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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
Time of India
21-06-2025
- 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
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mahindra Racing returns to spotlight as Nyck de Vries secures second-place podium in Monaco
Mahindra Racing is back in form after two years, and the results are visible on the podium. They are now third in the Teams' World Championship with 91 points. Nyck de Vries of Mahindra Racing secured second place on the podium at the Monaco E-Prix Round 6, while his teammate Edoardo Mortara contributed to the team's success in a big way by finishing fourth. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Round 7 as well, De Vries took fifth place and added to the points. Nyck De Vries on podium win in Monaco Season 7 World Champion Nyck de Vries finished second for the team and even looked on track for the victory until Oliver Rowland took charge in the final laps with Attack Mode. This is De Vries' first podium in Formula E after three years, and Mahindra's first podium since Lucas Di Grassi won at the Mexico E-Prix in 2023, when he was racing for the team before joining Lola Yamaha ABT. Mahindra Racing has completely overhauled their powertrain in a ground-up redesign. Talking about his big achievement after taking second place in Monaco Round 6, Nyck de Vries said, 'It's been an incredible day for us as a team, obviously I can't thank them enough. They executed a great race during the Pit Boost, and chose the right moments to go for it and take the Attack Mode so honestly a big thanks to them.' He further added, 'It's very nice to be on this journey together, we've come from far last year and we've constantly made little steps. It's nice to give them this reward because they really deserve it. I consider it an advantage being at home, having my friends here watching me, and it's nice to have them here to see what we accomplished today.' Taking to Instagram, Nyck de Vries shared after his Round 6 result, 'P2 in MONACO!! Thank you team.' After Round 7, he wrote in the following post, 'Front row start and P5 on Sunday. What a weekend. Merci Monaco!' Also Read: All eyes are now on Tokyo, which is also a double-header on May 17 and 18. Nyck de Vries is currently 5th in the Formula E Driver Standings with 52 points, while Mortara is in 8th place with 39 points.
