Leo. The Lola Yamaha ABT driver shared a sweet post for the little boy, along with a picture from the party and one from the day he was born. His son was dressed in a blue and yellow Lola Yamaha bodysuit, just like his father wears at the races. Lucas Di Grassi shares birthday message for son Wishing his son a happy birthday, Lucas Di Grassi wrote on Instagram in Portuguese (translated into English): 'Unconditional love. Maximum pride. Non-negotiable values. Difficult decisions. Congratulations, my son. I love you so much.' The first picture shows the little one in the Lola Yamaha bodysuit, with face paint representing a lion. It is followed by a picture of him as a baby, with Di Grassi kissing him on the forehead in the hospital. Many of Di Grassi's friends and followers also left birthday wishes in the comments section. Racer Felipe Massa wrote, 'Congratulations Leo!! May God always enlighten you.' A fan also commented, 'OMG how cute! Congratulations Leo!' Lucas Di Grassi has been married to Bianca Diniz Caloi since 2013. They have one son, Leonardo, whom they affectionately call Leo. Lucas Di Grassi's Formula E season In Formula E, Lucas Di Grassi has secured one podium finish this season. The Lola Yamaha ABT driver took second place at the Miami E-Prix. He is currently 17th in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 30 points. Notably, he is only the fourth Formula E driver to reach a podium in his 40s. Speaking after his podium finish in Miami, he said, 'You need to have a lot of discipline to be able to continue the work and continue to push when you have bad results. When you have good results, it's very easy. But when you have bad results, to go back home, keep the focus, keep the head down and keep doing the work that you do, that at one point it's going to pay off. It's hard because you work, it doesn't. Then you work again, it doesn't pay off again. And then you keep working until it pays off.' Also Read: Lucas Di Grassi links Lewis Hamilton's struggles to ageing: 'It also has to do with how hungry he is, how many millions he has in bank He will now head to Germany for the Berlin double-header from July 11–13. The Round 13 and 14 Formula E races will be followed by the season finale, the London double-header, from July 25–27. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Lucas Di Grassi celebrates 20 years of racing in Monaco, shares rare video of his first-ever Karting race at 12
Lucas Di Grassi is celebrating two decades on the track at the Monaco E-Prix . He currently drives for Lola Yamaha ABT and had won the Monaco race in 2021. He is coming off a second-place finish at the Miami E-Prix held in April. As he gears up for the double-header in his own city, he has shared glimpses of his very first races—right from his first-ever international kart race 28 years ago. Lucas Di Grass shares rare glimpses of his first ever races On the occasion of Lucas Di Grassi completing two decades of international racing, his team, Lola Yamaha ABT, shared a picture of him and wrote on their official Instagram page, '20th year on the streets of Monaco. Through junior categories, Formula One and now Formula E… Lucas has seen it all.' The Brazilian driver went on to share a rare video from his younger days and wrote, 'Monaco Kart race in 1997 was my first ever international race in Junior Karting . At the end of the movie I was hanging out with @jarnotrulliofficial @luciocavuto. Thanks always for the support @tonykartofficial #FIAFormulaE #FormulaE #Electric #ElectricVehicle #Racing #Motorsport #Lola #ABT #ABB #ABBgroup #JuliusBar #JB #EY #BellHelmets #Enerzee #ZeroSummit.' A fan commented, 'Look at that little story maker.' Another called it, 'Simply lovely.' Di Grassi was around 12 years old when he competed in his first-ever international karting race and went on to win a karting series in Sao Paulo that year. He also shared glimpses from his first-ever Formula 1 race in 2010. He wrote in Portuguese, 'I will never forget the first laps in Brazil with @f1. This track is magical.' A few days back, Di Grassi also showed his fans how car racers practice on a simulator when they cannot train on real tracks. The video resembled the exact Monaco track, along with which Di Grassi wrote, 'In Formula E we only drive in Monaco at the same day of the race. Insane. That's why all prep happens at the simulator. 2-3 days, 12 hours a day.' Also Read: Monaco E-Prix 2025: Formula E set for yet another double-header, here's all about the most loved race of the year The Monaco E-Prix is a double-header this year, and the drivers have already flown into the city for the much-anticipated race. Round 6 will start early on Saturday, and Round 7 is scheduled for Sunday.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Lucas Di Grassi's podium at Miami E-Prix was an emotional moment: 'You need to have lot of discipline to be able to work when you have bad results'
Lucas Di Grassi 's podium finish at the Miami E-Prix wasn't something he or his team, Lola Yamaha ABT , had expected. Overwhelmed with emotion, Di Grassi was heard screaming with excitement in the car as it crossed the finish line and headed to the paddock. His family also joined him on the podium to share the special moment. Lucas Di Grassi opens up on his long journey to podium Lucas Di Grassi had not scored a podium in the last two years with Lola Yamaha ABT, and he expressed the frustration that had been building up during that time, as his hard work wasn't translating into results. His last podium came in Season 9, when he was part of Mahindra Racing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The 40-year-old shared his journey to the podium after the win. He said, 'It's very hard to start the project from zero so in the four races, I had four critical problems that pretty much didn't allow me to finish the race. So I was like, it's extremely (tough), you need to have a lot of discipline to be able to continue the work and continue to push when you have bad results.' 'When you have good results, it's very easy. But when you have bad results, to go back home, keep the focus, keep the head down and keep doing the work that you do that at one point it's going to pay off. It's hard because you work, it doesn't. Then you work again, it doesn't pay off again. And then you keep working until it pays off. And today was a day it paid off. So I am very happy.' It was also emotional to see Di Grassi's wife, Bianca Diniz Caloi, and their young children standing alongside him on the podium as they popped the champagne. Buzzing with confidence, the driver is now aiming to keep the momentum going at the next race in Monaco. The double-header is scheduled for May 3 and 4. Di Grassi was promoted to second place after a series of post-race penalties altered the fate of several drivers who had finished ahead of him, including the original winner, Norman Nato. As Pascal Wehrlein was declared the official winner, Di Grassi was moved up to second place. Also Read: Lucas Di Grassi on Lola Yamaha ABT's second-place finish at the Miami E-Prix: "It's a very special podium for many reasons'
Web Release
13-04-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
WEHRLEIN WINS MIAMI E-PRIX AFTER LATE PENALTIES THAT COST BOTH NEOM MCLAREN DRIVERS
Entertainment Web Release Selection By Editor_wr On Apr 13, 2025 In a chaotic Miami E-Prix, Pascal Wehrlein strategically used his ATTACK MODE to overtake teammate António Félix da Costa, ultimately winning after a late-race red flag and subsequent penalties reshuffled the results. Lucas di Grassi secured second, earning Lola Yamaha ABT's first podium, while da Costa finished third. Numerous drivers, including polesitter Norman Nato and both NEOM McLaren Formula E Team drivers, were penalised for failing to utilise their mandatory ATTACK MODE due to the race's interrupted conclusion. The race featured multiple lead changes, a Safety Car period and a dramatic three-car crash, culminating in a frenetic five-lap sprint to the finish. Andretti Formula E's Nico Mueller, Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing and polesitter Nato completed the top six, respectively. Prior to the red-flag incident, both NEOM McLaren drivers ran an incredible race. Notably, Sam Bird made up 14 places and crossed the finish line in fifth while Taylor Barnard finished in eighth from his 11th place start. However, because neither driver used their mandatory ATTACK MODE before the red flag forced an early race finish, Bird and Barnard were each hit with a 10-second penalty resulting in them dropping to 18th and 20th place respectively. The Miami E-Prix result more than doubles Wehrlein's points score for the season, moving him to third in the FIA Drivers' World Championship behind da Costa and Oliver Rowland – despite the Brit's non-score. TAG Heuer Porsche leads Nissan 105 points to 79 in the FIA Teams' World Championship standings, with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team sitting in third with 67 points. Nissan leads Porsche in the FIA Manufacturers' World Championship 144 points to 120. For a full lap-by-lap race report, visit: Pascal Wehrlein, No. 1, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, said: 'We were lucky with the Safety Car to be honest, but I think we've had enough bad luck so we can also be lucky for once. Great job by everyone for bringing home this result. I knew that all the cars behind still had an Attack Mode to do – some of them six minutes – and my team kept me informed who was within six minutes. I still wanted to finish the race in P1 over the line, and I tried, but I knew that there was a penalty coming for [Norman] Nato and it is what it is.' The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues at a double-header event, Rounds 6 and 7 in Monaco next month, on 3-4 May. Next Post Etihad Credit Insurance: Host Partner at TXF MENA 2025 Comments are closed.
