Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Jake Dennis of Andretti at the Formula E Berlin E-Prix

Dennis rebounds from Round 13 technical failure to secure Round 14 Formula E podium in Berlin

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Jake Dennis experienced a dramatic reversal of fortunes across the Berlin E-Prix double-header, suffering a technical failure in Round 13 of the 2025 Formula E before recovering to finish second in Round 14. The Andretti driver endured a power loss at the start of Saturday’s race, bringing his participation to an abrupt end. However, he…

Red Bull Junior Nikola Tsolov of Campos Racing on his 2025 F3 season

“It has been getting better every round” — Tsolov on 2025 F3 Championship fight

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Nikola Tsolov is no stranger to being ahead of his age. As one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Eastern Europe in recent years, the 18-year-old Bulgarian has steadily climbed the motorsport ladder with a blend of natural speed, fierce determination, and relentless professionalism. Currently competing in the 2025 FIA F3 Championship with…

Nissan Team Principal Tommaso Volpe on Abbi Pulling and Gabriele Mini ahead of the 2025 Formula E Berlin Rookie Test

Exclusive: “They both proved to be very fast”—Nissan Team Principal Volpe on Minì and Pulling’s Formula E potential

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Nissan has continued its performance-led approach to talent development with its selections for the official 2025 Formula E rookie test held in Berlin. The team fielded Gabriele Minì, who topped both the morning and afternoon sessions, alongside 2024 F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling, who officially joined Nissan as a rookie and simulator driver on a…

Ella Lloyd of the McLaren Driver Development Programme participated in the Formula E Rookie Test in Berlin with NEOM McLaren

“Quite a big jump” — Ella Lloyd reflects on adapting to GEN3 Evo in Formula E Berlin Rookie Test

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Ella Lloyd took another important step in her motorsport development by returning to Formula E testing action with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team during the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test at Tempelhof Airport. The Welsh racing driver, who currently competes in both the F1 Academy and the F4 British Championship for Rodin Motorsport, is a…

Nissan Formula E Team Rookie and Simulator Driver Abbi Pulling at the Berlin E-Prix

“Excited to take that challenge on” — Pulling on learning curve in Formula E Rookie Test

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Abbi Pulling continued her integration into the Nissan Formula E setup by taking part in the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Pulling, the 2024 F1 Academy Champion and current GB3 driver, holds the role of rookie and simulator driver for Nissan under a multi-year development agreement. She impressed at the…

Frederik Vesti and Jak Crawford at the Formula E Berlin Rookie Test

“Half a driver, half an engineer”—Vesti on the technical demands of Formula E at the Berlin Rookie Test

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Frederik Vesti has returned to the Formula E paddock in Berlin for a second year of testing, this time behind the wheel of the new Gen3 Evo car with Andretti. While Vesti is no stranger to electric machinery, the evolution of the car has offered a new challenge for the Danish driver. His prior exposure…

Théo Pourchaire joined Maserati MSG Racing for the FP0 session at the Jeddah E-Prix and makes his return in Berlin for the 2025 Rookie Test

“Let’s see what the future holds” — Pourchaire reflects on racing career ahead of Formula E Berlin Rookie Test

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French racing driver Théo Pourchaire added another chapter to his diverse and fast-developing motorsport career with his return to Formula E machinery during the 2025 Rookie Test at the Berlin Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Currently competing in the European Le Mans Series with Algarve Pro Racing, Pourchaire continues to impress with his adaptability across multiple…

Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing at the 2025 Formula E Berlin E-Prix

“Experience mattered in that one” — Cassidy reflects on stunning Formula E victory in Berlin

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Nick Cassidy produced one of the standout performances of the 2024–25 Formula E season with a remarkable charge from 21st on the grid to victory in Race 2 of the Berlin E-Prix. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver demonstrated not only raw pace but also race intelligence and strategic mastery to secure a much-needed win in…

Zane Maloney (Lola Yamaha ABT) at Race 2 of the Formula E Berlin E-Prix

Exclusive: “It was a decent race” — Maloney discusses Formula E DNF after late technical issue

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Zane Maloney’s second Formula E race at the 2025 Berlin E-Prix came to a sudden end after he suffered a technical failure in the final laps. The Barbadian driver had been running in P15 before his car issue caused him to drop down the order, prompting a brief Full Course Yellow. Although he ultimately did…

Jean-Éric Vergne of DS Penske took third at the 2025 Formula E Berlin E-Prix

Vergne charges from P18 to Formula E podium in Berlin: “Good to end the weekend on a high”

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

Jean-Éric Vergne delivered one of the most remarkable performances of the Berlin E-Prix weekend by charging from eighteenth on the Formula E grid to a hard-earned third-place finish in Race 2. The DS Penske driver secured his second podium of the 2024–25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season and continued his strong form at…