The Nissan Formula E Team is making final preparations ahead of this weekend’s Berlin E-Prix double-header, which marks Rounds 13 and 14 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Oliver Rowland comes into the event leading the Drivers’ Standings by 69 points thanks to his excellent season so far, which has seen him take three pole positions and seven podiums, including four victories.
Rowland has a good track record at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, securing his maiden win in the series there with the team in 2020, along with three further podiums, including a pair of third-place finishes last season.
The team’s reserve and simulator driver Sérgio Sette Câmara will partner Rowland this weekend, standing in for Norman Nato, who will be absent due to his World Endurance Championship commitments. The Brazilian has been working with the squad since the start of Season 11 and has plenty of Formula E experience, having taken part in 66 E-Prixs to date since debuting at the Berlin event in Season 6.
The outfit has scored points in 10 out of 12 races this season, and will be aiming to keep up that run as it looks to move up from second-place and back into the lead of the Teams’ Championship. Meanwhile, Nissan still holds a three-point advantage in the Manufacturers’ Standings with four races to go in the current campaign.
Following the event, Formula E will hold its annual Berlin Rookie Test on Monday. The Nissan Formula E Team will field the squad’s rookie and simulator driver Abbi Pulling together with Formula 2 racer Gabriele Minì.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “Berlin is a track we are familiar with and we have been successful there in the past, especially with Oliver.
“The layout has changed slightly from last year, but we have plenty of data from previous seasons and know what to expect. There is a lot at stake this weekend, but the team is very motivated and focused, so I am confident that we have what it takes to perform and bring the points we need back home.”
Very excited
Oliver Rowland said: “I’ve got some good memories of Berlin; my first win in Formula E was a special one, and then we had two strong races last year, so I’m looking forward to being back. It’s a track we know well, even though there are a few changes to the layout this year, but we know the ins and outs of the surface and we’re targeting a strong event.”
Sérgio Sette Câmara added: “I’m obviously very excited to drive this weekend. I’ve been with the team at a lot of races, but there’s no feeling like being in the car.
“I’ll give my best and won’t put too much pressure on myself, but I would love to help the team in all three championships, so I’ll strive to score points which would be an amazing result.”