Cupra Kiro, ever heard of them? They’ve been switching identities in the Formula E world like a chameleon. Starting as Team China, these folks snagged the inaugural Formula E title with Nelson Piquet Jr. Now, they’ve rebranded again with fresh investments. But let’s rewind a bit because New Yorkers love a good origin story.
| Seasons | Team Identities |
|---|---|
| Inaugural Season | Team China |
| Latest Season | Cupra Kiro |
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Investment and Collaboration
In rolls The Forest Road Company, a U.S.-based investment firm that’s not here to play. With chip-ins from David Kaplan and Bennett Rosenthal, they’ve transformed this once-back-row team into something of a contender. Now we’re talking powertrains from Porsche, people! But before Dan Ticktum could get cozy with all this new optimism, he barely secured his seat for a third season. Talk about cutting it close.
Power and Potential
Ticktum knows his Porsche-powered ride is a step up. “It’s been quite stressful for me,” he spills to RACER. Imagine not knowing if you’ll be on the team until a month before. That’s enough stress to make anyone pop an extra cup of joe. But with everything sorted, he’s revved up and optimistic. Familiar faces linger in this outfit, and Ticktum feels the team’s still got something special brewing under the hood.
“I think a couple of podiums would be nice, but I honestly just don’t know how the season is going to pan out,” Ticktum says.
Expectations with Porsche
The pressure’s on, considering Porsche’s past wins. When Jake Dennis and Pascal Wehrlein grabbed titles, it set the stakes high for Cupra Kiro. But Ticktum is steering clear of specific targets. Either way, a podium finish would be sweet.
Making Headway
Ticktum finished eighth in the new season’s opening round. Climbing from 11th on the grid to grab points—a real climb. It’s his first top-10 since the Misano E-Prix last season. Things seem to be falling into place for Cupra Kiro, don’t they?
Cupra Kiro might still be small, but listen, folks in this city know how to turn small teams into powerhouses. And with the right partners and the German engineering they’ve got, you’d bet they’re on the right track.
