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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum on the wait before his first podium: 'It's been pretty depressing few years'
Image credit: Dan Ticktum/Instagram The success may have come late, but when it did, it tasted all the sweeter for Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum. The 25-year-old from London, finally secured a place on the Formula E podium at the Tokyo E-Prix Round 9 on Sunday, finishing third in the race. It took Ticktum 57 starts and two previous top-five finishes to finally clinch a podium finish. Reflecting on the achievement, he acknowledged the tough journey that preceded it. Dan Ticktum is happy after his podium finish in Tokyo "It's been a pretty depressing few years I have to say up until this point," said Dan Ticktum. "In the last few races, we've sort of managed to get things in the window far more consistently which has given us a lot more confidence. We've still got a lot of people who were there when I first joined and I'm just really happy to reward them with something like this, to be the guy to do that for them is great," he added. The podium finish was not just a personal milestone for Ticktum but also a significant moment for his team, Kiro Race Co, who are gradually making their mark in the Formula E paddock. "I also appreciate everyone's support for voting me [PIF] Driver of the Day and all that kind of stuff — seems like not everyone hates me," he added. "I'm happy. I feel like this year, like the team and the championship — you know, the CEO Jeff (Dodds) and a few other people — are supporting my character a bit more and I'm just enjoying it a lot more, not only just the results are coming. The team understands me as a character and I have my rough edges here. I'm happy being me and if that isn't employable for other people then so be it." What's next in Formula E? Formula E now shifts to Shanghai, with the next rounds scheduled for Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, 2025. Ticktum will be eyeing another podium finish, aiming to continue his upward trajectory. Also Read: 'Everyone doubts me': Dan Ticktum after claiming first-ever podium at Tokyo E-Prix 2025 Round 9 The Briton began kart racing competitively at the age of eight, winning several national titles. He joined the Red Bull Junior Team in 2017 and went on to win the Macau Grand Prix in both 2017 and 2018. After a stint in Super Formula in 2019, Ticktum moved to the Williams Driver Academy, parting ways with Red Bull, and remained there until 2021. He raced in Formula 2 from 2020 to 2021 before making the transition to Formula E 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
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Antonio Da Costa hails Sam Bird for recording fastest lap at Tokyo E-Prix: 'Close close my brother'
Image credit: Sam Bird/Instagram NEOM McLaren driver Sam Bird recorded the fastest lap at the Tokyo E-Prix Round 9 and left the city with an extra point. He finished the Tokyo race in eighth position after setting the fastest lap time of 1:14.753s. The driver is now gearing up for the upcoming Shanghai race double-header at the end of this month. With such a performance in Tokyo, he seems to have good things lined up for him in China. Sam Bird on recording fastest lap in Tokyo Taking to Instagram, Sam Bird wrote after the Tokyo Round 9 race, 'P8 and fastest lap in Tokyo. Not quite what I was going for. P5 in my group with exactly the same time as @afelixdacosta but AFDC did it before me so went through P4 in group. Two hard races but we keep moving forwards and I'm excited for Shanghai. Thanks for all the mega support as always. @mclarenfe.' TAG Heuer Porsche driver Antonio Felix Da Costa commented on his post, 'Close close my brother.' A fan wrote, 'Happy for the fastest lap, and we're excited for Shanghai too.' Another asked, 'Finally got a little bit of luck, hopefully podium in Shanghai?' One more added, 'Hope for more success in Shanghai, love that circuit, one of my favourites.' A spectator wrote, 'Thank you for your passionate driving in Tokyo. Congratulations on the fastest lap. I believe you will show us even better driving in Shanghai! It was my first time to watch a race at the circuit, and it was a very moving experience to be able to present you the sticker in person. Thank you!' Sam Bird is one of the longest-serving drivers in Formula E and has as many as 12 wins in his FE career. Talking about his consistent performance on the track, Bird told McLaren in an interview, 'In this modern day and age, fitness and diet are very key elements of being a sportsman. You look back at the '80s, '90s, not so much, but now everybody's taking fitness and nutrition extremely seriously.' Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025 results: Oliver Rowland claims his fourth win of the season, Pascal Wehrlein finishes second in Round 9 'There's also the hunger and desire to continue to improve and get better and score more wins. That's always a focus and a goal of mine. I'm not content and happy with what I've done so far in my career; I want to do more, do better. I've got one win for NEOM McLaren, I'd like more,' he added. Sam Bird has also spent a significant amount of time in Formula 1 and was close friends with Michael Schumacher before moving to Formula E. 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
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 results: Stoffel Vandoorne clinches long-awaited win in wet conditions; Oliver Rowland finishes second
Image credit: Stoffel Vandoorne/Instagram Surprises were expected for sure at the rain-hit Tokyo E-Prix after the Qualifying race had to be cancelled due to bad weather. Maserati MSG Racing driver Stoffel Vandoorne brought a pleasant surprise as he clinched his first ever Formula E win in Round 8 on Saturday. It was the strategic timing of his Pit Boost which gave him the required lead to cross the finish line first. Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 race results Stoffel Vandoorne's win in Tokyo comes three years and 49 races after his last win at the Monaco E-Prix in 2022. Nissan's Oliver Rowland started from the pole position after winning FP2 (as the Qualifying was cancelled) and took the second spot on the podium. He has been leading the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings since long and currently stands far ahead of the competition with 133 points. Taylor Barnard, who learnt kart racing at Rowland's karting school, gave him company on the podium on the third spot. Winner of the last race in Monaco, Envision Racing's Sebastien Buemi finished fourth. Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum was next in the fifth position. Edoardo Mortara who started from the second spot on the grid ended the race in sixth position. Antonio Da Costa gained a few positions to finish seventh after starting from the 11th position on the grid. Last year's Tokyo E-Prix winner Maximilian Guenther's car suffered technical problems during the race and brought his race to an end. Red Flags came out as his car came to a stop, leading Vandoorne's Pit Boost stop becoming a sureshot success while the others waited for the race to resume. Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans also had to retire following a contact with Nyck de Vries which caused rear suspension damage in his car. De Vries ended eighth in the race. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Round 8 Qualifying session cancelled due to rain, Oliver Rowland secures pole position as grid order is based on FP2 results Round 9 of the Formula E World Championship will take place on Sunday. Rain is expected during the Tokyo E-Prix FP3 and the Round 9 Qualifying session in the morning, though it is expected to be comparatively lighter during the final Round 9 race. 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
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Round 8 Qualifying session cancelled due to rain, Oliver Rowland secures pole position as grid order is based on FP2 results
Image credit: Formula E/X After a wet second free practice session at the Tokyo E-Prix on Saturday, the Round 8 Qualifying race was delayed by 30 minutes, but with no respite in the rain, it was eventually cancelled. As a result, the Formula E drivers didn't get the crucial chance to secure a desired position on the grid for the Round 8 race. The grid order was eventually decided based on the results of FP2, leading to Oliver Rowland securing pole position. Oliver Rowland gets pole position after winning FP2 The Qualifying race was scheduled at 10:20 a.m. (local time) but was delayed by 30 minutes due to the rainy conditions. The Porsche Safety Car made its laps to check track conditions, and the Qualifying was rescheduled for 10:50 a.m. (local time). But the FIA eventually confirmed that Qualifying for Round 8 was cancelled in the interest of the safety of the Formula E drivers. FIA Race Director Marek Hanaczewski himself broke the news of the Qualifying race's cancellation. As it was decided that the grid would be taken from Free Practice 2's results, Nissan's Oliver Rowland was declared the Julius Baer Pole Position winner. While FP1 was held on Friday in dry conditions, FP2 was held amid heavy rain showers. FP2 had Nissan's Oliver Rowland as the fastest driver. He was followed by Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing in second position and Nissan's Norman Nato in third position. Nato had won FP1 on Friday. Taylor Barnard of NEOM McLaren gained big, as after ending FP1 with a crash, he secured the fourth spot in FP2. He was followed by Nyck de Vries of Mahindra Racing in fifth spot and Sebastien Buemi of Envision Racing in sixth spot. Dan Ticktum of Cupra Kiro took the seventh spot, and Jean-Eric Vergne of DS Penske claimed the eighth spot. Maximilian Günther of Maserati MSG Racing, and winner of the last Tokyo E-Prix, ended ninth, and Robin Frijns of Envision Racing ended tenth. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Rain to dominate entire Tokyo double header, here's complete weather forecast for Formula E Round 8 and 9 races The weather forecast for the Round 8 FP3 and Qualifying session also predicts heavy rain on Sunday. The main Sunday race has lower chances of rain. 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
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Norman Nato tops First Free Practice, Taylor Barnard suffers a crash
Image credit: Norman Nato/Instagram The Tokyo E-Prix 2025 kick-started on Friday with the first free practice session, and the home crowd was delighted to see their favourite team, Nissan, leading the session. Nissan driver Norman Nato topped the practice session at the Tokyo Street Circuit , while teammate and reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland finished third. The youngest Formula E driver, Taylor Barnard, however, suffered a crash during the session. Tokyo E-Prix 2025 First Free Practice results The drivers were eager to test their cars on the Tokyo Street Circuit before the forecasted rain affects Round 8 and Round 9. Nato led FP1 with a time of 1m12.152s. Last season's winner, Maximilian Guenther of DS Penske, finished second, while Nissan's Oliver Rowland took third despite dealing with some torque balance issues. Guenther had driven for Maserati MSG Racing when he won the Tokyo E-Prix last year. TAG Heuer Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein followed in fourth, while Stoffel Vandoorne of Maserati MSG Racing ended fifth. Cupra Kiro's Dan Ticktum placed sixth, followed by Lola Yamaha ABT's Lucas Di Grassi in seventh. Taylor Barnard suffered a crash at Turn 17 that ended the session early for the 19-year-old Neom McLaren driver. Lola Yamaha ABT's Zane Maloney also came close to crashing at the same corner but managed to drive through the risky turn. Nissan had unveiled a new Tokyo special livery ahead of the E-Prix. The pink and white design, inspired by Nissan's retro video game "Nismo Electric Racer Tokyo," was well-received by fans on social media. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Nissan reveals striking video game-inspired livery, could this be the best design ever? The varying track surfaces tested drivers' skills throughout the session, as they prepare for Round 8 on Saturday and Round 9 on Sunday. There is a 100 percent chance of rain during the second free practice, qualifying, and the Round 8 race on Saturday, as well as during the third free practice and Round 9 qualifying on Sunday. Fortunately, there is very little chance of rain during the Round 9 race itself on Sunday. 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.
