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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nyck de Vries, Sebastien Buemi reflect on ending the season with podium finishes in London
Nyck de Vries and Sebastien Buemi (Image credit: Formula E) It wasn't just Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy who held his top position in London. Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries also secured back-to-back podiums by finishing second in both races at the London E-Prix. His strong performance at the ExCeL Arena helped Mahindra finish fourth in the Formula E Teams' Championship and fifth in the Manufacturers' Championship. He was joined on the podium on Sunday by Envision Racing's Sébastien Buemi. Nyck de Vries on his second podium in London Nyck de Vries' double podium in London brought his season tally to three, having also finished second in Monaco. Reflecting on his second consecutive podium, de Vries said, 'It was certainly a very challenging race. Obviously, Nick [Cassidy] didn't want to get too low on energy compared to everyone behind, so he was making sure he stayed on the same energy level as us. That resulted in a bit of a concertina effect behind us. ' He added, 'I'm very pleased to bring home another podium and secure P4 for our team, because they've done an incredible job. To think that last year we qualified last on merit, and now we've come such a long way to finish fourth in the championship — this is a great effort. I'm very proud of everyone at Mahindra.' Sebastien Buemi on his third-place finish in London Envision Racing's Sebastien Buemi also earned his third podium of the season in London, finishing third behind Nick Cassidy and Nyck de Vries in Sunday's Round 16. In a heartwarming moment, his three sons joined him on the podium. Buemi had previously won the Monaco E-Prix and taken a podium in Jakarta. Speaking about ending the season on a high while many others were caught in collisions, Buemi said, 'In the end, it was important to not get caught up in those incidents. I think I was lucky enough to avoid them well. I saved quite a bit of energy at the beginning, and that basically allowed me to take Attack Mode properly. So, in the end, I'm very happy with that. It's good for the Teams' Championship, and it's satisfying to finish strong and score good points after a tough qualifying. ' Also Read: Nick Cassidy bids Jaguar farewell, celebrates with girlfriend Nathalia Soliani at London E-Prix afterparty At the end, Nick de Vries stood in eighth and Sebastien Buemi in twelfth position in the Formula E Driver Standings. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
17-07-2025
- 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
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Envision Racing's Sebastien Buemi gets Nico Mueller's Jakarta podium after penalty is revoked
Image credit: Sebastien Buemi/Instagram Coming as major good news for Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi, the removal of a time penalty from the last Jakarta race has landed him on the podium. Buemi is now officially promoted to third place, while Nico Mueller, who had originally celebrated a podium alongside Dan Ticktum and Edoardo Mortara at the Jakarta E-Prix, has been moved to fourth. Sebastien Buemi wins third spot on the podium in Jakarta The five-second penalty initially handed to Sebastien Buemi at the Jakarta E-Prix for contact with Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara was recently overturned following a FIA hearing. Due to the penalty, Buemi had finished eighth in Round 12 of the Jakarta race in June. However, the reversal has now reshaped the podium — much to Mueller's disappointment. According to additional footage from Envision Racing's roll hoop camera, which was not available at the time the penalty was applied, was reviewed in detail. Buemi had received the penalty for an on-track collision with Mortara. — FIAFormulaE (@FIAFormulaE) The FIA stated: 'The driver of Car 16 (Buemi) argued that the new element shows his overtaking manoeuvre was legitimate, that he was always in control of his car, and that when the slight contact occurred, he was fully alongside Car 48 (Mortara).' They further added: 'The driver of Car 48 agreed with the assessment and mentioned he barely felt the contact. Upon careful consideration of the circumstances, the Stewards find that no single party bears whole or predominant responsibility for the collision. Therefore, the Stewards decide to reverse Decision 12. As a result, the penalty (i.e., five-second time penalty and one penalty point) on Car 16 is removed, and no further action will be taken in relation to this collision. ' Sebastien Buemi's performance in 2025 Formula E season With this update, Buemi moved to 10th in the Formula E Driver Standings with 63 points. In addition to his newly awarded Jakarta podium, he also has one win this season, in the Monaco E-Prix during Round 7. Also Read: Nico Mueller happy with Jakarta podium but adds, 'It could have been even better with Jake' Buemi will now head to Berlin for Rounds 13 and 14 of the Formula E season. The Berlin double-header will take place from July 11–13, followed by the season finale in London at the end of the month. 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.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Le Mans win won't be easy but Button 'optimistic'
Jenson Button believes it is not going to be easy for his Cadillac Hertz Team Jota to get on the podium at Le Mans this weekend but feels "optimistic" about the former Formula 1 world champion finished ninth at last year's event for the British Jota historic endurance race in north-west France begins on Saturday."[I feel] pretty optimistic. When you look at the testing on the weekend you'd say that Toyota and Ferrari do have an advantage in terms of pace," Button told BBC Radio Somerset."But this race isn't entirely about pace, it's about teamwork, not making mistakes through the night, consistency. All those areas we're very strong."I'm really looking forward to the race. It's not going to be the easiest for us to get on the podium but it never is in a 24-hour race." This year's event will mark Button's fourth outing at Le Mans. He raced in 2018 for SMP Racing but retired due to engine issues. He returned in 2023 in the Hendrick Motorsport NASCAR entry and then last year raced for Jota for the first time in a Porsche-powered Jota have switched to Cadillac for 2025."Last year was the first year really where I had a chance of winning in the top category," Button said."I still feel a bit of a newbie when it comes to racing at Le Mans, which I love because there's so much excitement and adrenaline."The 45-year-old will drive alongside former Le Mans winners Sebastien Buemi and Earl Bamber in this year's Cadillac V-Series won the Le Mans race with Toyota in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Bamber is also a former winner, having clinched the title with Porsche in 2015."I come here with a team that has a lot of experience racing here and winning here in their two categories," Button said. "Also my two team-mates are very experienced so it helps me a lot get to grips with the car and the weekend."
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Former Shanghai E-Prix podium finishers Antonio Felix da Costa, Sebastien Buemi and Jake Hughes share excitement ahead of double header
Image credit: Instagram From the very first Formula E race held in Beijing to eight more races across four different locations in China, there have been a total of eight winners. Among them is Sebastien Buemi, who has claimed victory twice on Chinese soil. Now, the drivers have arrived in Shanghai for the upcoming double-header and have taken to social media to share their excitement for the Shanghai E-Prix. Formula E winners who went on to claim victory in China Sebastien Buemi remains the only driver with two wins in China—first at the Beijing E-Prix in Season 2 and then at the Hong Kong E-Prix in Season 3. In a joint post with Buemi, Envision Racing shared a special promo video with the caption: 'Shanghai Shakeup.' The video features snapshots of Buemi and the team, set to Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us. TAG Heuer Porsche's António Félix da Costa, who won one of the two races of the Shanghai double-header last year, is feeling confident. Sharing a photo of his winning celebration on Instagram, Da Costa wrote in Portuguese (translated to English): 'RACE WEEK. Last year we went to Shanghai to get a cup! Let's try to get two this year. See you soon.' Fans were quick to cheer him on. One commented, 'Let's go with everything my dear friend. China will be very nice to you! You are the best champ!' Another added, 'Let's get it.' Jake Hughes, who finished second in Race 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix last year, also shared his enthusiasm. In a joint post with Hughes, the Instagram handle of Maserati MSG Racing posted: 'Double the days. Double the drama. We're racing into rounds 10 & 11 at the iconic Shanghai International Circuit for a double-header this weekend. With a podium in Tokyo behind us and an exciting track this weekend, we are ready to make Shanghai unforgettable!' Also Read: Countdown to Shanghai E-Prix begins as special trophies and soundtrack unveiled for Formula E double header Lucas di Grassi, the winner of the inaugural Beijing E-Prix, is also feeling optimistic about the upcoming race. He confirmed his presence in the city by sharing a glimpse of the Shanghai skyline on his Instagram Stories. As Formula E returns to Shanghai, will a new victor emerge in China? 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.
