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Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum after Jakarta win: 'People forgot I used to be quite handy on F1 ladder back in the day'
The Jakarta trip was a highly successful one for Dan Ticktum, who finally clinched his first Formula E win. The Cupra Kiro driver managed to take victory after starting from fifth on the grid. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He went on to celebrate his maiden Jakarta E-Prix win with a champagne bath on the podium. Speaking to the media after the race, Ticktum indicated he was very much in the mood to add more podiums to his list. Dan Ticktum speaks up after first career win Sharing his feelings after the win at the Jakarta E-Prix, Dan Ticktum said, 'I think that is the most joyous part of all this – obviously I'm thrilled that I've won a race. I've been in Formula E nearly four years now, but the whole time I've known this is what I can do. Now I've got a good car and I'm doing it. I'm very, very happy. I think a lot of people forgot I used to be quite handy on the F1 ladder back in the day, and now I'm just going to start proving it again. ' Praising his team, Cupra Kiro, Ticktum added, 'The guys are pretty remarkable – in six, seven months, the rate of improvement we've had over this season is incredible. We started in quite a not-great place, and I was a little bit underwhelmed at the beginning of the season, but we chipped away. Since Miami, it's been quite a steep upward trajectory, so I'm very, very proud of them. I've been with them since day one here, and to deliver that is very special for them – and a great feeling for me. ' Ticktum was part of the Red Bull Junior Team from 2017 to 2019. He was also a development driver at the Williams Driver Academy from 2020 to 2021, though his time there was often marked by controversy. How Dan Ticktum clinched his win at Jakarta E-Prix After starting from fifth on the grid, Ticktum navigated a late Safety Car and two Full Course Yellows, having smartly made it past polesitter and net leader at the time, Jake Dennis, through the second round of Attack Mode activations on Lap 29. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read: From there, Ticktum had Edoardo Mortara's Mahindra to fend off over the final four racing laps in a sprint finish. Mortara ended up second on the podium. This marks Ticktum's first win in 60 Formula E starts and Cupra Kiro's first victory since Moscow in Season 1, courtesy of Nelson Piquet Jr. It also makes it six different winners in the last six races.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
George Russell criticised for targeting driver – 'It's an unnecessary comment'
Following his clash with Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix, Russell suggested there was only one other driver in the world who would make a similar move: Dan Ticktum George Russell has been criticised for his 'unnecessary' dig at Formula E driver Dan Ticktum. Following his on-track clash with Max Verstappen during the Spanish Grand Prix, Russell suggested during an interview that Ticktum was the only other driver in the world who would make a similar move. Knightsbridge-born Ticktum, 26, was banned for two years during his formative years for deliberately driving into a rival under safety car conditions. The move all but ended any chance of him driving in F1 and he has carried the weight of a 'bad boy' image throughout his career and he is now a staple in Formula E. But Ticktum, who returns to the track at FE's Jakarta race on Saturday morning, has won fans over in recent times and is amassing a supportive base of people who are appreciative of his honest nature. "My immediate reaction was, 'what the f*** are you doing' if I'm completely honest," said Ticktum. "I just thought it was a bit unnecessary. "I was just like, 'why?' It's just such an unnecessary comment. I don't know what he expected from it. I wasn't in his head at the time. I didn't hear how he said it and what was actually going on in his head. "It might have been in a totally jokey way, or it could have been on the more malicious side and he was just trying to unearth something and get Dan Ticktum hate bandwagon riled up. I don't know what his motives were. "Me and George, we're very different personalities. He's perfect for Mercedes, a big corporate brand, he says the right things all the time and is a bit of a 'good boy', let's say. I'm obviously the opposite. "I respect George massively for where he's got to in his career and what he's done. He's made it, so I just thought the whole thing was a bit unnecessary." Ticktum first addressed the comments on his Instagram channel following a team night out in Shanghai, where he had just completed a successful weekend, which included his second-best finish ever in Formula E. 'I'd had three or four beers on that walk back to the hotel,' Ticktum admits. 'I hadn't had too much to the point where I was going to say something where I was going to get cancelled, I knew that. 'I was just a creative level of drunk, if that makes sense. I just thought this is a perfect time to do a little video on the way back to the hotel, so that's what I did. 'It was one take and I just was like, yeah, I'm posting that, that's fine. I thought I addressed it in a relatively good way and I stand by what I said about taking a liking to Max. He's got quite polarising chat, but I think he's f****** brilliant, I really do. I like Max a lot. 'I often say he's probably the only guy in the world that would beat me more often than not. But yeah, the whole thing was just a bit unnecessary, and I don't want to unearth it again. It's done now and it's time for everyone to move on, I think.'
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dan Ticktum plays video game on his mobile during rain delay, fan says 'This is the most Ticktum thing to ever happen'
Image credit: Dan Ticktum Dan Ticktum recently added a big achievement to his portfolio by clinching his first-ever podium at the Tokyo E-Prix. He finished the Round 9 Tokyo race in third position. Now, a video has been shared to reveal how he kills time when a race is delayed or he has some time to kill. It seems he loves playing video games and was seen playing one during a race delay. Dan Ticktum spotted playing Metaphor on his mobile phone Formula E has revealed how Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum keeps himself entertained during race delays. A video shows Ticktum sitting in the car while waiting for the race to start and killing time by playing a game on his mobile phone. The video hints that someone, probably Oliver Rowland, was heard saying, 'Is he playing Call of Duty? Haha hahaha legend.' Ticktum himself revealed in the comments section that he was playing Metaphor. A fan commented on the video, 'Genuinely cool team for letting him do that. This is how you keep a driver happy.' Ticktum responded to the fan, saying, 'Absolutely.' When another asked, 'Is that Metaphor?' Ticktum replied, 'Yes lol.' A fan wrote, 'Bro I think he got a little bit distracted.' Another said, 'Classic tickboom.' One more said, 'Dan is bored and bored is dan. This is the most ticktum thing to ever happened.' A fan agreed with Ticktum, saying, 'gotta keep entertained mate.' A comment also read: 'He can give you a million excuses for why F1 never worked out for him. But this video is a reason.' Dan Ticktum also made headlines recently for responding to George Russell's remark when the Mercedes driver hinted at him for being the only one who deliberately hit a co-participant in a race. Ticktum said in a recorded message, 'Number one, thank you for the free publicity. We'll take that any day of the week. And two, while what Max did today was a little bit sceptical, to be likened to him at any point in my career is a positive if you ask me. Goodbye." Also Read: 'Everyone doubts me': Dan Ticktum after claiming first-ever podium at Tokyo E-Prix 2025 Round 9 Ticktum will now be participating in the upcoming race at Jakarta. The Jakarta E-Prix is scheduled for June 13–15.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
George Russell called out by Formula E driver Dan Ticktum in social media video
Formula E driver Dan Ticktum has swiped back after George Russell stated nobody else would copy Max Verstappen's deliberate collision in Spain – apart from 'one British driver in Formula E.' Russell and his car escaped unscathed after Verstappen rammed into the Mercedes in the closing stages of the Spanish GP on Sunday. Russell finished fourth, while Verstappen was demoted from fifth to tenth after receiving a 10-second time penalty. Advertisement Asked after the race if anybody else would drive deliberately into another car, 27-year-old Russell replied: 'Not in Formula 1. Maybe in Formula E. Yes, maybe there's one British driver in Formula E. But as I said, Max is one of the best in the world.' George Russell seemingly took a swipe at Dan Ticktum after the Spanish GP (Getty Images) With the clear implication that the racer in question was 25-year-old Ticktum, the Kiro Race driver responded on his Instagram story in amusing fashion late on Sunday. 'It has come to my attention, via the Twittersphere, that a certain driver in Formula One, not to name names, but his name is George Russell, has made some rather choice comments about a certain Formula E driver,' Ticktum said, after finishing 16th in the second Shanghai ePrix race on Sunday. Advertisement 'He hasn't named my name, but it's quite obviously pointed at me. I'd like to address those comments that he made. 'Number one, thank you for the free publicity. We'll take that any day of the week. 'And two, while what Max did today was a little bit sceptical, to be likened to him at any point in my career is positive, if you ask me. Goodbye.' Dan Ticktum has raced in Formula E since 2022 (Getty Images) Russell raced against Ticktum in karting, GP3 and Formula 2, before moving up to F1 in 2019 having won the F2 championship in 2018. Known for his outspoken manner in interviews and on team radio, Ticktum raced in F2 in 2018, 2020 and 2021, finishing fourth in his final season, before moving up to Formula E in 2022. Ticktum recorded his first podium, in Tokyo, last month.
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
World's ‘most controversial racing driver' responds to George Russell's sly dig
Formula E star Dan Ticktum has sent a message to Mercedes driver George Russell after he appeared to reference him at the Spanish Grand Prix following his clash with Max Verstappen Formula E star Dan Ticktum has hit back at George Russell following his veiled jibe after the Spanish Grand Prix. Mercedes driver Russell and Red Bull's Max Verstappen collided in the dying stages of the race in Barcelona on Sunday, but it was Russell's post-race remarks that turned Ticktum's head. The clash saw Verstappen incur a 10-second penalty, demoting him to 10th place. He also amassed two additional points on his super license, leaving him teetering on the brink of a suspension. Post-race, Russell seemed to draw parallels between the collision and Ticktum's infamous karting crash. When asked if he could recall witnessing something similar in F1, Russell said: "Not in Formula 1. Maybe in Formula E. Yes, maybe there's one British driver in Formula E. But as I said, Max is one of the best in the world." Russell's comments were a pointed comparison to Ticktum intentionally crashing into another competitor under safety car conditions in 2015 - an act that led to a two-year ban, with the second year suspended. Following his ban, Ticktum found his way into the Red Bull academy and had a spell at Williams before eventually joining Formula E team NIO333 in 2021, which is currently known as Cupra Kiro. Ticktum competed in two Formula E races in Shanghai at the weekend, coming fourth and 16th, respectively. The 25-year-old didn't let the mixed results dampen his spirits, sharing snippets of a night out on social media before taking to Instagram to respond to Russell's sharp remarks. "Good evening, sports fans, I hope you're all having a lovely Sunday. I've just had a very nice evening with the team and some of the guys from Porsche here in Shanghai," Ticktum said. "I'm just on the way back to the hotel. "It has come to my attention, via the Twittersphere, that a certain driver in Formula One, not to name names, but his name is George Russell, has made some rather choice comments about a certain Formula E driver. "He hasn't named my name, but it's quite obviously pointed at me," Ticktum argued. "I'd like to address those comments that he made. "Number one, thank you for the free publicity. We'll take that any day of the week. And two, while what Max did today was a little bit sceptical, to be likened to him at any point in my career is positive, if you ask me. Goodbye." Ticktum is in 10th place on the Formula E leaderboard after participating in 11 races this season. Russell, meanwhile, came fourth in Barcelona and sits fourth in the overall driver standings. The Mercedes driver was certain Verstappen had internationally steered into him. Sign up to our free weekly F1 newsletter, Pit Lane Chronicle, by entering your email address below so that every new edition lands straight in your inbox! "I was as surprised as you guys were. I've seen those sort of manoeuvres before on simulator games and go-karting but never in F1," Russell told Sky Sports. "Ultimately, we came home in P4 and he came home in P10. I don't really know what was going through his mind. It felt deliberate in the moment, so it felt surprising." Verstappen has since reflected on the incident and backtracked on his post-race comments.. "We had an exciting strategy and good race in Barcelona, till the safety car came out. Our tyre choice to the end and some moves after the safety car restart fuelled my frustration, leading to a move that was not right and shouldn't have happened," he said via Instagram. "I always give everything out there for the team and emotions can run high. You win some together, you lose some together. See you in Montreal."
