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Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
When Formula E drivers Lucas Di Grassi and Zane Maloney turned Superman for Berlin E-Prix
Lola Yamaha ABT drivers Zane Maloney and Lucas Di Grassi (Image credit: Lola Yamaha ABT) It's not unusual for teams to introduce new designs for special Formula E races, be it for livery or driver suits. While Nissan's cherry blossom livery at the Tokyo E-Prix was a hit and now NEOM McLaren will be racing in a striking white and blue livery, the Lola Yamaha ABT team did something absolutely unexpected at the Berlin E-Prix. Drivers Lucas Di Grassi and Zane Maloney literally wore Superman bodysuits for the race at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. And just one glimpse of the same wouldn't be enough. Here's what Lola Yamaha ABT drivers wore at Berlin E-Prix Ahead of the Berlin race, Lucas Di Grassi shared some interesting pictures to introduce his Superman bodysuit. He was seen jumping up in the air while sporting the bodysuit. He captioned it, 'No CGI or AI involved. Driver was ok(ish) after the jumps.' A fan wrote, 'Even the suit is made as Superman! Man, I love this season.' Another called it, 'Sensacional!' A fan also praised 'The verticality' in the picture. Lola Yamaha ABT had introduced him and Zane Maloney with the caption: 'The beacons of hope. @ and @lucasdigrassi are wearing bespoke race suits in a specially wrapped car this weekend, to celebrate our partnership with @warnerbrosde and the new Superman movie. Up, up and away!' The drivers posed enthusiastically on their Formula E Gen3 Evo cars and even jumped from them to get some perfect pictures to suit the Superman theme. Lola Yamaha ABT's performance at Berlin E-Prix However, Lola Yamaha ABT didn't have a very good race at the Tempelhof Circuit. Lucas Di Grassi suffered a crash in FP3. Neither of the two drivers could bring in any points for the team. Di Grassi finished 18th and 12th in the Round 13 and Round 14 races, respectively. His teammate Zane Maloney finished 16th and 18th in the two races at the double-header. After the race, Di Grassi shared a post on Instagram in which he wrote, 'We are one… team. Amazing effort by the whole team to put the car back in one piece after a big crash in FP3. From 22 to 12 but not enough to score points. We keep fighting.' Also Read: McLaren Formula E unveils new blue tone livery for London E-Prix, Sam Bird reacts, 'Wasn't expecting that' Di Grassi did achieve one podium this season, in Miami, where he finished second. He is currently 18th in the Formula E Driver Standings. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Stoffel Vandoorne revisits his horrific Jakarta crash; Antonio Felix Da Costa reacts: 'Scary stuff'
Image credit: Stoffel Vandoorne/Instagram Stoffel Vandoorne has opened up about his crash into the barrier at the Jakarta E-Prix. The Maserati MSG Racing driver had started from 14th on the grid and was showing promise before a heavy collision with the barrier forced him to retire from the race. The disappointing weekend in Jakarta came just weeks after his long-awaited win in Tokyo — his first victory of the season. Stoffel Vandoorne reveals reason behind his crash at Jakarta E-Prix Taking to Instagram, Vandoorne shared a video of the crash along with a few snapshots from Jakarta, including a selfie with a fan. Explaining what went wrong, he wrote, 'Not the best ending to my race in Jakarta. Lost regen and rear brakes with a few laps to go and ended up hitting the wall pretty hard. Looking forward to a little break now and reset for Berlin.' Despite the setback, fans flooded the comments with messages of support. TAG Heuer Porsche driver Antonio Felix Da Costa responded, 'Glad you're ok brother. Scary stuff.' Nissan's Oliver Rowland — the current Formula E championship leader — also liked the post. One fan wrote, 'Neveeerrrr give up Stoff! Good luck for next race and see you next time.' Another added, 'Keep pushing, Stoff! Onwards and upwards.' A third commented, 'Stay strong Stoff, better results are just around the corner.' Stoffel Vandoorne's long-awaited win in Tokyo Despite the Jakarta crash, Vandoorne's season saw a major highlight when he took victory in Round 8 at the Tokyo E-Prix — his first win in three years, the last coming in Monaco in 2022. He currently sits 13th in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 50 points. Prior to Jakarta, Vandoorne also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, although the race didn't yield the results his team had hoped for. Also Read: All about Stoffel Vandoorne - the Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 winner Formula E Season 11 nears its finale Teams now head to Berlin for a crucial double-header on July 12 and 13, marking Rounds 13 and 14 of the Formula E World Championship. The season finale — another double-header — will take place in London on July 26 and 27. Oliver Rowland currently leads the Driver Standings, followed by Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E sees massive growth in TV viewership and social media, set to surpass 500 million by end of Season 11
Image credit: Formula E Formula E has witnessed a steep rise in audience growth across television and social media during the first half of the 2024–25 season, with projections suggesting the sport could surpass 500 million viewers by the end of Season 11. While the Mexico E-Prix was the most-watched race in the US, the Jeddah double-header set a new benchmark as the most-watched Formula E weekend in history. Formula E Season 11 races draw larger audiences than ever before According to the latest figures from Kantar Media, a record-breaking cumulative audience of 44 million tuned in to watch the Mexico E-Prix — Round 2 of the season held in January. It became the most-watched Formula E race in the US, with CBS coverage of the event reaching 11 million viewers. — FIAFormulaE (@FIAFormulaE) The Jeddah double-header (Rounds 3 and 4) drew 65 million global cumulative viewers, setting a new all-time high for a Formula E weekend. Meanwhile, the Monaco E-Prix (Round 8) delivered a 25 percent increase in viewership compared to the same race in Season 10. The Tokyo E-Prix (Round 9) also broke records in Japan, registering the highest-ever Formula E TV audience in the country — a 20 percent rise over Season 10's numbers on Fuji TV. Digital audiences have also shown notable growth. Data from Emplifi revealed a 13 percent increase in social video views and a 12 percent rise in engagement, underscoring the vibrant and interactive fan community that continues to grow around the sport. Jeff Dodds on Formula E's popularity Commenting on the surge in popularity, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said, 'The latest figures from our external providers are truly phenomenal and show the tremendous momentum behind the growth of our sport. They highlight that not only do we have world-leading technology and acceleration in the cars, but that it's producing some of the best, most competitive racing that both old and new fans can't get enough of.' 'We're building fan bases and loyalty in key and emerging markets, with Mexico and the US as prime examples of how our investment and long-term presence are paying off. As the world's fastest-growing motorsport, we know we can't stand still. We must continue delivering the best racing, the best rivalries, and the most inclusive events to maintain our steep growth trajectory and strengthen our community of electric super fans,' he added. Also Read: Dan Ticktum shares unfiltered pictures and a note after Jakarta win, mentions losing F1 chance: 'It wasn't down to my attitude' The current season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship began in Sao Paulo in December 2024 and will conclude in London at the end of July 2025. A total of 22 drivers from 11 teams are competing in Season 11. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oliver Rowland's daughter Harper turns four, Nissan driver shares glimpse of her birthday celebrations
Oliver Rowland's daughter, Harper, celebrated her fourth birthday with a Beauty and the Beast-themed party, as shared by Lauren Rowland on Instagram. The family is also anticipating the arrival of a baby boy in November, making Harper a big sister. Oliver is currently leading the Formula E Driver Standings after a successful season, including a recent win in Tokyo. Oliver Rowland's adorable daughter Harper has turned four. The little one is often seen accompanying her father to races and even joined him on the podium when he won the recent Formula E race in Tokyo. On the occasion of her birthday, he shared a glimpse of her birthday party. He reshared his wife Lauren Rowland's Instagram Story on his own page. Oliver Rowland's daughter Harper celebrates fourth birthday Taking to her Instagram Stories, Lauren Rowland shared a picture of Harper standing in front of her two-tier birthday cake with a big golden crown placed on it. It was kept on a higher podium to add more height to the beautiful Beauty and the Beast-themed cake. Harper dressed in a white frock for her birthday celebrations and had her hair tied in two tiny ponytails. Sharing the picture, Lauren wrote on her Instagram Story, 'Early birthday celebrations for our big girl.' Image credit: Lauren Rowland/Instagram Harper is all set to be promoted to elder sister as Oliver and Lauren are awaiting the arrival of their second child. They are going to be parents to a baby boy. The couple had announced the good news by sharing a picture of Harper sitting with an ultrasound reel. Lauren wrote the caption: '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.' As Oliver shared the post on his Instagram page, several Formula E drivers like Sam Bird, Norman Nato, Lucas Di Grassi, and the FIA Formula E Instagram page congratulated the couple in the comments section. Also Read: Oliver Rowland pulls well ahead of competition in Formula E Driver Standings after Tokyo E-Prix win Oliver Rowland is having a fantastic season this year. He has won four races so far, including the latest Tokyo E-Prix Round 9. He is on top of the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 171 points. There is little chance of anyone else beating him in the Formula E World Championship, as Pascal Wehrlein is in second place with 103 points. There are five more races to go before the season comes to a close. The next race is scheduled in Jakarta on June 21. It will be followed by the Berlin double-header and then the London double-header.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'He's talented': George Russell makes his stance clear on Dan Ticktum
Image credit: Instagram Mercedes driver George Russell on Friday made his stance clear on the comments he made about Formula E driver Dan Ticktum. His comments came after his clash with Max Verstappen following the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which stirred controversy as Dan Ticktum seemed to have taken offence with it and had responded to his comments on social media. George Russell vs Dan Ticktum controversy The incident unfolded when George Russell, who didn't appear to be in a good mood after the clash, was asked by a reporter if he had ever seen a driver do what F1 champion Max Verstappen did — that is, deliberately hit another driver during a race. To this, Russell had said: 'Not in Formula 1. Maybe in Formula E. Maybe one British driver in Formula E.' The reply didn't go down well with Ticktum, who is the only British driver in Formula E at the moment. Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Russell once again found himself in hot water. The question on the topic was ready to be hurled at him during the interaction with the media — and it happened. Russell was asked by Motorsport Week on Friday if he had seen Cupra Kiro driver Ticktum's Instagram repost. To this, Russell said: 'I was told about that this morning. Yeah, I didn't really have much to say. I've known Ticktum for a while. Obviously, a talented driver. I didn't mean any offence with my comment. I was just using that as an example. So, yeah, I heard he saw the funny side of it,' he said. 'No, I've not actually seen him for a long time, so I know he's racing in Formula E. I keep half an eye on that when I can, so I know he's done a pretty decent job,' he added. What Dan Ticktum had said in his response to George Russell's remark Taking to Instagram to share a recorded response to Russell's remark, Ticktum had said: "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 Cupra Kiro driver Ticktum is currently placed 10th in the Formula E Driver Standings with 55 points. He will now be seen competing in the Jakarta E-Prix next weekend.
