Dan Ticktum dominated both Free Practice 1 and 2 for Cupra Kiro, marking a solid start to the Monaco E-Prix 2025 Formula E double header.
The impressive feat marked a career milestone for the British driver who despite being 16th in the driver standings and still seeking his maiden FE victory, showcased exceptional pace and composure on the streets of Monte Carlo.
The Monaco E-Prix 2025 double-header format added an extra layer of intensity with teams and drivers keenly aware that every lap counted towards crucial data collection and psychological advantage ahead of qualifying and the races themselves.
Free Practice 1 commenced under clear skies, with the iconic Monaco circuit providing a challenging yet exhilarating stage for the all-electric machines.
Dan Ticktum quickly established himself as the driver to beat, setting a benchmark lap of 1:27.511. His performance was not only a personal best but also a statement of intent as he managed to edge out some of the championship’s most consistent frontrunners.
Pascal Wehrlein fresh from his recent triumph at the Miami E-Prix and a perennial threat in the Porsche secured second place in the session.
Wehrlein’s smooth driving and ability to extract performance from the Porsche powertrain kept him within striking distance of Ticktum while Mahindra Racing’s Nyck de Vries slotted into third, demonstrating Mahindra’s growing competitiveness in the 2025 Formula E season.
The top five in FP1 were rounded out by Andretti’s Jake Dennis and Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara, both of whom delivered consistent laps and stayed within a tight margin of the leaders.
The session was characterized by minimal incidents though the unforgiving nature of the Monaco circuit meant that even minor errors could have significant consequences.
Antonio Felix da Costa (Porsche) and Nissan duo Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato took sixth, seventh and eighth respectively, each maximizing their limited track time to fine-tune setups and gather crucial tire data.
Maserati MSG’s Jake Hughes and DS Penske’s Maximilian Guenther rounded out the top 10.
Further down the order, Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Penske) narrowly missed out on the top ten while Taylor Barnard (McLaren), Lucas di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT), and Sebastien Buemi (Envision) worked through their respective run plans, focusing on energy management and race simulations.
Mitch Evans, a Monaco resident and a driver who traditionally excels at this circuit, found himself in 17th, an uncharacteristic position that hinted at either experimentation with setup or a measured approach to the session.
Zane Maloney (Lola Yamaha ABT) and Nick Cassidy (Jaguar) rounded out the runners with Cassidy’s session hampered by powertrain issues that limited his ability to set a representative time.
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Ticktum remains on top in Monaco E-Prix 2025 FP2
The second practice for Monaco E-Prix 2025 saw Dan Ticktum once again rise to the occasion this time lowering his best to a remarkable 1:26.779-over seven-tenths faster than his FP1 effort.
This improvement underlined both his adaptability and the effectiveness of the Cupra Kiro team’s overnight changes. Ticktum’s dominance was not just in raw pace; he also completed 16 laps matching the highest lap count in the session, indicating a focus on both qualifying and race simulations.
Jake Dennis mounted the closest challenge in FP2, finishing just 0.167 seconds adrift of Ticktum. Edoardo Mortara continued Mahindra’s strong showing by securing third, only 0.212 seconds off the benchmark.
Mitch Evans rebounded from his subdued FP1 performance to claim fourth in FP2, restoring Jaguar’s presence near the front while Oliver Rowland(Nissan) rounded out the top five.
Nyck de Vries in the second Mahindra was sixth with Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) in seventh narrowly ahead of Robin Frijns (Envision Racing) and Antonio Felix da Costa (Porsche), the latter splitting the Porsche duo.
Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren) completed the top ten, capping a solid day for the British rookie. Jake Hughes (Maserati) was 11th despite a late-session excursion into the Turn 1 runoff that cost him valuable time.
Norman Nato (Nissan), Maximilian Günther (DS Penske), Nick Cassidy (Jaguar), and David Beckmann (Cupra Kiro) followed in 12th through 14th respectively.
Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Penske) experienced a similar off-track moment as Hughes, ending the session in 16th. Nico Müller (Andretti), Sam Bird (McLaren), and Stoffel Vandoorne (Maserati) followed, each focusing on longer runs and energy management rather than outright lap time.
At the tail end of the field Sebastien Buemi (Envision), Zane Maloney (Lola Yamaha ABT) and Lucas di Grassi (Lola Yamaha ABT) rounded out the runners.
Notably, Buemi and the Lola Yamaha ABT drivers did not complete a lap at the full 350kW power setting suggesting a strategic decision to prioritize race setup or manage technical issues.
