Round 13: Berlin Post‑Race Interview (English)
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Formula E's Berlin Rookie Test Witnesses New Batch Of Female Drivers
Last Updated: Formula E aims to see a female driver return to its grid, but Monday's rookie test in Berlin showed progress is needed. Formula E is eager to see a female driver return to its starting grid, but based on lap times from Monday's rookie test in Berlin, that goal still appears to be a work in progress. Four women participated in the test following the weekend's races at Tempelhof. Among them, Abbi Pulling—last year's F1 Academy champion and current GB3 driver—was the highest-placed female, finishing 17th overall with Nissan. British racer Ella Lloyd, who competes in British F4 and the F1 Academy, placed 18th for McLaren. Jamie Chadwick, a three-time W Series champion and current Williams F1 development driver now racing in the European Le Mans Series, finished 19th for Jaguar. Bianca Bustamante of the Philippines, who races in GB3 and has a significant online following with 1.7 million Instagram followers, finished 22nd and last for the Cupra Kiro team. Despite the final positions, the entire grid was covered by just 1.550 seconds—an indication of a tightly packed field. Italian driver Gabriele Mini posted the fastest time for Nissan, outperforming a competitive lineup that included former Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat, Arthur Leclerc (younger brother of Charles Leclerc), and several leading Formula Two competitors. Three women have raced in Formula E since its inception 11 seasons ago: Only de Silvestro managed to score championship points during her time in the series. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Berlin Rookie Test 2025 results: Nissan's Gabriele Minì leads, Mahindra's impresses in both sessions
Image credit: Formula E/Instagram Nissan's Gabriele Minì topped both the morning and afternoon sessions at the Berlin Rookie Test held at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit on Monday. It was his third time in a Formula E car, and the Italian proved he has learned enough to now be in contention for a race seat next season. Mahindra Racing's Kush Maini, an Indian driver from Bengaluru, also delivered an impressive performance in both sessions, finishing second in the morning and third in the afternoon timesheets. Berlin Rookie Test morning session Gabriele Minì led the timing sheets in the morning, followed by Indian Formula 2 race winner and Mahindra Racing rookie Kush Maini in second place, and Andretti's Jack Crawford in third. 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire ended up in fourth place, while driving for Maserati MSG Racing. Mahindra's other rookie, Dino Beganovic, finished fifth. He was followed by Arthur Leclerc, F1 driver Charles Leclerc's younger brother, who claimed sixth place for Maserati MSG Racing. Berlin Rookie Test afternoon session Nissan rookie Gabriele Minì continued his dominant form in the afternoon. He was followed by DTM star Ayhancan Guven, driving for Porsche, in second place. Mahindra's Kush Maini maintained his strong pace and dropped just one position to finish third. Maini was followed by Cupra Kiro's Callum Voisin in fourth. NEOM McLaren's Alex Dunne, who led briefly in the second timesheets, ended up fifth. Andretti's Jack Crawford, who had finished third in the morning session, took sixth place in the afternoon. Standout performers at Berlin Rookie Test Gabriele Minì returned to Nissan for the third time, thanks to the team's collaboration with Alpine Racing. Last year, he finished in the top 10 at the Berlin Rookie Test and took second place in FP0 at Jeddah. He currently races in Formula 2 and recently secured a podium in the Monaco Sprint Race. Ahead of the Berlin Rookie Test, Minì told Formula E, 'It's great to be back. I've enjoyed my two previous outings with the team, so I'm delighted to work with them again. It's a track I know well, having driven here in last year's Rookie Test. I also had the chance to drive the GEN3 Evo in FP0 at Jeddah, with the 350kW power mode, new tires, and all-wheel drive. I'll be aiming to combine those experiences. My main goal is to keep learning and help the team complete its program for the day, like we did in Jeddah, while also showing my pace. ' Also Read: Berlin E-Prix 2025 results: Nick Cassidy wins Round 14 race, Oliver Rowland clinches Formula E World Championship Kush Maini's strong performance in Berlin follows his victory in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix in May, continuing a standout season for the young Indian driver. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!


Time of India
2 days ago
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Oliver Rowland reacts to daughter's sweet radio message after Formula E Championship win: 'It's amazing'
Image credit: Formula E Oliver Rowland didn't win the race at the Berlin E-Prix on Sunday, yet he was undoubtedly the biggest winner of the day at the Tempelhof Airport Circuit. The Nissan driver finished fourth, but his 12-point score was enough to crown him the new Formula E World Champion, bringing his total in the Drivers' Standings to 184 points. The moment became even more special thanks to a touching radio message from his four-year-old daughter Harper as he crossed the finish line. Oliver Rowland's victory moment on the radio The entire Nissan team erupted in celebration as Oliver Rowland finished fourth in Part 2 of the Berlin E-Prix. While Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy won the Round 14 race, sharing the podium with Jake Dennis of Andretti and DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne, Rowland's consistency and season-long performance earned him the ultimate prize. Reacting to Rowland's finish, Nissan Managing Director and Team Principal Tommaso Volpe said over the radio, 'Oliver, this is Tommaso. You are an amazing comeback — the best comeback in the sport. World champion. We have a special message for you.' That's when Rowland's daughter, Harper, chimed in over the radio, 'Daddy, you are the world champion.' Clearly moved, Rowland simply replied, 'Yay.' When his team asked if that was all, he went on to thank everyone for contributing to his achievement. Formula E shared the emotional victory moment on Instagram with the caption, 'A special moment made even sweeter. @oliverrowland1's daughter congratulates her Dad over Team Radio.' Fans quickly flooded the comments with emotional reactions. One wrote, 'Harper's message almost made me cry.' Another called it 'the cutest moment!!!!' One fan said, 'My heart just melted,' while another added, 'Owww Harper, so cute.' A comment also noted, 'His daughter got to witness such an important day in her father's life.' Oliver Rowland on his Formula E Championship win Reflecting on the moment after the race, Oliver Rowland said, 'I grew up with racing. It's been my entire life. Becoming a dad was one of the proudest moments of my life, and I'm so proud of her. It's not just about racing, you know, it's my family as well, which is super important. And hearing her voice... it's amazing.' Also Read: Berlin E-Prix 2025 results: Nick Cassidy wins Round 14 race, Oliver Rowland clinches Formula E World Championship Rowland has even more to celebrate beyond the championship. The 32-year-old and his wife, Lauren Rowland, are expecting a baby boy in November. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!