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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Stoffel Vandoorne revisits his horrific Jakarta crash; Antonio Felix Da Costa reacts: 'Scary stuff'
Image credit: Stoffel Vandoorne/Instagram Stoffel Vandoorne has opened up about his crash into the barrier at the Jakarta E-Prix. The Maserati MSG Racing driver had started from 14th on the grid and was showing promise before a heavy collision with the barrier forced him to retire from the race. The disappointing weekend in Jakarta came just weeks after his long-awaited win in Tokyo — his first victory of the season. Stoffel Vandoorne reveals reason behind his crash at Jakarta E-Prix Taking to Instagram, Vandoorne shared a video of the crash along with a few snapshots from Jakarta, including a selfie with a fan. Explaining what went wrong, he wrote, 'Not the best ending to my race in Jakarta. Lost regen and rear brakes with a few laps to go and ended up hitting the wall pretty hard. Looking forward to a little break now and reset for Berlin.' Despite the setback, fans flooded the comments with messages of support. TAG Heuer Porsche driver Antonio Felix Da Costa responded, 'Glad you're ok brother. Scary stuff.' Nissan's Oliver Rowland — the current Formula E championship leader — also liked the post. One fan wrote, 'Neveeerrrr give up Stoff! Good luck for next race and see you next time.' Another added, 'Keep pushing, Stoff! Onwards and upwards.' A third commented, 'Stay strong Stoff, better results are just around the corner.' Stoffel Vandoorne's long-awaited win in Tokyo Despite the Jakarta crash, Vandoorne's season saw a major highlight when he took victory in Round 8 at the Tokyo E-Prix — his first win in three years, the last coming in Monaco in 2022. He currently sits 13th in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 50 points. Prior to Jakarta, Vandoorne also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, although the race didn't yield the results his team had hoped for. Also Read: All about Stoffel Vandoorne - the Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 winner Formula E Season 11 nears its finale Teams now head to Berlin for a crucial double-header on July 12 and 13, marking Rounds 13 and 14 of the Formula E World Championship. The season finale — another double-header — will take place in London on July 26 and 27. Oliver Rowland currently leads the Driver Standings, followed by Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Meet the unsung heroes: How local marshals are trained for Formula E races
Image credit: Formula E Safety and technical knowledge are paramount in Formula E, where the sport involves handling some of the world's fastest electric cars. Now, the FIA has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at how local marshals in each host country are trained before every Formula E race to ensure that operations run swiftly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Training local marshals at Formula E circuits A video shared on the FIA Official Instagram page features Benoit Dupont, Head of Circuit Operations at FIA Formula E, offering a glimpse into the marshal training process at the Jakarta E-Prix. Speaking about the preparation in Jakarta this year, Dupont explains, 'Before each Formula E race, we make sure that marshals are trained to the correct level to understand how to efficiently remove and recover a car. It's very important to have precise and fast operations. We've been in Indonesia before, but it was two years ago, so the goal here is to bring everyone back up to speed.' He adds that Formula E cars require a specific method of being lifted, particularly using a strap in a defined way. As a result, every post is trained individually to ensure marshals are fully up to date. Dupont also highlights the crucial role of the clerk of the course, who acts as a bridge between FIA officials and local marshals. He says, 'Leaving a legacy is an important part of what the FIA brings to these races. There are international procedures that might not be followed at local races, so we ensure they meet the latest standards. That's why we conduct training sessions like this,' he says. 'The clerk of the course connects with the marshals, all the trackside personnel, and the recovery team. Since they communicate in their local language, the clerk ensures the communication line remains as efficient as possible.' Commenting on the video, one Formula E fan wrote, 'Well done on showcasing these wonderful men and women who keep races going and clear up the mess after an OOPS moment from the drivers.' Also Read: Dan Ticktum shares unfiltered pictures and a note after Jakarta win, mentions losing F1 chance: 'It wasn't down to my attitude' The Jakarta E-Prix was a single-header this year, unlike its double-header format in the 2023 season. With just four more races remaining, the 2024–25 Formula E season is nearing its conclusion. Next up is the Berlin double-header on July 11–12, followed by the season finale in London on July 26–27. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
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
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
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
A look at Antonio Felix Da Costa's casual day at a Grand Prix: '30 percent style, 70 percent sweat'
Image credit: Antonio Felix Da Costa/Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa continues to hold third place in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings. He missed out on the podium at the recently held Jakarta E-Prix by just one position, but he did give race winner Dan Ticktum a hug on his first-ever Formula E victory. The Porsche driver has now revealed his race routine with a pinch of humour. His fans obviously loved the video shared by Porsche on its official Instagram handle. All about Antonio Felix Da Costa's Grand Prix routine Porsche has shared a short, fun video featuring Antonio Felix Da Costa's race routine on Instagram with the caption: 'Race day with António – stay close or stay back.' The video starts with Da Costa waking up at 6:29 a.m. for media day and cruising to the circuit, as it was a casual Monday. There's then a glimpse of the garage, which smells like 'focused rubber and podium energy.' He even has his own name for media day, which he calls 'Smile until your face hurts.' It's also revealed that Da Costa sits with the engineers to understand the data – and he actually gets it. As he suits up in his race gear, it's said to be '30 percent style and 70 percent sweat.' The video also offers a close look at his Porsche electric car, which he races in the Formula E Grand Prix this season. His fans loved the fun video and called it 'awesome'. One fan wrote, 'Cool guy, super driver!' Another reacted, 'That's our Antonio!' with fire and heart emojis. A third fan wrote in Portuguese (translated to English), 'The purest reality! Go, Da Costa!' Antonio Felix Da Costa misses out on podium in Jakarta Antonio Felix Da Costa finished fourth in Jakarta. Sharing a few images from race day, he wrote on Instagram, 'P4 today. A well-executed race, with a hint of a podium finish but we fell short. Let's keep fighting, guys! Let's go. Congrats @dan_ticktum on your first victory in @fiaformulae.' At present, the Porsche driver sits third in the Driver Standings with 100 points. He is behind championship leader Oliver Rowland and his own teammate Pascal Wehrlein. The latter is just three points ahead of him, suggesting that Da Costa could move up a place in the upcoming races. Also Read: Pascal Wehrlein trains football star Sergio Aguero during Formula E Evo Sessions, watch the thrill unfold The Formula E drivers will now head to Berlin for the Round 13 and Round 14 double-header next month. The season will conclude with the London double-header after that. 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
