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Dan Ticktum called his Formula E rivals “petulant children” after being taken out in Mexico, but it’s the stewards who he ultimately blames most
Dan Ticktum’s Formula E season took a turn for the worse at the Mexico City E-Prix with a collision that left him frustrated, leading to emotional outbursts reminiscent of a victim impact statement.
The chain reaction incident at Turn 5 involved Ticktum, Antonio Felix da Costa, Maximilian Guenther, and eventual winner Nick Cassidy, causing significant damage and race-ending consequences.
Ticktum criticized the stewards’ decision not to take further action, expressing his discontent with the handling of incidents and the overall standard of stewarding in Formula E.
This was not the first time Ticktum fell victim to on-track incidents, as a similar fate befell him in Sao Paulo where a potential podium finish was thwarted by another collision.
The driver’s frustration was evident in his comments about the lack of consequences for aggressive driving, highlighting a broader issue he perceives in the championship.
Despite the setbacks, Ticktum continues to show promise in the series, capturing attention both for his driving skill and his outspoken criticism of the sport’s governance.
