The Nissan Formula E Team had a tough double-header in Portland, missing out on points in both Rounds 13 and 14 of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Caio Collet, the team’s reserve and simulator driver, made his Formula E debut in place of British driver Oliver Rowland, who was unwell.
Collet, 22 years old and from Brazil, showed his ability straight away, taking a solid seventh in Group B, starting his maiden E-Prix in 14th, narrowly ahead of teammate Sacha Fenestraz in 16th.
In the first race of the weekend, Fenestraz ran as high as second, eventually falling back after taking his second Attack Mode. The Franco-Argentine would finish 15th, with Collet 18th, bringing the squad’s run of ten consecutive points-scores to an end.
During Sunday’s event, the duo battled hard in a chaotic race without reward. Starting 22nd and 14th respectively, Collet put the experience of his first Formula E race weekend to good use to hold his own in several battles, clinching 16th, while Fenestraz ended up in 18th.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “Obviously it’s frustrating to come away from Portland without scoring points.
Speedy recovery
“The car had potential and the team did a good job, but we didn’t quite put everything together.
“It was a tough weekend and it was a shame not to have Oli with us. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back in London next month.”
Season 10 comes to an end next month, when the series visits London for Rounds 15 and 16 on July 20th and 21st.