Dan Ticktum's victory in the inaugural Tokyo night race underscores growing commercial interest in Formula E's expansion into Asian markets
Executive summary: Dan Ticktum won the inaugural Tokyo night race of the 2026 Formula E World Championship by overtaking Jake Dennis on the final lap. The race demonstrates the series' ability to attract high‑profile city events and showcases the commercial value of electric‑motor‑sport sponsorships.
Who is involved: CUPRA KIRO team (driver Dan Ticktum), Andretti Autosport (driver Jake Dennis), DS Techeetah (driver Nick Cassidy), ABB as championship partner, and the FIA Formula E organization.
Likely next: The source does not specify upcoming events beyond the Tokyo night race.
On July 25, 2026, Dan Ticktum driving for CUPRA KIRO overtook Jake Dennis in the final corner to win the first-ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship night race held in Tokyo. The win came after Ticktum activated Attack Mode early and executed a pit boost, securing the lead from a sixth‑place grid position. Nick Cassidy completed the podium for DS Techeetah, adding an emotional finish to the event.
Timeline
- — 历史性FE东京夜赛上演压轴大戏 蒂克图姆最后一弯反超丹尼斯 (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Formula E racing
- electric vehicle sponsorship
Sources
- 历史性FE东京夜赛上演压轴大戏 蒂克图姆最后一弯反超丹尼斯 — PR Newswire
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