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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jakarta Free Practice Rundown: FP2 Peaks with Hughes
I just watched the FP2 clip from Jakarta, and wow—it felt like being at the track! Wet conditions threw a curveball, with damp patches putting a real test on tyres and drivers. Jake Hughes lined up quickest, with Zane Maloney and Edoardo Mortara close behind. You can hear the gravel crunch, tire squeals, and muffled team calls—it's raw, live-action feel. Some drivers nearly kissed the walls, which just adds to the vibe. If you're into that 'first inkling of race pace' energy, this FP2 VNR nails it. Read More
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Formula E's half-indoor, half-outdoor London race to get one final run-out
Formula E have released their calendar for the 2026 season and the flagship race the ExCeL Centre in east London has been included, but is expected to be the final time it is used Formula E's flagship season finale in London will get one final run-out in 2026. The event at the ExCeL Centre in the east London docklands will host the final two rounds of the 2025/26 season, as confirmed by the calendar release on Tuesday. But it is expected to be the final time that Formula E race on the unique half-indoor, half-outdoor circuit, as car capabilities are set to outgrow the venue. FE signed a deal to race at the ExCeL until the end of the Gen3Evo era, which includes this season and next. However, the Gen4 car is expected to be even faster and even more powerful than before, meaning the tight circuit is unlikely to be sufficient. The current Formula E car gets from 0-60mph in just 1.8 seconds - quicker than an F1 car. The indoor land speed world record was broken by Formula E at the London race weekend in 2023, when British driver Jake Hughes hit 135.9mph in a specially-adapted car. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror earlier this season, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said: "The ExCeL are amazing people to work with, and it's a great venue. You've got 50,000 people over the weekend, the inside-outside is cool, the activations are really good. "But clearly, we need a home in the UK for Gen4 onwards. I think there are only two logical routes to that. "One is you find an alternative in London, an alternative location. There are other big areas of London that are going through regeneration that could be great for a motor racing circuit. "Or we find a permanent racing circuit that delivers against our objectives in the UK. We haven't made that decision yet. All bets are on in that respect." A new race in Madrid at the Jarama circuit has been added to the calendar for next season. Formula E have long wanted to race in the Spanish capital, with it being the hometown of the series' founders. Formula E calendar 2025/26 Round 1: Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 6 Round 2: Mexico City, Mexico, January 10 Round 3: Miami, Florida, USA, January 31 Rounds 4&5: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 13-14 February Round 6: Madrid, Spain, March 21 Rounds 7&8: Berlin, Germany, 2-3 May Round 9&10: Monte Carlo, Monaco, 16-17 May Round 11: TBC, May 30 Round 12: TBC, June 20 Rounds 13&14: Shanghai, China, 4-5 July Rounds 15&16: Tokyo, Japan, 25-26 July Rounds 17&18: London, United Kingdom, 15-16 August
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jake Hughes's girlfriend Abby Venencia pens romantic birthday post as he turns 31 at Shanghai E-Prix, here's what Formula E gifted him
Image credit: Jake Hughes/Instagram Jake Hughes is celebrating his 31st birthday on May 30 and received a major boost ahead of the Round 10 and Round 11 races this weekend by finishing third in the first free practice session on Friday. The Maserati MSG Racing driver marked his birthday in Shanghai with his teammates and received a heartfelt birthday wish from his girlfriend Abby Venencia on Instagram. Jake Hughes responds to girlfriend's romantic birthday wish Abby Venencia wished Jake Hughes on her Instagram Stories, sharing two candid pictures of them from a long drive. She wrote, 'Happy birthday my love. Couldn't be happier that you were born. The love of my life without doubt. So lucky to have you.' Hughes reshared her Instagram Story on his own account and responded, 'Love you darling @abby venencia.' Hughes and Abby appear to have gotten engaged last year on Abby's birthday. The Formula E driver had posted a few romantic photos of them together on Instagram, the first of which showed Abby posing with a ring drawing attention to her ring finger. He wrote, 'Happy Birthday to my future Wife! Love you baby!! @abbyvenencia,' followed by a heart, heart-eyes emoji, and a kiss emoji. Image credit: Formula E/Jake Hughes Jake Hughes' birthday celebration in Shanghai Glimpses of his birthday celebration in Shanghai were shared online. In one video, Hughes was seen blowing out candles on a cake he held in his hands, and another brought in by Maserati teammate Stoffel Vandoorne, as their teammates joined in the celebration. To mark the day, Maserati MSG also shared a candid video highlighting Hughes' humorous side. It was captioned: 'Every race weekend needs sharp strategy, relentless focus…and just enough personality to keep the garage smiling. Luckily, @jakehughesrace brings all three. Going into this weekend's double header with high spirits and energy in Shanghai!' Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix FP1 Results: Last season's winner Antonio Felix Da Costa tops again, Nyck de Vries finishes second He was gifted a badge by Formula E on the occasion. While thanking them for the gift, he added, 'I am 21 today.' A birthday post was also shared on Formula E's social media handles. It read: 'Happy birthday @jakehughesrace! What better way to celebrate than at a race track?'
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Shanghai E-Prix FP1 Results: Last season's winner Antonio Felix Da Costa tops again, Nyck de Vries finishes second
Image credit: Formula E Antonio Felix Da Costa seems all set to register another win in Shanghai. The Tag Heuer Porsche driver, who clinched one of the Season 10 double-header races, topped the first free practice session at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. Impressively, he clocked a time four seconds faster than last season's best. Mahindra Racing's Nick De Vries secured the second spot, while Jake Hughes of Maserati MSG Racing came in third. Shanghai E-Prix 2025 FP1 results Antonio Da Costa had shared a post on Instagram ahead of the Shanghai E-Prix: 'Race Week. Last year we went to Shanghai to get a cup! Let's try to get two this year. See you soon,' he wrote, alongside a picture of his winning celebration from last year. His dominance in the practice session indicates that he is in top form again this year. Jake Hughes also appears to have a podium finish in sight. Last season, he was both the pole winner and the second-place podium finisher in Race 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix. At the time, he was driving for NEOM McLaren; this season, he is representing Maserati MSG Racing. Antonio's teammate, Pascal Wehrlein—who secured the second podium spot alongside Da Costa in last season's Shanghai E-Prix—missed out this time by finishing fourth in the practice session. However, Wehrlein remains a strong contender, having already claimed three podiums this season. He was followed by Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy in fifth and NEOM McLaren driver Taylor Barnard in sixth, despite the latter leading during the second half of the session. CUPRA Kiro driver Dan Ticktum led the early part of the practice session but dropped to seventh by the end. Andretti's Jake Dennis finished eighth, followed by Nissan's Norman Nato in ninth, while Stoffel Vandoorne of Maserati MSG Racing rounded out the top ten. Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025 weather forecast: Expect two dramatically different races The Shanghai E-Prix will resume on Saturday with a packed schedule that includes a free practice session and Qualifying in the morning, followed by the final Round 10 race in the afternoon. Rain is unlikely on Saturday, but Sunday's Round 11 is expected to unfold under dramatically different conditions, with an 80–90 percent chance of rain. The Sunday schedule will mirror that of Saturday.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maserati MSG driver Jake Hughes looking at the 'positive signs' ahead of the Shanghai E-Prix
Image credit: Jake Hughes/Instagram Maserati MSG Racing driver Jake Hughes may not be having an ideal Formula E season, but the British racer has a lot to look forward to in Shanghai at the upcoming double header. He had secured second place on the podium in part of the 2024 Shanghai E-Prix, giving him added confidence to aim high in the upcoming race. He earned that podium while driving for NEOM McLaren last year, before making the switch to Maserati MSG. Jake Hughes's performance this season Jake Hughes has participated in just 40 races so far and has already claimed two podium finishes, including one at the Jeddah E-Prix earlier this year. He currently stands fifteenth in the Formula E Driver Standings with 27 points. He finished tenth in the Mexico Round 2 race and fifth in Jeddah Round 3 before securing a podium in Round 4 in Jeddah. Since then, however, his on-track performance has seen a decline. At the recently held Tokyo E-Prix double header this month, Hughes finished last in both Round 8 and Round 9 races. Sharing a slow-motion video of himself in a helmet days after the race, Hughes wrote on Instagram, 'Japan was a rough one. Fast in all practice sessions but qualifying really curtailed our whole weekend. But some positive signs at least that will hopefully be turning our season around very shortly. #maserati #formulae #tokyoeprix #tokyoeprix. ' Boosting his morale, the official Formula E Instagram handle commented on his post: 'Onto Shanghai,' along with the raising hands emoji. During the Tokyo E-Prix, Hughes also shared several pictures of his Maserati MSG livery on the wet track, captioned: 'Wetter than a pocket full of Otters.' Heavy rain affected the first Round 8 race, which followed a grid order determined by free practice results. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025 results: Oliver Rowland claims his fourth win of the season, Pascal Wehrlein finishes second in Round 9 Now, all he needs is to replicate the success he found in Jeddah. Rounds 10 and 11 of the FIA Formula E World Championship 2025 are scheduled for May 31 and June 1. Good luck to Jake Hughes! Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
