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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Unfortunate end to a good day': Nyck De Vries reflects on Jakarta race after contact with Jake Dennis
Nyck De Vries of Mahindra Racing has finally spoken up after his controversial race at the Jakarta E-Prix, where he received a ten-second time penalty for hitting Andretti's Jake Dennis just moments before the race ended. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Both were aiming for the podium, but the collision ended their chances of gaining any points or a podium finish. In his latest post on Instagram, De Vries summed up the race day and also mentioned his teammate Edoardo Mortara for his much-awaited podium. Nyck De Vries pens a post after Jakarta race Nyck De Vries shared a heartbreaking picture of himself sitting dejectedly with his back to the chicane. He wrote along with it, 'Unfortunate end to a good day. P3 in qualifying, leading the race, 6 seconds gap, 7 laps to go, forced to retire the car. Overall a positive weekend, a great podium by @edomortara and good performance all round. Proud of our team. Terima kasih (thank you) Jakarta.' His fans, however, refused to leave his side and showed their support in the comments section. One fan wrote, 'Terimakasih for trying your best Nyck. Rooting for you for the remainder of the season! We can't change the past but we can come back stronger! See you in Berlin.' Another said, 'You did great, Nyck! Keep your chin up.' One more fan commented, 'Man..... I was rooting for you. Come back stronger next year.' A comment also read, 'Nyck, you did super amazing and you will win 100% very soon. We wish you the best.' Nyck De Vries was among the top four and could have even grabbed a podium had he not made contact with Jake Dennis. Recently, Dennis told a reporter that he could have won the race had the incident not happened. Meanwhile, his teammate Edoardo Mortara secured second place on the podium at the Jakarta E-Prix. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Amid all the drama behind him, it was Dan Ticktum who went on to win the race — his first-ever Formula E victory. 'I'm feeling kind of disappointed for the team because I think that more was possible for us, but actually happy for me,' he said. Also Read: Nyck De Vries has one podium win this season, he took second position at the Monaco E-Prix last month. He is currently in 11th place in the Formula E Driver Standings with 56 points. The Mahindra Racing drivers will be aiming for more points in the upcoming Berlin double-header and the final race of the season, the London double-header in July.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
'I could have passed Dan Ticktum': Edoardo Mortara regrets Attack Mode strategy at Jakarta E-Prix
Image credit: Formula E Formula E Season 11 has turned out well for most teams, with new podium winners emerging in each round. At the recently held Jakarta E-Prix, it was Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara who secured his first podium of the season and the team's second. While he's happy to have claimed second place in Jakarta, he feels they could have achieved even more. His teammate, Nyck De Vries, was handed a ten-second time penalty for colliding with Jake Dennis as they approached the finish line. Edoardo Mortara on his second place finish in Jakarta Edoardo Mortara joined Mahindra Racing in 2023 and had been chasing a podium finish ever since. Speaking after securing second place at the Jakarta E-Prix, the 38-year-old said, 'I'm feeling kind of disappointed for the team because I think that more was possible for us, but actually happy for me. It's been a long time coming, this podium, and if I look back, there were several occasions where, with a bit more luck, we could have changed it. ' Mortara found his podium opportunity when both his teammate Nyck De Vries and Andretti's Jake Dennis were removed from contention after their collision. 'But nevertheless, super happy with today's race. I think we managed the strategy pretty well, especially with the first Attack Mode. We got a little bit unlucky with the Safety Car and Full Course Yellow because I think I could have made good use of my Attack Mode and passed Dan [Ticktum]. I was in front of him before the second Attack Mode. Nevertheless, super happy with second place and already looking forward to the next one,' he said. However, Mortara regrets that Jakarta isn't a double-header this year, unlike its last edition in 2023. "Right from the start of the year, we're showing more and more performance, and this weekend we were really, really good. It's a shame that we only have one race here. I would have hoped to have a second one," he told in an interview. Edoardo Mortara on being part of Mahindra Racing Now running high on confidence, Mortara aims to continue the momentum in the upcoming Berlin double-header. He has achieved multiple podiums in Berlin in previous years, including one win. Reflecting on Mahindra Racing's significant improvement this season, Mortara said, "This year has been crucial for us. We brought some big updates in terms of software that helped us close a bit of the gap with the front-runners. I feel that now we have a package that is capable — not always, but on certain race weekends — of challenging at the front, and we probably had the best package in the race. Nevertheless, this result (Jakarta) shows great promise for the final race weekends, especially Berlin, which has always been a good one for me. " Also Read: Dan Ticktum on why he looked subdued after Jakarta win: 'There were lot of emotions, from adversity and hate I've had to deal with' Mortara's podium has pushed him up the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings. He is now in 9th position with 65 points. Let's hope he adds another podium to his tally in Berlin. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
NZ Autocar
5 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Autocar
Dixon in late charge as McLaughlin retires in latest IndyCar race
The Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois was the scene of high drama in the latest IndyCar outing. Andretti's Kyle Kirkwood celebrated his first career oval victory, while experienced Kiwi Scott Dixon once again proved his worth with a late surge to P4. Fellow Kiwis Marcus Armstrong and Scott McLaughlin were both contenders through the day, Armstrong battling inside the top ten and McLaughlin leading early before misfortune struck. From the outset things didn't run according to plan. Team Penske locked out the front row with Will Power on pole and McLaughlin alongside, while Armstrong slotted into sixth and Dixon in 11th. David Malukas launched well at the start, snatching the lead away from both Penske drivers. Meanwhile, Dixon dropped to 15th early, slipping back behind Alex Palou and Marcus Ericsson as the field settled. The first caution flew after just four laps when Devlin DeFrancesco spun and backed into the Turn 2 wall. Newgarden began making progress climbing to seventh after overtaking Armstrong. Malukas maintained the lead but McLaughlin was there or thereabouts in third, preserving his tyres. Newgarden had moving into fourth by Lap 39, forming a Penske train behind Malukas. Moments later, Power suffered a right-front blowout while running second, sending him into the wall and out of the race. The second caution sent most of the field into the pits. McLaughlin beat Malukas out and took control of the race. The Kiwi led the restart on Lap 58 with Malukas and Newgarden behind. Armstrong restarted ninth, while Dixon sat 13th. McLaughlin began to stretch a gap, building a 1.2-second margin by Lap 70. Newgarden took over second spot from Malukas. The Kiwi soon found himself slowing for backmarkers. After pitting, McLaughlin rejoined in third, almost seven seconds adrift of the leader. Next thing, Louis Foster tagged the wall and slid back across the track right into the path of Newgarden. Both drivers emerged without injury, despite a fire in Newgarden's car which was destroyed. McLaughlin was the lone Penske car remaining. He pitted under caution but copped a three-position penalty, dropping him to fifth at the restart on Lap 149. Armstrong held eighth, and Dixon was in 12th. Daly and O'Ward went toe to toe for the lead, Rasmussen had climbed to fifth after passing McLaughlin, gaining 19 places from the start. After another cycle of pitstops, Dixon found himself in the race lead. Malukas then made contact with the wall and brought out another caution. Dixon was able to pit and maintain his track position, returning to the lead on Lap 208. Armstrong's earlier stop before the caution dropped him to 15th and a lap down. When racing restarted McLaughlin suffered a right-rear tyre issue, forcing him to retire on Lap 200. Dixon kept control for a time and pitted with 24 laps to go, handing the lead briefly to O'Ward and then Ferrucci. The final laps were all about fuel-saving strategy, several leaders having to pit for extra fuel. Kirkwood, who had been there or thereabouts, took advantage gaining the lead with five laps remaining and subsequently won the race. O'Ward was second, and Rasmussen third after starting from the back of the grid. Dixon crossed the line in fourth, another strong finish for the consistent Kiwi. Armstrong brought his car home in tenth. Final Classification – Top 10 Kyle Kirkwood – Andretti Global Pato O'Ward – Arrow McLaren Christian Rasmussen – Ed Carpenter Racing Scott Dixon (NZL) – Chip Ganassi Racing Santino Ferrucci – AJ Foyt Racing Conor Daly – Juncos Hollinger Racing Rinus VeeKay – Dale Coyne Racing Alex Palou – Chip Ganassi Racing Robert Shwartzman – Prema Racing Marcus Armstrong (NZL) – Meyer Shank Racing DNF: Scott McLaughlin (NZL) – 23rd Indycar returns this weekend for the Xpel Grand Prix at Road America. The race kicks off at 5.30am Monday 23rd June NZT. For more on today's race, see here.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nyck De Vries collides with Jake Dennis at Jakarta E-Prix, fans compare him to Max Verstappen
Image credit: Nyck De Vries Dan Ticktum won his first Formula E race in Jakarta on Saturday. But the result of the race could have been different had Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries not made contact with Andretti's Jake Dennis. De Vries was issued a ten-second time penalty during the race, but it also killed the chances of either of them reaching the podium. In the end, it was the other Mahindra Racing driver, Edoardo Mortara, who took the second spot on the podium, with the other Andretti driver, Nico Mueller, finishing in third position. When Nyck De Vries made contact with Jake Dennis At Lap 20, the Mahindra Racing cars made a sandwich at the top, squeezing Dennis into second position, but De Vries' contact with Dennis killed both their chances of reaching the podium. Pole winner Jake Dennis was very much in the race when Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries made contact with him. As a result of the collision, debris from both cars was seen flying onto the track, with the Andretti car suffering more damage after losing its front wing. The safety car came out, and the debris had to be cleared, bringing the race to a halt. After 30 laps, it was De Vries on top, followed by Dan Ticktum and then Jake Dennis. In fourth place was De Vries' Mahindra Racing teammate, Edoardo Mortara. The penalty, however, changed the order at the top. Jake Dennis reacts to collision with Nyck De Vries Jake Dennis highlighted the collision by sharing the video on his Instagram Stories and wrote, 'Leading the race then get welcomed with this.' The Andretti driver was a contender for the winner's trophy after securing pole. He had earned two podiums at the Jakarta double-header in 2023 and was very much in form to win another podium on Saturday. Formula E fans compare Nyck De Vries with Max Verstappen The video was shared on Formula E's social media channels. A fan reacted to the video, 'Thought that was Max Verstappen.' Another called it a 'Classic Dutch move.' One more said, 'Dutch drivers incapable of racing wheel to wheel with British drivers? I've seen this one before.' Also Read: Jakarta E-Prix 2025 results: Dan Ticktum registers first Formula E career win, Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller join him on podium Fans went on to compare Nyck De Vries with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who had made contact with Mercedes driver George Russell during the recent Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen had earned three penalty points for the collision, which brought him just one penalty away from a race ban. Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Jakarta E-Prix 2025 results: Dan Ticktum registers first Formula E career win, Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller join him on podium
Image credit: Dan Ticktum/Instagram A new winner was very likely in Jakarta this year, and Dan Ticktum made sure he was the one lifting the winner's trophy in Indonesia. He secured the first victory of his career at the Jakarta E-Prix. The Cupra Kiro driver started from fifth on the grid and went on to beat the leading contenders at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit. Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara finished second, and Andretti's Nico Mueller secured third place in the Formula E race. Jakarta E-Prix Formula E Round 12 results Dan Ticktum had claimed his first podium in Tokyo last month and has now gone on to win his first race. As a result, he immediately moved up to fifth place in the Formula E Driver Standings with 80 points. Edoardo Mortara, who started from sixth on the grid, secured his first podium of the season. But it was Nico Mueller of Andretti who delivered an impressive performance by gaining 10 positions to claim the final podium spot, after starting from 13th on the grid. TAG Heuer Porsche driver Antonio Felix Da Costa finished fourth, followed by Nick Cassidy in fifth. NEOM McLaren driver Taylor Barnard, who had shown promise in Qualifying by finishing second, ended up sixth in the final race. His teammate Sam Bird followed him in seventh. Envision Racing drivers Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns took the eighth and ninth positions, respectively. Surprises at Jakarta E-Prix final This year's leading Formula E driver, Oliver Rowland, ended up in tenth place after a disappointing Qualifying. He was handed a five-second penalty during the final race. The Jakarta E-Prix race on Saturday was full of surprises, as none of the previous winners managed to finish in the top 10. Maximilian Gunther, who had topped FP1, ended up among the last after crashing into the wall. Last year's Jakarta winner, Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche, finished eleventh. He received a three-place grid penalty for not following the Race Director's instructions. The winner of the inaugural Jakarta Formula E race in 2022, Mitch Evans of Jaguar TCS Racing, followed him in twelfth place. Also Read: Jakarta E-Prix 2025 Qualifying results: Jake Dennis grabs pole, Taylor Barnard a close second on the grid Jake Dennis of Andretti, who won the pole in the Qualifying, couldn't benefit at all in the final race, and ended up in 17th position. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
