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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Antonio Felix Da Costa shares happy memories as Porsche wins Formula E Teams and Manufacturers' World Championships
Porsche Formula E team (Image credit: Instagram) The Formula E Teams' and Manufacturers' World Championship trophy went to TAG Heuer Porsche at the Season 11 grand finale in London. And the credit goes to Porsche drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa, as well as the engineers at the factory. Da Costa has now shared an Instagram post after his team's win along with a few happy pictures of them together. Porsche grabs Formula E Teams and Manufacturers' World Championships After Porsche claimed top position, Nissan was close, but Nick Cassidy's consecutive three wins brought Jaguar ahead of them into second position in the standings. Reflecting on Porsche's win in the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championship, Antonio Felix Da Costa wrote on Instagram, 'TEAM & CONSTRUCTORS WORLD CHAMPIONS! What a race! We dropped to last, P22 after a technical problem in qualifying, and we finished the race in P6 and managed to secure the World Team Champions titles! Thank you all for the support on this side. Congratulations @ He attached a few happy pictures of the team along with the note. Racer Bernardo Sousa wrote, 'Congratulations to you!! The man of 'Never give up.'' A fan also wrote, 'Congrats on a great race! Next year there will be more.' One more commented, 'Congrats champion!! Well deserved. From 22 to 6, this shows what a great driver you are!' Florian Modlinger, Director, Factory Motorsport Formula E, said after the grand finale, 'What an amazing achievement for Porsche in Formula E to win the Manufacturers' World Championship and the Teams' World Championship. I'm really proud of the whole team, of all the support in the factory, of everyone involved in the project. Both drivers did an incredible job. I'm really happy with this result. I think we'll only realise in the coming days what we achieved here, and I'm really thankful and grateful to be part of this fantastic team. ' Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa's performance in season 11 Pascal Wehrlein was sitting in second position in the Formula E Driver Standings for a long time but was replaced by Nick Cassidy on the final day at the London E-Prix. Cassidy won the Berlin E-Prix as well as the following two races at the London E-Prix, which propelled him into second position. Earlier, Antonio Felix Da Costa was in third position in the Driver Standings but was replaced by Taylor Barnard and the new addition, Nick Cassidy. He finished fifth in the championship with 111 points. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Bloomberg
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Lewis Hamilton's Next Race Car Should Be Electric
If you've never heard of Formula E, you're not alone. The single-seater motorsport championship for electric vehicles completed its 11th season in London at the weekend, with TAG Heuer Porsche winning the team championship. In terms of large international sporting tournaments, it's still just a baby. But it's growing up fast and, even as climate action faces headwinds, the future looks bright. A decade ago, the races arguably did more to highlight the pitfalls of battery-powered vehicles than showcase their potential. The cars were slow by racing standards – topping out at a mere 140 miles per hour (225 km/h), almost 100 mph slower than a petrol-powered Formula One race car. Halfway through the race, drivers had to swap cars because the batteries could only last around 20 minutes. As recently as December 2023, an article in Road & Track criticized the motors' relative lack of power compared with commercial EVs.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E London E-Prix 2025: Pascal Wehrlein tops FP1, Jake Dennis finishes second
The final leg of Formula E Season 11 has begun with the London E-Prix. Starting the London trip on a high note, TAG Heuer Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein topped the first free practice session, FP1 at the ExCel circuit on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He put in an impressive run at the distinctive indoor-outdoor circuit where he had lifted the Formula E World Championship trophy last year. London E-Prix FP1 results FP1 winner Pascal Wehrlein was followed by Andretti's Jake Dennis in second and Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy in third. Wehrlein is currently second in the Formula E Driver Standings, behind championship winner Oliver Rowland. He still has a chance to clinch the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championships, where TAG Heuer Porsche is currently leading. Things could have gone wrong for him in FP1 as he almost hit the rear of Nick Cassidy's car while his eyes were fixed on the finish line. NEOM McLaren driver Sam Bird showed signs of a comeback on Friday, finishing fourth in FP1. This is McLaren's last E-Prix, as the team is set to exit Formula E. Both Bird and Taylor Barnard raced in new blue-and-white liveries designed especially for the London E-Prix. Bird was followed by Nissan's Norman Nato in fifth and Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara in sixth. CUPRA Kiro driver Dan Ticktum finished seventh, and Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans placed eighth. TAG Heuer Porsche's Antonio Felix da Costa secured ninth, while Maserati MSG Racing's Stoffel Vandoorne completed the top ten. Championship winner Oliver Rowland started well but ended up 16th. NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard, who is currently third in the Driver Standings, finished 19th in FP1. Lola Yamaha ABT driver Lucas di Grassi had a disappointing session as his car came to a halt in the final part of the lap and had to be towed to the garage. After a second attempt, the car stopped again suddenly, marking the end of his session. Also Read: The London E-Prix Round 15 race is scheduled for Saturday, and Round 16 will take place on Sunday at the ExCel Arena. Rowland will be crowned Formula E World Champion on Sunday along with the podium winners.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Who will win Formula E Teams' and Manufacturers' World Championships? Porsche leads, but Nissan is close behind
TAG Heuer Porsche drivers Antonio Felix Da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein (Image credit: Porsche) Nissan's Oliver Rowland has sealed the FIA Drivers' World Championship, but the fight for the ultimate team and manufacturer championships is still on. Thanks to TAG Heuer Porsche drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix da Costa, the team is currently leading in both categories — but Nissan is not far behind. Just one good race could be enough for Nissan to snatch the lead from Porsche at the upcoming London double-header. Who is winning the Teams' World Championship 2025? There isn't much of a gap between the two powerhouse manufacturers — Nissan and TAG Heuer Porsche. In the FIA Teams' Championship, TAG Heuer Porsche leads with 228 points, but Nissan is hot on their heels with 205 points. Porsche has demonstrated strong performance throughout the season, with Antonio Felix da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein contributing to nine podium finishes, including a win for Wehrlein in Miami and three pole positions. Nissan has also been doing well, thanks to Oliver Rowland's championship-winning performance. He contributed 184 of Nissan's total 205 points. His teammate, Norman Nato, skipped the Berlin E-Prix but will be returning in London to compete for the team. In third place is DS Penske, followed by Jaguar TCS Racing and NEOM McLaren. In sixth place is Mahindra Racing, followed by Andretti in seventh and Maserati in eighth in the Teams' Standings. Who is winning the Manufacturers' World Championship 2025? The FIA Manufacturers' World Championship was introduced this season and currently has Porsche at the top of the standings with 342 points. Their success in this category is bolstered by the contributions of their customer teams — Andretti and CUPRA Kiro. Nissan is close behind in second position with 335 points, having benefited from the performance of its customer team, NEOM McLaren. Jaguar follows in third but is far behind with 279 points. Also Read: Oliver Rowland gets video messages from wife Lauren, F2 driver Arvid Lindblad after Formula E title win Season 11 will come to a close with the nail-biting London double-header at the ExCeL Circuit. It is set to begin on July 25 with the first free practice session. Round 15 will be held on Saturday, July 26, and Round 16 on Sunday, July 27. Fans will be watching closely to see if Nissan can flip the standings to secure one or both of the Teams' and Manufacturers' titles. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
19-07-2025
- 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.
