CUPRA KIRO enters final stretch of Formula E season with eyes on Jakarta podium

The Jakarta E-Prix marked the start of the final stretch for CUPRA KIRO and the rest of the grid of the 2024/25 Formula E season, with only five races left and the title fight intensifying. CUPRA KIRO arrived in Jakarta after a strong performance in Tokyo, aiming to return to the podium. The team’s car performed well on the street circuits, making the Indonesian capital a key opportunity to score big. With a clear goal of reaching 100 points in Season 11, CUPRA KIRO showed strong intent.

The team also announced Bianca Busatmante as Development Driver on a multi-year deal, adding momentum ahead of the race. Ready for the heat and humidity, the team looked to build on its form as Formula E returned to Indonesia for the first time since 2023.

CUPRA KIRO Shines in Shanghai with Strong Recovery and Top Five Finish Ahead of Jakarta Race

After securing its first Formula E podium in Tokyo, CUPRA KIRO entered Shanghai with high expectations. The team showed strong pace again, battled for silverware, and claimed a top five finish. In Round 10, Ticktum delivered a standout recovery drive. Starting 21st, he used Pit Boost and Attack Mode to fight for the podium. A final corner battle saw him miss third by just 0.3 seconds, but fourth place earned 12 crucial points.

Round 11 brought heavy rain and a shortened Qualifying. Ticktum and Beckmann started 19th and 22nd. Poor visibility and no caution periods made over overtaking difficult. Ticktum finished 16th, while Beckmann placed 20th. With resilience and growing momentum, CUPRA KIRO heads to Jakarta aiming to repeat its Tokyo form.

The “end game” of Formula E begins as CUPRA KIRO aims to deliver under intense title fight pressure in Jakarta

Team Principal Alex Hui sees Jakarta as the start of Formula E’s “end game,” with the title fight entering its most intense stage. He highlighted CUPRA KIRO’s strategy from the beginning: “learn fast, build momentum, and then most importantly, deliver when it matters.” With just five races left, Hui believes the team has shown it can fight for the big points at the front.

“Jakarta is the beginning of the end game this season, and from now, the real fight begins. We came into this season with a clear strategy – we wanted to learn fast, build momentum, and then most importantly, deliver when it matters.”

“Now, with just five races left, we’ve shown that we can fight at the front and consistently challenge for big points.”

Acknowledging the “incredibly small” margins and demanding conditions ahead, he emphasized the team’s “motivation is at an all-time high” and readiness to push to the limit. For Hui, Jakarta is where the CUPRA KIRO team will be “at the edge”—a place where they can truly discover what they’re “capable of.”

“Over the remaining three weekends, every moment counts, and the margins are incredibly small, but our motivation is at an all-time high.”

“The conditions in Jakarta will push everyone to their limits in a mental, physical, and technical sense, but it’s only when we’re at the edge that we truly find out what we’re capable of. We’re ready to throw everything at this final stretch.”

Dan Ticktum anticipates challenging Jakarta Race but excited for a “fun” and flowing circuit

Dan Ticktum expects Jakarta to be “a difficult one” due to the intense weather and “almost unbearable” humidity. Despite the challenge, he’s eager to return to “more of a conventional Formula E circuit.” Unlike many different street tracks in Formula E that lack rhythm, the CUPRA KIRO finds Jakarta “quite nice.” Calling it “a very fun track to drive,” Ticktum is excited to race there and hopes the team can “grab some more points.”

“Jakarta is going to be a difficult one with the weather. The humidity is almost unbearable, but I’m looking forward to getting back to more of a conventional Formula E circuit.”

“A lot of street circuits are quite awkward and don’t have much flow, but Jakarta is quite nice because it has that flow with a few fast corners. It’s a very fun track to drive, I’m looking forward to racing there, and hopefully, we can grab some more points.”

David Beckmann reflects on Jakarta’s significance and prepares for a physically demanding, tactical race

For David Beckmann, Jakarta is a “special event” because it was the site of his first Formula E race in Season 9. He “really enjoyed the track, the atmosphere, and the experience” and is excited to be back. With the “humidity and high temperatures,” Beckmann knows the race will be physically tough, so being in good shape is important to “deliver a good result.”

He also pointed out that the track is “very narrow,” making overtaking difficult and putting extra emphasis on qualifying position. The team’s target is to “replicate” their strong one-lap pace from Shanghai and build from there.

“Jakarta is a special event for me because I did my first-ever Formula E race there back in Season 9. I really enjoyed the track, the atmosphere, and the experience and I’m excited to be back in Indonesia again.”

“Because of the humidity and high temperatures, the race is physically tough, and it’s important to be in good shape to deliver a good result. The track is also very narrow which makes overtaking difficult, so Qualifying position will be key.”

“Our target is to replicate our one-lap race from Race 1 in Shanghai, and we’ll take it from there.”

Russell O’Hagan on Jakarta: A Critical Pressure Point Where Execution Will Define CUPRA KIRO’s Title Push

Russell O’Hagan, Chief Operating Officer of CUPRA KIRO, described the Jakarta E-Prix as a “natural pressure point” in the season, where everything the team has built so far comes into focus. He emphasized that while the team has focused on “continuous improvement and consistency” throughout the year, they are now entering a phase where “execution is everything.”

O’Hagan highlighted that the team has proven its pace, fighting ability, and composure under pressure, but Jakarta will test every part of their operation. He expressed confidence that CUPRA KIRO is ready for the challenge, with the ambition to “punch above our weight,” fight at the front, and “leave nothing on the table.”

“The Jakarta E-Prix is a natural pressure point in the season, and everything we have built so far leads into these next few race weekends. Across the year we’ve focused on continuous improvement and consistency, but now, we’re moving into a phase where execution is everything.”

“We’ve shown that we have the pace, that we can fight, and that we can handle the pressure, but Jakarta will test every aspect of our operation, and it’s exactly the kind of challenge that we’re prepared for.”

“Our ambition is the same as always – we want to continue to punch above our weight, take the fight to the front, and leave nothing on the table.”