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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
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nico Mueller happy with Jakarta podium but adds, 'It could have been even better with Jake Dennis'
Image credit: Nico Mueller/Instagram Nico Mueller has expressed his happiness over securing his first podium of the season in Jakarta and hopes to carry the momentum into the remaining four Formula E races in Berlin and London. However, he also expressed regret for his teammate Jake Dennis, who had taken pole and was leading the race before being hit by Mahindra Racing's Nyck De Vries. While Dennis lost his chance to finish on the podium, Mueller went on to claim third place at the Jakarta E-Prix. Nico Mueller shares Jakarta memories on Instagram Nico Mueller took to Instagram to share his joy at the podium finish. He posted a few pictures from the podium celebration and wrote, 'PODIUM in Jakarta. That one tastes sweet after all the hard work and the good progress made coming into this weekend! Thanks for the good work team. #nm51 #fullpull #andretti #formulae #jakarta.' In the comments section, he added, 'Our @andrettife package was on it today – very sorry for @jakedennis19 who was flying today.' Nico Mueller feels for Andretti teammate Jake Dennis On Sunday, Nico Mueller shared a video reflecting on his achievement in Jakarta. He said, 'Hey guys, podium here in Jakarta. A very exciting race, a very difficult one. But yeah, had very good pace, made the right calls on strategy. Some good moves that helped us go from P13 on the grid to P3. Very, very happy for the team. It could have been an even better day with Jake, who was obviously in great shape up there as well. But yeah, we'll take that podium and hopefully carry the momentum into the last four races. ' When asked how he felt after the podium finish, Mueller had told the media, 'Very good! We always had the race pace all season long. Qualifying has always been our Achilles' heel, if you want to call it that. Today I felt like I had a car to get into the [qualifying] duels, but a slight mistake in these very dusty conditions cost me a lot.' Speaking about how he improved in the race, he added, 'But then in the race, I managed to move up early and worked my way into the top eight. We were a bit lucky with the strategy, but I also think we executed really well. Whenever we had an opportunity to move forward, we took it, and we had good pace at the end. Very happy with how it all went — obviously super pleased for the whole team and my crew. They really deserve this podium, and I hope we can keep that momentum going into the last four races. ' Also Read: Nyck De Vries collides with Jake Dennis at Jakarta E-Prix; fans compare him to Max Verstappen Mueller is now 14th in the Formula E Driver Standings with 47 points, while his teammate Jake Dennis holds 10th place with 59 points. 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
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 Qualifying results: Jake Dennis grabs pole, Taylor Barnard a close second on the grid
Fresh from his lavish 30th birthday celebrations, Andretti's Jake Dennis secured pole position in the Jakarta Qualifying on Saturday. Dennis had finished second in both races during the last Jakarta E-Prix in 2023 and has now positioned himself to move up a spot on the podium in the final race at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taylor Barnard of NEOM McLaren qualified second on the grid and is now among the contenders for the winner's trophy. Grid order for Jakarta E-Prix Final Pole-sitter Jake Dennis has claimed one podium this season and is hungry for a win in Jakarta. His two podium finishes in Jakarta last year underline his stronghold in Indonesia. Despite securing five podiums this season, Taylor Barnard is still chasing his first Formula E victory and will be starting second on the grid. Nyck De Vries of Mahindra Racing is third, and Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy will start fourth. They are followed by CUPRA Kiro driver Dan Ticktum in fifth and Mahindra Racing's Edoardo Mortara in sixth. Envision Racing's Sebastien Buemi is seventh, while DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne rounds out the top eight. Practice race winners failed to carry their momentum into qualifying. Previous Jakarta E-Prix winner Maximilian GUnther, who topped FP1 this year, will start 12th on the grid. Jake Hughes, who led FP2, ended up in 18th place. Leading Formula E driver Oliver Rowland brushed the wall and was eliminated before the Duels. The Nissan driver is now placed 17th on the grid for the final race. Jakarta Qualifying highlights Jake Dennis overpowered Edoardo Mortara in Quarter Final 1. Nick Cassidy beat Jean-Éric Vergne in Quarter Final 2. Sébastien Buemi, despite having won a race this season, was overtaken by Nyck De Vries in Quarter Final 3. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taylor Barnard, showing strong form on Saturday, defeated Dan Ticktum in Quarter Final 4. Dennis then overcame Cassidy in Semi Final 1, while Barnard surpassed De Vries in Semi Final 2. So far, the Formula E drivers have been fortunate to avoid rain during any of the practice sessions and Saturday's Qualifying. However, some cars appeared unstable on the track as drivers navigated through dry and wet patches left by an early morning shower. Also Read: It rained before the second free practice session on Saturday, leaving drivers to race on a damp track during FP2. Jake Hughes of Maserati MSG Racing topped FP2 in the morning, followed by Pascal Wehrlein of TAG Heuer Porsche in second and NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard in third.
