Dan Ticktum, the outspoken driver for the Cupra Kiro team, has once again proven he is motorsport's most unfiltered personality. His fiery temper and candid reactions are a central feature of the popular documentary series Formula E: Driver, whose second season is now streaming. A recent clip shared by Formula E has ignited a fierce online debate, showcasing Ticktum's intense reaction to a critical team error during a qualifying session.
The Qualifying Mistake That Lit the Fuse
The incident that triggered Ticktum's now-viral outburst stemmed from a technical miscalculation by his race engineers. During a crucial qualifying session, a mode setting error on his car prevented him from delivering his full potential. Ticktum explained that the team "messed up what mode the car should be in," causing the car to not achieve the necessary 350 kW power output on his final lap after it had worked on the out lap. This mistake effectively ruined his qualifying effort.
Frustration was evident when a reporter asked him what cost him the result. "I've done my job this weekend, that's not just good enough," Ticktum stated, placing the blame squarely on the team's shoulders. His anger, however, reached its peak when discussing how he would prepare for the race just hours later.
The 'Punch Someone' Comment and Immediate Fallout
When asked about getting ready for the final race, Ticktum's response was explosive and unscripted. "Yeah, I suggest I don't talk to my team for at least two hours because I think I might punch someone," he said bluntly on air. This live comment drew an immediate and stern reaction from the team management featured in the series. One boss was clear in his disapproval, stating, "For Dan to say something like 'I might punch someone' on air, live - it's just not acceptable."
Reflecting on the moment later, Ticktum admitted his reaction was over the top. "I was angry, that wasn't great," he conceded. However, he stood by the core of his frustration, strongly believing that without the error, he would have been on pole position for the Sunday race, especially in wet conditions.
Fan Reaction: A Clear Divide
The moment, as captured in Formula E: Driver Season 2, has sharply divided motorsport fans online. One camp defends Ticktum's passion and honesty. One supporter commented, "Dan might not be the most diplomatic at times, but he isn't wrong either. The team totally screwed him. Angry, yes. Wrong, no."
Others were far less sympathetic, criticizing his behavior as childish and unprofessional. Critical fans suggested he needs anger management, with one dubbing him "Dan Tantrum." Another fan posted, "Y'all should get tantrum into anger control instead of giving credit to his childish behaviour."
Speaking at the show's release in November, Ticktum promised an authentic look into his world. "Season 2 is going to be wild, but in the best way... What I love about this series is it doesn't sugarcoat anything. I've never been one to hold back, so fans will get the full picture - the good, the bad, and everything in between," he said. The series, available on Amazon Prime, continues to offer a raw and unpredictable glimpse into the high-pressure world of Formula E racing.
