“I feel like we’re all professionals in this paddock. Everyone is allowed to have their identity a bit more than when you’re on the F1 ladder, when you have to be squeaky clean and can’t say anything, really – especially in our society, and I’ve got a real problem with that to be honest, I think it’s ridiculous.
“All the fans ask for characters and people who are different, and the big corporations who put the money in ask for the opposite. So it’s obviously a bit of a balance – you’ve got to please both.
“At the end of the day, I feel like eventually society will allow characters to express themselves a bit more but at the moment I’ve still got to – unfortunately – keep the filter on opinions and things. I’ve got to keep my head down and establish myself, but Formula E allows you to create your own identity – the more results you get, the more ammunition you’ve got to say what you want.”
Ticktum believes that he will be in line not just with the quirky, rapid-fire nature of the series’ personality, but also its forward-thinking outlook.
“I feel like the world is obviously quite slow reacting to various things,” he says.
“This championship is promoting sustainability which is obviously very important for not only electric technology in cars, but also raising awareness of helping the planet – I’m quite onboard with that.”
The former Red Bull junior is known for his attacking style which, along with energy management, might come in handy in FE, considering that the phrase ‘rubbing is racing’ might as well be a mission statement on some of the series’ claustrophobic city-based circuits.