The Nissan Formula E Team is ready for Round 2 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship this weekend at the Mexico City E-Prix, as the Japanese outfit aims to replicate its stunning victory from Season 11 where Oliver Rowland won from fourth on the grid.
Both Rowland and teammate Norman Nato head to Mexico having shown strong pace in the season opener in São Paulo in December. Rowland drove strongly to go from 13th on the grid to clinch second, although Nato’s good performance went unrewarded.
This weekend’s event will be the 10th time that Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has hosted the Mexico City E-Prix, making it the joint-fourth most visited venue in Formula E history, alongside Circuit de Monaco. The track has featured on the championship’s calendar since Season 2, with the exception of 2021.
The 2.63-kilometre circuit offers a unique experience for the drivers, being located 2,250 metres above sea level. Additionally, it sees the cars go through the stunning stadium section as they navigate their way through Turns 10-14, before then entering the long start/finish straight.
For Season 12, the chicane on the back straight has been removed, offering a better overtaking chance into Turn 9. Alongside Turn 1, these will mark the two best passing opportunities during the race.
Closely matched
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “Mexico is one of our favourite visits of the year, and we’re thrilled to be back. We are happy by the pace demonstrated at the first race in Brazil, with both cars battling at the front. It shows that our preparation for the season was positive and it gives the whole team confidence. We must keep working hard and improving, as it was clear in São Paulo how closely matched the field is.”
Driver Oliver Rowland said: “I can’t wait to be back racing in Mexico City as it’s always such a brilliant atmosphere. My victory there in 2025 was one of the best of my career and the energy from the crowd was incredible.
“We know we need to work hard. Taking 18 points from São Paulo was a positive but we still have aspects to improve on. The trend in the last three Formula E seasons has been that the winner of this E-Prix goes on to claim the drivers’ title, so I’ll be aiming to repeat the success of Season 11.”
Fellow driver Norman Nato added: “Mexico is an very different track layout to Brazil, so we’ll have to lean on our experience around the circuit to extract the best performance possible.
“One of the highlights of this venue is the amazing stadium section – it is unique and very cool to be able to drive through with all the amazing fans in the grandstands cheering us on.
High expectations
“We’ve certainly got high expectations coming into this round and I’ll be aiming to get the most from the car and myself as always.”
Sam Bird, reserve and development driver, commented: “Mexico City is a unique track. It’s a permanent circuit but has a street feel. It’s the highest altitude location we go to, which makes it really physical for the drivers.
“Oli won in amazing style here last year and both drivers showed strong pace in São Paulo, so we definitely have the capability to deliver two positive results and take a good points haul for the team.”