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Dan Ticktum unleashes fiery tirade against Formula E chaos: are racing officials losing control?

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
January 11, 2026
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Dan Ticktum unleashes fiery tirade against Formula E chaos: are racing officials losing control?

Title: Dan Ticktum’s Fiery Outburst: A Scathing Critique of Formula E’s Chaotic Governance!

In a dramatic turn of events at the Mexico City E-Prix, Dan Ticktum, the Cupra Kiro driver, unleashed a torrent of frustration following a race marred by chaos and misfortune. The ill-fated Saturday race saw Ticktum ensnared in a disastrous chain reaction, ignited by Nick Cassidy, who collided with Antonio Felix da Costa at the notoriously treacherous Turn 5 hairpin. The fallout? Ticktum found himself an innocent victim, swept up in the pandemonium that left him and da Costa sidelined and Maximilian Guenther’s car severely damaged.

Ticktum’s exasperation poured out over the team radio as he vented to engineer Nic Morel, declaring, “They race like a bunch of children, petulant children. Pathetic! I’ve had enough of this! It’s not a category of talent.” His words echoed the sentiments of many spectators who witnessed the chaos unfold, raising questions about the driving standards within the championship.

Despite the stewards’ lengthy investigation, they deemed the incident a “racing incident,” attributing the chaos to “several unfortunate elements.” Their report characterized the initial contact between Cassidy and da Costa as “too minor to warrant an investigation.” This verdict left Ticktum incensed, feeling the lack of accountability among drivers encouraged reckless behavior on the track.

An hour after the race, Ticktum’s fury had not subsided, pivoting his ire towards the stewards and race director. “The stewarding level in this championship at the moment is just dreadful, so everyone is driving like arseholes,” he exclaimed to The Race. Ticktum’s grievances extended to previous races, particularly a frustrating encounter in Sao Paulo where he felt the race director and stewards failed to properly assess a collision with Nyck de Vries that obliterated his chances for points.

Ticktum’s frustration is rooted in the larger context of Formula E’s governance. “I don’t know what’s going on with the FIA at the moment,” he lamented. “You can’t have stewards say to you ‘I’m sorry, but we missed that.’ It’s just not f***ing good enough. So, something needs to change.” His assertions raise alarming concerns about the efficacy of race officiating, especially in a championship that prides itself on being at the forefront of motorsport innovation.

Russell O’Hagan, Ticktum’s team principal, voiced a more tempered version of Ticktum’s frustrations but echoed the need for improvement within the sport. “We certainly share some of Dan’s frustrations,” O’Hagan noted, emphasizing that driving standards and stewarding regulations need reevaluation to prevent a free-for-all that could undermine the sport’s integrity.

Ticktum’s outburst reflects a simmering tension that has been brewing in Formula E since its inception, particularly exacerbated by the Gen3 era’s aggressive racing conditions. The tight confines of the Mexico City circuit, stripped of a chicane for this year’s event, transformed into a cauldron of chaos, culminating in a disastrous lap 25 for Ticktum.

With the 2026 season looming and Ticktum’s contract set to expire, his quest for recognition and a potential lucrative future hangs in the balance. Haunted by a string of bad luck, Ticktum finds himself at the bottom of the points table when he believes he should have amassed at least 20-25 points by now. His raw emotions reveal a fierce competitor determined to rise above adversity, yet his unfiltered words often lead him into contentious territory.

As Ticktum boldly stated, “It’s just all about luck. I’ve just had enough really.” While luck certainly plays a role, it’s crucial to recognize that skill and strategy are equally vital in a sport defined by its competitive edge. Ticktum, a driver renowned for his speed and precision, must navigate the fine line between frustration and focus if he hopes to escape the shadows of misfortune and establish himself as a formidable contender in the world of Formula E.

The question remains: will Ticktum’s explosive rants lead to meaningful changes in the stewardship of Formula E, or will they simply serve as a cathartic release for a driver desperate for a fair shake in a sport that seems to be spiraling into a chaotic free-for-all? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: the world of Formula E is watching closely as this saga unfolds.

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