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Formula E contact with rivals “like a BTCC race”

Formula E contact with rivals "like a BTCC race"

In the Diriyah opener, Ticktum’s first Formula E race, the British driver found himself in a close-quarters battle into Turn 1 which eventually resulted in Antonio Felix da Costa retiring from the race.

Ticktum later had a battle during that race with fellow rookie Oliver Askew, whom he found to be particularly robust prior to the American’s late-race ascent up the order.

Reflecting on his FE debut races in Saudi Arabia, Ticktum said that he felt his rivals were liberal with contact during wheel-to-wheel battles – but added that he found those fights exciting.

“People crash into each other a lot,” said Ticktum when asked to reflect on his debut weekend.

“It’s like a British Touring Car race, which I sort of knew a little bit from watching it but you know, seems like some don’t do an overtaking move without making contact. I have people crashing into me quite a lot!

Asked how he felt about a possible ‘rubbing is racing’ mentality in Formula E, Ticktum added “I quite like that, it’s…

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