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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.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Countdown to Shanghai E-Prix begins as special trophies and soundtrack unveiled for Formula E double header
Image credit: Formula E The FIA Formula E World Championship is set to return to China this weekend with a double-header at the iconic Shanghai International Circuit, marking Rounds 10 and 11 of Season 11. The track will welcome 22 drivers racing in their Gen3 Evo cars, making the electric car's debut on Chinese soil in what promises to be another thrilling chapter of the all-electric single-seater championship. Here's the Shanghai E-Prix trophy and soundtrack Formula E unveiled the official trophies for the Shanghai E-Prix on its social media platforms. A series of images shared on Instagram came with the caption: 'Traditional meets innovation. Historic Chinese jewellery company Laofengxiang will provide the silverware for the Shanghai double-header. Fans can get up close with the trophy and the GEN3 Evo all week, outside their flagship Shanghai store.' Fans quickly showed their appreciation for the uniquely designed trophies. One commented, 'Love that we're getting more special trophies for each race now.' Another wrote, 'These are stunning!!! I would love an individual trophy each race!' A third added, 'Wow they're stunning.. I vote to have a similar trophy for next year's F1 race.' One more fan simply said, 'That looks gorgeous.' Another said, 'Wooow, they're beautiful. ' Formula E has also released a promotional video on Instagram with the caption: 'An iconic track created for iconic racing. If Season 10 was anything to go by, we are in for an action packed weekend!' The video adds to the growing excitement around the Shanghai E-Prix and hints at a high-stakes weekend ahead. China holds a special place in Formula E's legacy. It was the first-ever country to host a Formula E race, kicking off Season 1 in 2014 with the Beijing E-Prix. That's why the 2025 Hankook Shanghai E-Prix feels like a homecoming for the championship—returning to a country that holds a special place in its history. Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025: Schedule, timings, where to watch the Shanghai double-header Since that inaugural event, Formula E has raced in four different Chinese cities—Beijing, Hong Kong, Sanya, and Shanghai. Across the nine races held in China so far, eight different drivers have claimed victory, highlighting the unpredictable and competitive spirit of the series. Sebastien Buemi of Envision Racing stands out as the only driver with two wins in China, securing victories in Beijing (Season 2) and Hong Kong (Season 3). 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
- Sport
- Time of India
Nick Cassidy's charge from 14th to 3rd at Monaco E-Prix Round 7 was nothing short of magical, watch videos
Image credit: Nick Cassidy/Instagram It's not just Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi who made a massive comeback at the Monaco E-Prix Round 7, clinching a win after a long wait. Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing also made his way to the podium after his last appearance in the Formula E World Championship Season 9. He secured the third spot on the podium after starting from a hardly encouraging fourteenth position. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda This deserves special mention for the determination and grit of the New Zealander. Nick Cassidy's podium win was nothing short of magic The official Instagram page of Formula E shared several videos of Nick Cassidy's performance in Monaco, as he went on to claim third place after starting from a discouraging fourteenth position on the grid. The post was shared with the caption: 'Nick Cassidy's #MonacoEPrix Masterclass P14 to P3. Swipe to relive it! @ABBGroup.' A Formula E fan wrote in the comments section, 'P14 to P3? In a Formula E car? In Monaco? In the rain??? That's why I started watching FE, sounds way more fun and competitive than a lot of F1 races.' Another wrote, 'I definitely agree with you. I went to Monaco this weekend and now I am a mega fan of Formula E.' Nick was almost on cloud nine after bagging the podium spot in Monaco after a long time. He said after the Round 7 race, 'It feels very, very sweet. I can't fault my guys — it's been an extremely tough start to the year, it's no secret I've not been the happiest guy at times, but this one feels like a big monkey off the shoulders and I'm really proud of everyone's efforts. On the inside, I'm jumping up and down, I'm very, very happy — it doesn't get more special than here. Obviously, the last couple of years have been nice to us here and it's super special to carry that on.' Also Read: Nick Cassidy celebrates third Monaco E-Prix podium after finally posting on Instagram following multiple attempts, see stunning photos Cassidy has participated in 70 Formula E races so far. He has claimed 7 pole positions, 7 wins, and 21 podiums in his Formula E career. Now back in form, he will be looking to claim more podiums in the upcoming races, with the next one in Tokyo — a double-header scheduled for May 17–18.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Watch Sebastien Buemi's triumphant pool jump after historic Monaco E-Prix victory
Image credit: Formula E Sebastien Buemi created history on Day 2 of the Monaco E-Prix on Sunday, and the Envision Racing driver celebrated the win in a historical manner. The 36-year-old followed the tradition of celebrating a Monaco E-Prix victory by jumping into a pool from a height. Just like most of the past winners, he jumped into the pool while still wearing his race suit—and his fans definitely loved his spirit, hailing him across the internet. Here's how Sebastien Buemi jumped into the pool to celebrate Monaco E-Prix win The official Instagram handle of FIA Formula E shared a video of Sebastien Buemi climbing up to a high platform and then jumping into the pool as his teammates cheered for him. The video was shared with the caption, 'Monaco winning traditions for @sebastien_Buemi.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Reacting to the video, a fan wrote, 'Nice one Seb! Spa up next!' Another said, 'Now at Spa and Le Mans.' A third reacted, 'MEGA!' One fan commented, 'Congrats to Buemi. He needed this the most. Especially after a long streak of bad luck. Enjoy it. A win in Monaco is the best win. Former Champ.' Another called his jump 'Falling with style' in the comments section. Buemi had waited as long as 78 races to get his much-awaited win at the Monaco E-Prix double header. This marks his third win in Monaco, after previously winning twice consecutively in 2015 and 2017—then racing for Renault. He also made history by becoming the Formula E driver with the most career wins at 14, surpassing Lucas Di Grassi and Mitch Evans, who both have 13 career wins. Also Read: Monaco E-Prix Round 7 results: Sebastien Buemi clinches third Monaco win, Oliver Rowland and Nick Cassidy join him on podium On Sunday, Buemi beat Monaco E-Prix Round 6 winner Oliver Rowland of Nissan and Nick Cassidy of Jaguar Racing to lift the winner's trophy. Speaking after the win, an emotional but relieved Buemi said, 'I thought I would never win again at some points, so you know you need a bit of luck, you need the right timing, you need the right car, a good team, and today everything just came together, so I'm so happy. I'm actually speechless because you know it's been a long time.'
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Monaco E-Prix winner Sebastien Buemi surpasses Mitch Evans and Lucas Di Grassi to set record for most career Formula E victories
Image credit: Sebastien Buemi/Instagram Sebastien Buemi showed on Day 2 of the Monaco E-Prix double header that he is the real king of Circuit de Monaco when he registered his third win in the city on Sunday. The Envision Racing driver was very happy to finally see a change in his number of career wins after his last win 78 races earlier. He is now the only Formula E driver with the most career wins, 14 in total. He was earlier tied with Lucas Di Grassi and Mitch Evans at 13 career wins in Formula E. Sebastien Buemi on his much-awaited win in Monaco Sebastien Buemi battled slippery conditions to win the race on the Riviera as the Swiss driver led Nissan's Oliver Rowland and Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy to the podium. 'I thought I would never win again at some points, so you know you need a bit of luck, you need the right timing, you need the right car, a good team, and today everything just came together, so I'm so happy. I'm actually speechless because you know it's been a long time,' said Buemi, while feeling very relieved after taking a win he had hardly expected after so long. Buemi was Formula E's Season 2 champion and had won his last race in New York in 2019. On Sunday, he took full advantage in picking up the pieces from a Rowland lunge at the chicane on Lap 21 and gained a lead in the race. Opening up about the Round 7 race, Buemi said, 'It was obviously quite tricky at the beginning with the fight with António [Félix da Costa] and Max [Guenther], but in the end the timing of the Attack Mode was good, I was able to make a gap and I was safe when Oli [Rowland] took his second one. I was able to read where the track was drying up, especially in Turns 3 and 4, there was lots of lap time to be gained, but you needed the confidence and today I had it. I thought that my number of wins would never change but it did today, so I'm very proud.' Also Read: Monaco E-Prix Round 7 results: Sebastien Buemi clinches third Monaco win, Oliver Rowland and Nick Cassidy join him on podium His team Envision Racing had seen no win since Nick Cassidy lifted the trophy in 2023 while driving for Envision Racing. He drives for Jaguar now and took the third spot on the podium in the Round 7 race. Also, Envision Racing was at the bottom of the FIA Teams' World Championship heading into Monaco, but Buemi's win sees the squad lift themselves into ninth spot.
