CUPRA KIRO seize maiden Formula E victory in Jakarta

• The American-owned Formula E team, CUPRA KIRO, battled to a historic first victory in its debut season in the series, with Dan Ticktum capitalising upon a thrilling Jakarta E-Prix to finish on top of the podium.

• In Qualifying, Dan advanced to the duels from Group B and started from fifth, narrowly missing out on the Semi-Finals by 0.005 seconds. Team-mate, David Beckmann, lined up in 15th.

• Dan maintained position at the start and moved into the podium positions using a well -executed Attack Mode strategy while two late caution periods strengthened his hold on the lead.

• Facing a sprint to the chequered flag, Dan defended from Edoardo Mortara over the final four laps to stand on the top step in his 60th Formula E start, with his 25-point haul launching him to fifth in the World Drivers’ Championship.

• Alex Hui: “CUPRA KIRO isn’t just here to compete – we’re here to win.”

• Dan Ticktum: “What we’ve all achieved with our rate of improvement as a team has been remarkable.”

• David Beckmann: “We will fight back in Berlin.”

• Russell O’Hagan: “Our performance and execution are a sign of our confidence in everything that we have become.”

Por: CUPRA KIRO