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Red Bull struck with F1 regret as British star lands historic victory
Red Bull F1 bosses may be reflecting on what could have been after witnessing one of their former young talents, Dan Ticktum, clinch a historic victory at the Jakarta E-Prix, marking his first win in Formula E.
Ticktum, who was a junior driver for Red Bull earlier in his career, capitalized on late-race drama to secure the win on his 60th start in the series, with Jake Dennis falling behind and Edoardo Mortara and Nico Mueller rounding out the podium.
Despite setbacks in his career, including a two-year ban for unsportsmanlike behavior in 2015, Ticktum has persisted to establish himself in Formula E and achieve this significant milestone.
His aggressive driving style, often compared to Max Verstappen by George Russell, has been a point of contention, but his success in Formula E raises questions about whether Red Bull may have missed out on a potential talent for their F1 lineup.
With Red Bull grappling to solidify their No. 2 driver alongside Verstappen, Ticktum’s recent triumph adds to the scrutiny surrounding their choices, especially after their loss of the constructors’ championship to McLaren in the previous season.
