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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum shares unfiltered pictures and a note after Jakarta win, mentions losing F1 chance: 'It wasn't down to my attitude'
Dan Ticktum shared several memorable pictures from race day and the victory celebration after winning his maiden Formula E race in Jakarta. He penned a long note on his breakthrough win and, true to his unapologetic self, the Cupra Kiro driver didn't mince words while opening his heart to fans on Instagram, along with a bunch of pictures. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He reflected on the time when he was taking baby steps in Formula 1 but had to quit the field amid controversies. Dan Ticktum bares his feelings after maiden Formula E win Dan Ticktum's note comes just days after his first-ever Formula E win, following his victory at the Jakarta E-Prix and the traditional champagne bath on the podium. Starting from the very beginning, he wrote, 'So there it is, first win in @fiaformulae in the books. I am immensely proud of what this great team of people have achieved this year. As some of you know, I was very close to being in F1 several years ago, but due to some political s****, it wasn't meant to be. (For those too ignorant — no, it wasn't down to my attitude). I was ready to give up racing, as at the time, my dream — to me at least — was over.' Moving to his switch to Formula E, he added, 'However, an opportunity arose to take part in this exciting, relatively new championship, full of the best drivers in the world. @alexhuigusto and @russellohagan were instrumental in giving me this opportunity, and they, along with the rest of the team, have stuck by me during three very tough years being the least funded team on the grid. This year, with our new investment, it has enabled us to embark on an exciting new chapter with @ and @cupra_official. The support from them has been immense.' He further wrote, 'Long story short — I'm glad I didn't give up and kept trying to pursue big things in motorsport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The @fiaformulae championship, and @jeffformulae in particular, have given me an environment where I can be me (mostly), and I can finally say that this year I'm enjoying my job again. Thank you to everyone who has supported me to this point. I know it's only one race win, but it conjured up a lot of emotions for me personally, along with my father and family, who sacrificed so much. Plenty more to come, I hope. Onto Berlin!' Posting pictures of himself showing middle fingers to the camera, he added at the end, 'P.S. Last 2 slides are for all those who doubted me.' Dan Ticktum's fans hail him for his unfiltered note IndyCar racer Louis Foster reacted to his post, saying, 'Mega mega mega mate.' There was also a congratulatory message from the FIA Formula E page. Social media star Juca Vipari wrote, 'YESSSSS BROTHER! The first of many!!' A fan also told Ticktum in the comments section, 'Enjoy 1 million beers.' Another said, 'A fight-or-flight mode and you chose the harder option with an EXTREMELY high reward — and it paid off! Congrats Dan! The first of many.' One more added, 'So deserved. Thinking from the end of last year to where you and the team are now — seriously amazing work. So good to see you happy after some hard years. On to a great end of the year. Can't wait to see you on track. ' Also Read: Dan Ticktum's win at the Jakarta E-Prix placed him among the many new winners who have lifted the trophy this season. He managed to beat Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller, who finished second and third on the podium. Ticktum now holds fifth place in the Formula E Driver Standings with 80 points.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
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'
Dan Ticktum secured his first-ever Formula E victory at the Jakarta E-Prix on Saturday. The Cupra Kiro driver appeared emotional as he hugged his teammates and celebrated with a champagne shower on the podium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He has now opened up about why he seemed subdued after the long-awaited win, sharing a heartfelt video in which he expresses his emotions while holding the trophy in one hand, visibly relieved after the race. Dan Ticktum shares his raw emotions following Jakarta triumph Wearing a black T-shirt and khaki shorts, Dan Ticktum looks visibly relieved in the video as he reflects on the victory. Holding the trophy in one hand, he says, 'First win in Formula E, first win for the team in a long time. I've already seen some comments from people saying I was quite subdued after the race. There were a lot of emotions, mainly from the level of adversity and hate I've had to deal with over the last few years — people doubting me — so there was a real sort of sense of f*** you, basically. He continues, 'Proud of myself, proud of the team. It's been a very, very tough three years before this. Now, with the right investors — Forest Road — the deal with Porsche, the deal with Cupra, it's all come together very nicely. I think the rate at which we've improved this year has been pretty remarkable. I'm happy they've stuck by me through the challenges. So yeah, thank you to everyone else for the support as well. I've felt a lot of support this year, and hopefully, we'll end the season well in Berlin and London. But yeah — thank you. A very happy man. I did a thing. I did a thing.' Fans rally behind Dan Ticktum in comments Dan Ticktum's fans showed overwhelming support in the comments section. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One fan wrote, 'So deserved, showing what not giving up leads to.' Another commented, 'We love you for being authentic.' A third added, 'Vindication. Proud of you and all the team. You did a bloody good thing!' One message read, 'So proud of you @dan_ticktum. Hard work and perseverance paid off. Huge congratulations to you and your team.' Another simply said, 'Well deserved, Dan and team. ' Also Read: Starting from fifth on the grid, the Cupra Kiro driver battled through the pack to take victory, beating the likes of Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller. His win pushed him up to fifth in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 80 points.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cupra Kiro Podium Party: Jakarta Short-Form Celebration
/ Jun 22, 2025, 11:17AM IST I just watched this short Cupra Kiro celebration clip from Jakarta, and wow it's pure joy in 30 seconds. You've got Dan Ticktum jumping up, team hugs, champagne sprays, and the entire crew losing it when they realise it's Cupra Kiro's first win. The energy is absolutely contagious—sharp, celebratory, and totally real. It's a short burst of triumph that leaves you smiling.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum after Jakarta win: 'People forgot I used to be quite handy on F1 ladder back in the day'
The Jakarta trip was a highly successful one for Dan Ticktum, who finally clinched his first Formula E win. The Cupra Kiro driver managed to take victory after starting from fifth on the grid. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He went on to celebrate his maiden Jakarta E-Prix win with a champagne bath on the podium. Speaking to the media after the race, Ticktum indicated he was very much in the mood to add more podiums to his list. Dan Ticktum speaks up after first career win Sharing his feelings after the win at the Jakarta E-Prix, Dan Ticktum said, 'I think that is the most joyous part of all this – obviously I'm thrilled that I've won a race. I've been in Formula E nearly four years now, but the whole time I've known this is what I can do. Now I've got a good car and I'm doing it. I'm very, very happy. I think a lot of people forgot I used to be quite handy on the F1 ladder back in the day, and now I'm just going to start proving it again. ' Praising his team, Cupra Kiro, Ticktum added, 'The guys are pretty remarkable – in six, seven months, the rate of improvement we've had over this season is incredible. We started in quite a not-great place, and I was a little bit underwhelmed at the beginning of the season, but we chipped away. Since Miami, it's been quite a steep upward trajectory, so I'm very, very proud of them. I've been with them since day one here, and to deliver that is very special for them – and a great feeling for me. ' Ticktum was part of the Red Bull Junior Team from 2017 to 2019. He was also a development driver at the Williams Driver Academy from 2020 to 2021, though his time there was often marked by controversy. How Dan Ticktum clinched his win at Jakarta E-Prix After starting from fifth on the grid, Ticktum navigated a late Safety Car and two Full Course Yellows, having smartly made it past polesitter and net leader at the time, Jake Dennis, through the second round of Attack Mode activations on Lap 29. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read: From there, Ticktum had Edoardo Mortara's Mahindra to fend off over the final four racing laps in a sprint finish. Mortara ended up second on the podium. This marks Ticktum's first win in 60 Formula E starts and Cupra Kiro's first victory since Moscow in Season 1, courtesy of Nelson Piquet Jr. It also makes it six different winners in the last six races.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum plays video game on his mobile during rain delay, fan says 'This is the most Ticktum thing to ever happen'
Image credit: Dan Ticktum Dan Ticktum recently added a big achievement to his portfolio by clinching his first-ever podium at the Tokyo E-Prix. He finished the Round 9 Tokyo race in third position. Now, a video has been shared to reveal how he kills time when a race is delayed or he has some time to kill. It seems he loves playing video games and was seen playing one during a race delay. Dan Ticktum spotted playing Metaphor on his mobile phone Formula E has revealed how Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum keeps himself entertained during race delays. A video shows Ticktum sitting in the car while waiting for the race to start and killing time by playing a game on his mobile phone. The video hints that someone, probably Oliver Rowland, was heard saying, 'Is he playing Call of Duty? Haha hahaha legend.' Ticktum himself revealed in the comments section that he was playing Metaphor. A fan commented on the video, 'Genuinely cool team for letting him do that. This is how you keep a driver happy.' Ticktum responded to the fan, saying, 'Absolutely.' When another asked, 'Is that Metaphor?' Ticktum replied, 'Yes lol.' A fan wrote, 'Bro I think he got a little bit distracted.' Another said, 'Classic tickboom.' One more said, 'Dan is bored and bored is dan. This is the most ticktum thing to ever happened.' A fan agreed with Ticktum, saying, 'gotta keep entertained mate.' A comment also read: 'He can give you a million excuses for why F1 never worked out for him. But this video is a reason.' Dan Ticktum also made headlines recently for responding to George Russell's remark when the Mercedes driver hinted at him for being the only one who deliberately hit a co-participant in a race. Ticktum said in a recorded message, '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 Ticktum will now be participating in the upcoming race at Jakarta. The Jakarta E-Prix is scheduled for June 13–15.
