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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Antonio Felix Da Costa dedicates Berlin E-Prix to late footballers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva
Image credit: Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa won the last Formula E race in Berlin. This year, he has dedicated his race to the late Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. The two tragically died in a car crash last week, leaving fans across the globe in shock and grief. The TAG Heuer Porsche driver shared a touching tribute to them ahead of the Berlin E-Prix. Antonio Felix Da Costa's post for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva ahead of Berlin E-Prix Sharing a picture of himself in his Porsche bodysuit, Antonio Felix Da Costa wrote on Instagram: 'Race week, with a heavy soul. This weekend, we're racing for Diogo and Andre — doing our job and honoring these athletes of ours.' Nissan's Oliver Rowland dropped a like on the post. Da Costa's fans also expressed their support in the comments section. 'For them, for all of Portugal!' wrote one fan. Another said, 'Let's go! The whole country is with you.' A comment also read: 'Maximum respect.' One fan added, 'Go all out, Felix — for them, for Portugal. Forever and ever with you, Antonio.' Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in the crash just two weeks after his dream wedding with longtime girlfriend Rute Cardoso. The couple have three children together, the youngest still a toddler. Andre Silva, 25, was accompanying his brother in the car when the accident occurred in Spain's Zamora. They were laid to rest side by side in their hometown in Portugal. Antonio Felix Da Costa's performance this season Antonio Felix Da Costa had previously won the second race of the Berlin double-header. He is the Formula E driver with the most wins in Berlin, having claimed two victories and a second-place finish during the multiple-header in 2020. This year, the 33-year-old has secured four podiums. He finished second in the Sao Paulo E-Prix and the Mexico E-Prix and third in the Miami and Shanghai races. He is currently third in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 98 points — just five points behind his teammate Pascal Wehrlein, who sits in second place. 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 If Da Costa puts up a strong performance in Berlin, he may overtake Wehrlein to claim the second spot in the Formula E World Championship. Oliver Rowland, however, is well ahead in first place and is likely on track to lift the Championship trophy. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
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.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mahindra Racing on a roll: Formula E Team surpasses its season 10 points total in just 5 races
Mahindra Racing is driving at an altogether different speed this season as the Formula E team has already surpassed their Season 10 points total in just five races. There are 11 more rounds to go, with the next in Monaco in May. And with such a wonderful performance this year, the Indian outfit is surely on the way to making history. Mahindra Racing drivers Edoardo Mortara and Nyck De Vries can rightfully take the credit for making the team reach a prominent place in the competition. Mahindra Racing Formula E team is set to achieve big things this year Mahindra Racing's achievement was highlighted by Formula E, which shared a post on Instagram to laud the team. The picture of team drivers Edoardo Mortara and Nyck De Vries was captioned: 'What a turnaround from @MahindraRacing surpassing their Season 10 points total in the first 5 rounds,' along with clapping emojis. The team was struggling at just 47 points last season, but it has already made 51 points in 5 rounds out of 16 races. As a result, it's in fifth position in the Teams' Standings this year. While Mortara stands at 8th position in the Drivers' Standings with 27 points, De Vries is at 11th position with 24 points. In its run so far in Formula E's inaugural season, Mahindra Racing has participated in 136 races, out of which it has won just 5 and clinched 24 podiums. They are yet to win a pole position or a podium this season so far, but it's great going and good results are sure to follow. The current season has seen a lot of ups and downs already. It started on a strong note for the team as Mortara and De Vries managed to take 5th and 6th positions in the season opener Sao Paulo E-Prix, respectively. De Vries slipped to 8th position in the second race in Mexico, whereas Mortara failed to leave an impression. The two bounced back strongly at Jeddah E-Prix Round 1, where De Vries climbed to an impressive 4th position and Mortara finished 7th. But they once again slipped to 10th and 13th positions in Round 2. At the Miami E-Prix this month, Mortara once again bounced back by clenching 5th position, but De Vries finished 11th in the race. Team principal Frederic Bertrand is always seen encouraging the drivers and had written after the impressive Miami E-Prix, 'We keep pushing, fighting, improving! Great job @mahindraracing this week-end in Miami! Both cars in top 10 on the grid - 100% duel in S11! - points again with P5/P11 at the end of the race - we scored points in 100% of races in S11, - we get to P5 in teams championship.' Also Read: Formula E 2024-2025 driver standings so far: Oliver Rowland maintains lead, Antonio Felix Da Costa on second 'But more importantly, the team is now in full delivery mode, and the spirit is one of those which can make you face any challenge with confidence and calm. Bye Miami. Next stop Monaco!' he further added.
