The Nissan Formula E Team is aiming to build on its strong start to the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as it heads to Miami for Round 3.
Following last year’s return to the city for the first time since 2015, the series moves to a new venue for this weekend’s event: the Miami International Autodrome.
Season 11 Drivers’ World Champion Oliver Rowland has enjoyed a great start to his title defence, picking up podium finishes in both São Paulo and Mexico City.
The Brit will be looking to build on these results in Miami as he aims to improve on his current position of third in the Drivers’ Standings.
On the other side of the garage, Norman Nato has shown positive pace across the first two rounds, although in-race incidents have prevented him from scoring more points.
Crucial session
The French driver has strong form in the USA, finishing in the top 10 on every visit to the country, including taking pole position and crossing the line first in Miami last year, before a post-race penalty dropped him to sixth.
To kick off the event, the Nissan Formula E Team will field rookie and simulator driver Abbi Pulling and Formula 2 racer Gabriele Minì in Rookie Free Practice. The session will be crucial for gathering track data ahead of Rowland and Nato’s first outings on the track.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “We’re delighted to be heading back to Miami and to be taking on a brand-new track for Round 3 of the season. The United States is an important market for Nissan, so we’re delighted to be back racing in the country and will aim to put on a great show for our American fans.
Incredibly competitive
“We’ve started well in São Paulo and Mexico City, so our target is to continue on this positive trend and to score strong points with both cars.”
Oliver Rowland said: “Taking podiums in the opening two races has been a great way to start the season. The grid has proven to be incredibly competitive, so staying consistent will be really important.
“It’s a relatively short lap, which will bring its own challenges, and we’re expecting a much different race compared to São Paulo and Mexico City, with less energy saving. It will be great to have Abbi and Gabriele on track in Rookie Free Practice to help us, considering it’s a new track for Formula E.”
Norman Nato added: “I’m happy with the way we’ve been performing so far in Season 12, even though the standings don’t show how strong we are. I’m feeling really comfortable in the car in both qualifying and race conditions, and I’m excited to be heading to Miami.”