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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
