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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
From Mitch Evans to Antonio Da Costa: The drivers who mastered Formula E double-headers
Image credit: Instagram In Formula E, a double-header means double the thrill—and fans make sure they don't miss a moment. Taking place over a weekend, these back-to-back races offer spectators twice the action, twice the drama, and twice the excitement. Despite the electrifying atmosphere, the roaring crowds, and the intense competition, only five drivers in Formula E's 10-year history have managed to win both races of a double-header weekend. Here's a look at the elite few who have pulled off this rare feat: Formula E Drivers in the elite list Nico Prost – London (2016) Nicolas Jean Prost, better known as Nico Prost, became the first-ever driver in Formula E to win both races of a double-header weekend. He achieved this historic milestone in London in 2016, driving for Renault Sam Bird – New York (2017) Sam Bird was the second to join this exclusive club. Driving for DS Virgin Racing, Bird secured back-to-back wins during Formula E's debut in New York City in 2017. It was also the first time an international motor race was held in the city, and Bird captivated fans with his commanding performance over the weekend. Antonio Félix da Costa – Berlin (2020) Antonio Félix da Costa became the third driver to win a double-header, doing so in a unique and challenging setting. Representing DS Techeetah, he clinched victories during the first of three double-headers in Berlin in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the final six races of the season were held in Berlin, making da Costa's consistency even more remarkable. Mitch Evans – Rome (2022) Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans had a slow start to the 2022 season, scoring just one point from the first three races. But he turned things around dramatically in Rome, where he dominated the weekend, starting from ninth and powering through to victory. He capped it off with a stunning lead of 5.703 seconds in one of the races. Also Read: Revisiting Antonio Felix Da Costa's epic high-altitude pool dive after his Monaco E-Prix win Pascal Wehrlein – Diriyah (2023) Pascal Wehrlein delivered one of the most impressive double-header wins in recent memory. Driving for Porsche, he started from ninth and fifth in the two races in Diriyah, 2023. Yet, with clinical precision and sheer pace, Wehrlein won both races, crossing the chequered flag with style and making his achievement look almost effortless. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Stoffel Vandoorne on clinching long-awaited Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 victory: 'I'm just super happy our plan paid off'
Image credit: Stoffel Vandoorne/Instagram Maserati MSG Racing 's Stoffel Vandoorne returned to the spotlight after three years by securing victory in the rain-affected Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 this weekend. He completed the Pit Boost at just the right time during an incident-packed race to clinch his first win since the Monaco E-Prix in Season 8 , 2022. He comfortably surpassed reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland to cross the finish line first. Stoffel Vandoorne wins Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 The Belgian driver crossed the finish line to win Maserati MSG Racing's first race of the season after building a lead of over 30 seconds on Oliver Rowland of Nissan after exiting the Pit Boost pit stops on Nissan's homeground. The team's plan was to jump for their mandatory Pit Boost stop early by burning through their usable energy quick-fast, hoping for a subsequent stoppage to the race - made more likely in tricky, soaking conditions at Big Sight. Sharing the details of his strategy, Vandoorne said after the win, 'Super happy that our plan actually worked! It was a very bold and aggressive strategy decision to burn a lot of energy at the beginning so we could open our pit window early. Then obviously we were the first ones to pit and we got a bit lucky with the red flag, and the field got bunched up again. After the restart, it was very difficult to bring the car home - a lot of management to do, giving comms to the team and making sure I had enough energy to make it to the flag. ' 'I knew exactly what was going on, I knew that I would inherit the lead at some point and I just had to bring it home. I was probably a little bit too safe at some points, and made a couple of mistakes that shouldn't have happened. In the end we brought it home and I'm just super happy our plan paid off,' he added. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 results: Stoffel Vandoorne clinches long-awaited win in wet conditions; Oliver Rowland finishes second Sharing pictures of the winning moment, Vandoorne wrote on Instagram, 'VICTORY in Tokyo!! We ran an aggressive strategy to offset ourselves to the others and today it paid off! Great teamwork to bring this one home.' Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Charlene Revs Up Her Style on the Racetrack in a Departure From Her Usual Royal Wardrobe
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Princess Charlene of Monaco turned heads at the Monaco E-Prix over the weekend—not just for her presence at the high-octane racing event, but for her unexpectedly bold fashion choice. Attending round seven of the 2025 FIA Formula E World Championship, Charlene—who is married to Prince Albert—traded her usual understated ensembles for a striking pink and orange skirt. Princess Charlene presented a trophy to Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi at the end of the race, stepping out in a crisp white wrap blouse and vibrant striped skirt by designer Sara Roka, as confirmed by The Royal Couturier. View Deal The pieces are sold as a $1,300 set and Roka, who trained under Michael Kors and Valentino, transformed a classic men's white shirt into a feminine bodysuit-style wrap top. Although the top pictured with the set features red piping, Charlene's appears to be a custom, plain white version. View Deal View Deal The royal added a new pair of red slingback heels by Gianvito Rossi and carried a white Dior clutch. She also amped up her beauty routine for the event, showing off bright fuchsia lipstick instead of one of her usual softer pink shades. Like the Duchess of Sussex, Princess Charlene is known to lean toward neutral shades, making the sunny skirt a surprising addition to her wardrobe. Later in the evening, however, Princess Charlene went back to a more familiar style at the Monaco E-Prix gala, wearing a repeat white Elie Saab jumpsuit with ruffled detail. During the event, held at the Hôtel de Paris, she presented the new HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco trophy for the first time, honoring British driver Oliver Rowland.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 results: Stoffel Vandoorne clinches long-awaited win in wet conditions; Oliver Rowland finishes second
Image credit: Stoffel Vandoorne/Instagram Surprises were expected for sure at the rain-hit Tokyo E-Prix after the Qualifying race had to be cancelled due to bad weather. Maserati MSG Racing driver Stoffel Vandoorne brought a pleasant surprise as he clinched his first ever Formula E win in Round 8 on Saturday. It was the strategic timing of his Pit Boost which gave him the required lead to cross the finish line first. Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 race results Stoffel Vandoorne's win in Tokyo comes three years and 49 races after his last win at the Monaco E-Prix in 2022. Nissan's Oliver Rowland started from the pole position after winning FP2 (as the Qualifying was cancelled) and took the second spot on the podium. He has been leading the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings since long and currently stands far ahead of the competition with 133 points. Taylor Barnard, who learnt kart racing at Rowland's karting school, gave him company on the podium on the third spot. Winner of the last race in Monaco, Envision Racing's Sebastien Buemi finished fourth. Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum was next in the fifth position. Edoardo Mortara who started from the second spot on the grid ended the race in sixth position. Antonio Da Costa gained a few positions to finish seventh after starting from the 11th position on the grid. Last year's Tokyo E-Prix winner Maximilian Guenther's car suffered technical problems during the race and brought his race to an end. Red Flags came out as his car came to a stop, leading Vandoorne's Pit Boost stop becoming a sureshot success while the others waited for the race to resume. Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans also had to retire following a contact with Nyck de Vries which caused rear suspension damage in his car. De Vries ended eighth in the race. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Round 8 Qualifying session cancelled due to rain, Oliver Rowland secures pole position as grid order is based on FP2 results Round 9 of the Formula E World Championship will take place on Sunday. Rain is expected during the Tokyo E-Prix FP3 and the Round 9 Qualifying session in the morning, though it is expected to be comparatively lighter during the final Round 9 race. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland joins elite list of Formula E Pole winners — guess who holds the all-time record
Image credit: Oliver Rowlan/Instagram Oliver Rowland , after clinching pole position at the Monaco E-Prix , has joined an elite group of drivers with the most pole positions in Formula E . The Nissan driver is now tied with Mitch Evans for third place, each having secured 9 pole positions. But who holds the record for the most poles in Formula E history? It's none other than Jean-Eric Vergne , with 17 poles. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases He is followed closely by Monaco Round 7 winner Sebastien Buemi , who sits in second place with 16 poles. Here are the all-time Pole winners in Formula E Oliver Rowland secured pole position in the Monaco Round 7 qualifying session, but the so-called 'pole curse' at Monaco—where no pole-sitter has won the race since 2021—continued. Rowland had to settle for second place in the race. Interestingly, he had won Round 6 after starting from second on the grid. Over the course of 85 Formula E races, Rowland has now achieved 9 poles, 6 wins, and 18 podiums. DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne holds the all-time record for the most Formula E pole positions, with 17 from 137 race starts. He has 11 wins and 36 podiums in his career. Buemi started from eighth on the grid but managed to clinch a long-awaited victory in Monaco Round 7. This was his third win at the Monaco E-Prix. The Envision Racing driver had previously won in 2015 and 2017, converting pole positions into race victories on both occasions. Buemi now has 16 poles in 134 races, with 14 wins and 33 podiums in his Formula E career. Mitch Evans, who won the season's first Sao Paulo E-Prix, is still awaiting his next victory. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver has earned 9 poles in 118 races and boasts 13 wins and 32 podiums overall. Also Read: Taylor Barnard marks Monaco pole win on Instagram: 'It wasn't the weekend we were hoping for' The drivers now look ahead to the upcoming Tokyo E-Prix doubleheader in Japan, scheduled for May 17 and 18. Rowland is considered one of the strong contenders, especially after his recent Monaco podium and a strong performance in Japan last season.
