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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pascal Wehrlein on second place in Shanghai: 'First time I felt like we were very competitive in the wet'
Image credit: Pascal Wehrlein/Instagram TAG Heuer Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein gained no points on Day 1 of the Shanghai E-Prix last weekend. However, the Formula E driver was able to turn the tables in a rainy race the next day and claim second place on the podium. After the race, he confirmed that the result made him realise they were actually competitive on a wet track. Pascal Wehrlein on winning in Shanghai Pascal Wehrlein secured second place in the Round 11 race in Shanghai, with his teammate Antonio Felix Da Costa joining him on the podium in third. The two had started in the same positions on the grid but in reverse order. It was, nevertheless, a double gain for Porsche on Sunday. Talking about the Round 11 race, Wehrlein said, 'Very tricky conditions especially in the beginning, I think it got a little bit better towards the end, but our pace was good. Not good enough for P1, but quite far ahead of the guys behind. Personally I'm very happy about the result today because today was the first time that I felt like we were very competitive in the wet, which wasn't the case in Tokyo and Monaco. I think we've found a good way there and in the end a happy ending for us. ' The two also scored double podiums at the Mexico E-Prix and then again in Miami, where Wehrlein won. He earned another podium at the Tokyo E-Prix. With such a strong performance this year, Wehrlein currently holds second place in the Formula E Driver Standings with 103 points. TAG Heuer Porsche gained big in Shanghai 'It was a very strong result today in very tricky and challenging wet conditions,' Porsche Formula E boss Florian Modlinger stated after the double podium in Round 11. The 34 points earned from the results, plus the fastest lap by Wehrlein, also promoted Porsche to the top of the Teams' World Championship—by a single point ahead of Nissan. 'We are really happy with these points and regaining the lead in the Teams' Championship by a single point. It will be a very hard fight to the end of the year. Overall – with three Porsche in the top six with Nico Mueller – we can be very happy,' Modlinger added. Also Read: Nick Cassidy on winning Round 11 race at Shanghai E-Prix: 'It feels like we've been waiting a long time' Wehrlein and Da Costa will now be eyeing more such wins, with five more races remaining before the Formula E season wraps up for the year. The next race is in Jakarta on June 21.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum responds as George Russell hints a Formula E driver did what Max Verstappen did, says 'To be likened to him is a positive'
Image credit: Formula E/Instagram Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum has reacted to Formula 1 driver George Russell's 'one British driver in Formula E' mention when the latter was asked if he had ever seen a driver who did what F1 champion Max Verstappen did, that is, deliberately hitting another during a race. Ticktum responded to Russell's remark by thanking him for 'free publicity' and likening himself to none other than Verstappen, who is currently the reigning number 1 champion in Formula 1. George Russell hinted at Dan Ticktum while commenting on Spanish Grand Prix incident Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty during the race and a three-point penalty on his licence for hitting George Russell's Mercedes during the Spanish Grand Prix. One more mistake and he can face a one-race ban. When Russell was asked if he had seen any other driver do such a thing, he told the media, "Not in Formula 1. Maybe in Formula E. Maybe one British driver in Formula E.' Dan Ticktum responds to George Russell's remark Dan Ticktum took note of Russell's mention. Ticktum had received a two-year ban for deliberately hitting another driver during an MSA Formula (now British F4) race. He recently clinched his first podium of the season at the Tokyo E-Prix. Taking to Instagram to share a recorded response to Russell's remark, Ticktum said, "I have just had a very nice evening with the team and some of the guys from Porsche here in Shanghai. I'm just on the way back to the hotel. It has come to my attention via the Twittersphere that a certain driver in Formula 1 - not to name names but his name is George Russell - has made some rather choice comments about a certain Formula E driver. ' Thanking Russell for the mention, he further said, "He hasn't named my name, but it's quite obviously pointed at me. We'd like to address those comments that he made I believe on the team radio. Number one, thank you for the free publicity. We'll take that any day of the week. And two, while what Max did today was a little bit sceptical, to be likened to him at any point in my career is a positive if you ask me. Goodbye." Also Read: 'Everyone doubts me': Dan Ticktum after claiming first-ever podium at Tokyo E-Prix 2025 Round 9 Max Verstappen later penned a note in which he accepted that the mistake was not right and it 'shouldn't have happened.' Meanwhile, Dan Ticktum is now preparing for the Jakarta E-Prix. It is scheduled for June 21.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
All about Stoffel Vandoorne - the Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 winner
Image credit: Stoffel Vandoorne/Instagram Down but not out! That's exactly how Maserati MSG Racing driver Stoffel Vandoorne approached the Tokyo E-Prix Round 8, starting from 14th on the grid and going on to clinch a remarkable victory. It was nothing short of a come-from-behind win for the 33-year-old, who in fact left Nissan's Oliver Rowland—who had started from pole—behind to claim the top spot. Soon after the win, Vandoorne's name was all over social media, with fans eager to know more about the man from Belgium. Stoffel Vandoorne's much-awaited triumph came three years after his last victory, which was at Monaco in 2022. He'll now aim to carry this winning momentum into the Shanghai double-header at the end of this month. Who is Stoffel Vandoorne? Born and raised in Kortrijk, West Flanders, Vandoorne competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Peugeot and in Formula E for Maserati. His passion for racing began early—he started karting at the age of 6. His father took him to the World Karts track in Kortrijk, Belgium, where he took his first steps toward the thrilling world of motorsport. Vandoorne had to battle financial hurdles in the early stages of his career. Funding was a constant struggle, but his talent saw him rise through national and international competitions, earning success along the way. He progressed to junior formulae in 2010. His first major success came that same year when he won the F4 Eurocup championship with the FFSA Academy. That win helped him advance to Formula Renault, where he won the Eurocup in 2012. A year later, he finished runner-up in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2013. Also Read: Stoffel Vandoorne on clinching long-awaited Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 victory: 'I'm just super happy our plan paid off' Vandoorne's journey also included a stint in Formula One. He joined the McLaren Young Driver Programme in 2013 and remained part of the setup for several years. His big day came in 2016 when he made his Formula One debut for McLaren at the Bahrain Grand Prix, replacing the injured Fernando Alonso. Impressed by his performance, McLaren signed him as a full-time driver alongside Alonso for the 2017 season. He raced, scored points, earned applause—but was released at the end of 2018. Since then, he has served as a reserve driver for several teams, including McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Point, and Aston Martin. 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
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maserati MSG driver Jake Hughes looking at the 'positive signs' ahead of the Shanghai E-Prix
Image credit: Jake Hughes/Instagram Maserati MSG Racing driver Jake Hughes may not be having an ideal Formula E season, but the British racer has a lot to look forward to in Shanghai at the upcoming double header. He had secured second place on the podium in part of the 2024 Shanghai E-Prix, giving him added confidence to aim high in the upcoming race. He earned that podium while driving for NEOM McLaren last year, before making the switch to Maserati MSG. Jake Hughes's performance this season Jake Hughes has participated in just 40 races so far and has already claimed two podium finishes, including one at the Jeddah E-Prix earlier this year. He currently stands fifteenth in the Formula E Driver Standings with 27 points. He finished tenth in the Mexico Round 2 race and fifth in Jeddah Round 3 before securing a podium in Round 4 in Jeddah. Since then, however, his on-track performance has seen a decline. At the recently held Tokyo E-Prix double header this month, Hughes finished last in both Round 8 and Round 9 races. Sharing a slow-motion video of himself in a helmet days after the race, Hughes wrote on Instagram, 'Japan was a rough one. Fast in all practice sessions but qualifying really curtailed our whole weekend. But some positive signs at least that will hopefully be turning our season around very shortly. #maserati #formulae #tokyoeprix #tokyoeprix. ' Boosting his morale, the official Formula E Instagram handle commented on his post: 'Onto Shanghai,' along with the raising hands emoji. During the Tokyo E-Prix, Hughes also shared several pictures of his Maserati MSG livery on the wet track, captioned: 'Wetter than a pocket full of Otters.' Heavy rain affected the first Round 8 race, which followed a grid order determined by free practice results. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025 results: Oliver Rowland claims his fourth win of the season, Pascal Wehrlein finishes second in Round 9 Now, all he needs is to replicate the success he found in Jeddah. Rounds 10 and 11 of the FIA Formula E World Championship 2025 are scheduled for May 31 and June 1. Good luck to Jake Hughes! 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
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland going to be a father again, shares good news in the cutest way possible
Image credit: Lauren Rowland/Instagram Formula E reigning champion Oliver Rowland has a lot to celebrate right now after winning four races this season, including the latest Round 9 race in Tokyo. The Nissan driver has now announced that he is soon going to be a father again — and this time, it's a boy. He shared the good news with an adorable post on Instagram featuring his daughter, Harper. Oliver Rowland and Lauren Rowland expecting second child The joint Instagram post was originally shared by Oliver Rowland's wife, Lauren Rowland. Sharing a picture of their daughter Harper, Lauren wrote, 'You gave us the gift of being your mum and dad, now we get to give you the gift of becoming a big sister…see you in November little man.' She also added a blue heart emoji with the post. The picture features the cute little Harper holding the ultrasound snaps and wearing a t-shirt with Big Sister printed on it. It also has the only child print struck through with a line. Reacting to the good news, a fan wrote, 'Let's goooo - congratulations. Exciting addition to the fam.' Another said, 'Oh my goodness! She's going to be the best big sister. Love to all of you.' One more commented, 'Awww so happy for you guys!' Many others dropped 'congratulations' for the Rowlands in the comments section. A comment also read: 'Wow so happy for you I build the kart now.' Oliver Rowland and Lauren got married on September 24, 2023, a few years after the birth of their daughter, Harper. They tied the knot in a white Christian wedding in Ibiza, Spain, in the presence of Harper and their near and dear ones. Lauren and Harper often accompany Oliver to various countries for the races. They were recently in Japan for the Tokyo E-Prix, and Harper had also accompanied the Nissan driver to the garage when the race was delayed due to rain. Also Read: Oliver Rowland on seeing daughter after fourth win of the season in Tokyo: 'I just couldn't help but be super emotional' Oliver Rowland is now prepping for the upcoming Shanghai E-Prix. The double-header features Round 10 on May 31 and Round 11 on June 1. Rowland is currently on top of the Formula E Driver Standings with 161 points. 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.
