Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Nico Mueller, David Beckmann unleash Pikachu power in Japan, go-kart on streets — watch videos

Andretti driver Nico Mueller and Cupra Kiro driver David Beckmann tried go-karting in the streets of Japan before hitting the track for the Tokyo E-Prix. The Formula E drivers dressed up in bright yellow Pikachu costumes and had a blast racing on the streets in go-karts. The videos of them go-karting as Pikachus are enough to hint at how much fun the two are having in Japan.The video of Nico Mueller and David Beckmann go-karting in Japan was shared by Andretti on Instagram. The video was shared with the caption: “Unleashing Pika power on the streets of Tokyo.” The Instagram account of FIA dropped a comment on the post, “Serving looks @nico.mueller51 @david_beckmann.”Fans loved the funny video, as the two Formula E drivers looked hilarious in their Pikachu costumes. A fan came up with a new name for Nico Mueller, writing, “Nicachu looks cute there.” Another said, “Petition to make Tokyo a triple header, 2 E-Prixs and this Pikachu go-kart street race.” One more commented, “Not blending in with the crowd as well this week, Nico.”Another video featuring Nico alone was shared by Andretti with the caption: “Nico Mueller core.” It shows Mueller doing funny gimmicks while go-karting. A fan commented on the video, “It's Nico's world and we're just living in it.”
Beckmann also shared pictures from the go-karting session on Instagram and wrote, “Tokyo unlocked a wild Pikachu.” Dan Ticktum asked in the comments section, “Is that gen4?” Beckmann responded to him saying, “yea, we were lucky testing the prototype.”Mueller is currently in 14th position in the Formula E Driver Standings. Beckmann is in last place on the list. The drivers will now be taking part in the Round 8 and Round 9 Formula E races on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Norman Nato tops First Free Practice, Taylor Barnard suffers a crashThis is the second season of the Tokyo E-Prix. The Gen3 Evo cars will be racing at the Tokyo Street Circuit in the Tokyo double-header. The Formula E season has many more races to go until the 2025 season comes to an end in July.