Ticktum and Martí left the Shanghai E-Prix frustrated as CUPRA KIRO’s pace and strategy went unrewarded after Safety Car drama
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CUPRA KIRO left frustrated as Shanghai E-Prix pace goes unrewarded

CUPRA KIRO left the Shanghai E-Prix double-header with frustration after a weekend where strong pace, bold strategy calls and encouraging qualifying speed failed to translate into points. The team looked set for a strong result in the opening race before the Safety Car came out at the worst possible moment. Dan Ticktum and Pepe Martí…

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Martí driving for Cupra Kiro Formula E ahead of the Shangai E-Prix
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Cupra Kiro drivers excited for “different” race as Formula E hits Shanghai

Cupra Kiro’s duo of Dan Ticktum and Pepe Marti both remain excited and optimistic ahead of the arrival of Formula E in Shanghai. Past pace hoping to be replicated for Ticktum in Shanghai A promising qualifying in Sanya where Ticktum lined up fourth for Cupra Kiro ultimately materialised into nothing as the British driver slumped…

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Martí 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix
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Martí reflects on his recovery drive at the 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix before post-race promotion to P2

Pepe Martí secured a career-best P2 result at the 2026 Formula E Lianxin Sanya E-Prix following a post-race penalty for Felipe Drugovich. Martí’s race was a recovery drive from the start as he lined up P18, serving a five-place grid penalty from the previous Monaco E-Prix despite qualifying P14. He climbed through the field during…

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CUPRA KIRO 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix
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CUPRA KIRO look to build on Monaco breakthrough at the 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix

Preparing for their first Formula E Sanya E-Prix, CUPRA KIRO aims to build on their 2026 Monaco E-Prix breakthrough as the championship enters its decisive final phase. Last visited in Season 5 in 2019, the Sanya Haitang Bay Circuit returns to the Formula E calendar, ready to offer its unique challenges. As the E-Prix combines…

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Dan Ticktum and CUPRA KIRO looks on during qualifying, ahead of the Formula E Monaco E-Prix,
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Exclusive: Ticktum opens up about the road to Formula E, being unfiltered, and tough years in racing

Ahead of the Formula E 2026 Monaco E-Prix weekend, Pit Debrief had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Ticktum for an exclusive interview. Ticktum is an intriguing character, more outspoken and passionate than some are used to seeing in racing drivers. With his talent, determination, and character, the Brit brings more than just good racing…

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CUPRA KIRO left the 2026 Monaco E-Prix Race 2 frustrated after double pole promise ended with Martí retiring and Ticktum outside the points
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CUPRA KIRO left to rue missed opportunity in 2026 Monaco E-Prix Race 2

CUPRA KIRO endured a difficult Race 2 at the 2026 Monaco E-Prix, as the team left the second leg of the double-header outside the points despite another standout qualifying performance. Dan Ticktum had put the American squad in a strong position by claiming his second pole of the weekend and the third of his Formula…

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Pepe Martí reflects on his first Formula E podium after climbing from 15th on the grid during a dramatic 2026 Monaco E-Prix.
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“Formula E is all about a bit of luck”: Martí reflects on maiden Formula E podium at 2026 Monaco E-Prix

2026 Monaco E-Prix Race 1 delivered another chaotic and unpredictable contest as Pepe Martí stormed from 15th on the grid to secure the first podium of his Formula E career. Although Martí initially crossed the line in fourth position, a late penalty for Dan Ticktum elevated the Spaniard onto the podium following a dramatic finish…

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