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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland, Jake Dennis or Taylor Barnard? Meet the 5 top contenders for London E-Prix
Jake Dennis, Oliver Rowland and Taylor Barnard (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E is progressing to the season finale in London at the ExCel circuit, and some drivers already have an edge over the others ahead of the double-header. Oliver Rowland won in London last season and may be looking to put the icing on the cake after the championship win by securing his home race victory. On the other hand, this is the home race for two-time London E-Prix winner Jake Dennis, who is looking to end the year with at least one win. But there are more who could lay their claim to the winner's trophy in London. Formula E Drivers who have a strong chance at winning the London E-Prix The London E-Prix is the home race for Oliver Rowland, Jake Dennis, and NEOM McLaren rookie Taylor Barnard, who is looking to get one win in his debut year as a full-time Formula E driver. Looking at past records at the London E-Prix, Rowland won the last race at ExCel in 2024. With the home crowd cheering even louder this year after his championship win, there is a strong chance that the Nissan driver would like to end the year with a bonus victory. His protege, Taylor Barnard, is also doing exceptionally well and has made it into the top three now. He recently replaced Antonio Felix Da Costa in the number three spot in the Driver Standings, and if he manages to perform better than Pascal Wehrlein, he may even take the number two position. The NEOM McLaren driver will be looking to end the season with his maiden win in his home country. One must also not forget Pascal Wehrlein, who won one of the two races of the London double-header last year. The TAG Heuer Porsche driver did not win the other race but secured second place on the podium. He is currently in the number two position in the Driver Standings and is in top form to add a win this season. Also Read: Oliver Rowland gets video messages from wife Lauren, F2 driver Arvid Lindblad after Formula E title win Jake Dennis and Mitch Evans may clinch their first win of 2025 Jake Dennis of Andretti has five podium finishes in his home race in London. He has won the race twice and has three additional podiums in his home country. Similarly, Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans also has five podium finishes, including one win and four additional podiums in London. He recently claimed his first podium of the year in Berlin and will be reaching the podium with tons of confidence. The London E-Prix begins on Friday, July 25. Round 15 is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, and Round 16 will take place on Sunday, July 27. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
4 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Antonio Felix Da Costa on Formula E setback: 'Seems like I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time too often'
Antonio Felix Da Costa has penned an emotional note after a disappointing run at the Berlin E-Prix. He had held third place in the Formula E Driver Standings for a long time but has now slipped to fourth. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard delivered a strong performance in Berlin and replaced Da Costa in the top three. Da Costa said it felt like the end of his dream to finish the season in a strong position in the championship. Antonio Felix Da Costa's note after Berlin E-Prix Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Antonio Felix Da Costa wrote, 'This is our best way of communication, between you and me. Those who support me through the good times, but mostly the bad… you guys who are tireless and show me how strong our Portuguese race is.' He further added, 'The dream of the championship ended last week, I dreamed, I dreamed big and so did you. Apparently it was the year of '2nd places'. Seems like I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time too often. 3 wins lost in the last laps because of safety cars, a few mistakes my mixture, the season could have been so different, but that's what it is in sport, and the bad moments, if used well, are the best thing we have. What now ? Now off to London for the week to fight for the team and builders championship and finish this season with a bang, because you never give up, ever. Thank you all, we are amazing. DAC ATTACK.' Fans of the TAG Heuer Porsche driver pledged their support in the comments section. One wrote, 'Always. You are a champion and always will be. Always stay strong, 'Taco.' DAC ATTACK.' Another said, 'We are always with you.' A third added, 'You are awesome! You fought until the end and never gave up. You still have the soul of a champion inside you — and next year, you'll be fighting again. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now BORA CHAMP.' How Antonio Felix Da Costa's loss was Taylor Barnard's gain Nissan's Oliver Rowland sealed his Formula E Championship victory on the second day of the Berlin E-Prix. He is followed by fellow TAG Heuer Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein in second, and NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard in a close third. Also Read: Da Costa finished 10th and 8th in the two Berlin races, which wasn't enough to maintain his position in the Driver Standings. In contrast, Barnard's fourth and sixth-place finishes propelled him past Da Costa into the top three of the World Championship.
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
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sam Bird takes part in extrication practice in Formula E, leaves fans momentarily shocked
Image credit: McLaren FE Every motorsport involves risk, where a single crash can prove life-threatening. Formula E has maintained a strong safety record over its eleven seasons so far. However, as a precautionary measure, Formula E drivers undergo extrication practice once a year to ensure they are familiar with the emergency protocols in case of an incident. Recently, NEOM McLaren driver Sam Bird participated in one such practice session. A glimpse of the session was shared with fans on social media, offering insight into this important aspect of motorsport safety. Watch: Extrication practice in Formula E The video shows Sam Bird acting as an injured driver while the FIA Formula E safety team carefully lifts him out of the car and places him on a stretcher. The procedure is designed to avoid further injury, particularly to the neck or any broken bones. McLaren FE shared the video on Instagram with the caption: 'Earlier today, Sam completed his extrication practice with the @fiaformulae safety team. This is an exercise that happens at each race with a different team each time. This is for both the safety of the drivers and the extrication team should an incident occur where the driver would need assistance exiting the car. Each driver has to do this at least once a year to ensure their own safety. ' Some fans were momentarily alarmed upon seeing the video. One commented, 'Goodness grief — not me watching the first few seconds of this without context.' Another said, 'That scared me there for a second.' In general, fans appreciated the behind-the-scenes look at Formula E's extrication protocol. 'Never seen the neck wrap/support before, very neat,' wrote one. Another added, 'Much love to the safety teams, always prepared and always do an incredible job.' A third said, 'Awesome to see, safety above all.' One fan even joked, 'An FIA-mandated nap sounds quite nice.' Also Read: Who is Sam Bird's girlfriend Jess Impiazzi? Know more about the actor who is always cheering for the Formula E driver Sam Bird recently participated in the Jakarta E-Prix, though he was briefly stranded in Dubai on his way to the race. The 38-year-old finished seventh, earning six points. In the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings, Bird currently sits 16th with 33 points. He is set to compete in the final two race weekends — in Berlin and London — before the season concludes on July 27. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
