The Nissan Formula E Team is ready to take on the Excel London Circuit in Rounds 15 & 16 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship this weekend, with its sights firmly set on fighting for the manufacturers’ and teams’ titles.
The squad currently sits second in both standings heading into the last two events of Season 11, but is determined to add to its recent success, after Oliver Rowland won the Drivers’ World Championship last time out in Berlin.
For this weekend’s racing, the Nissan Formula E Team will showcase a special teal blue edition of its iconic cherry blossom livery to celebrate the launch of the all-new, UK-manufactured, Nissan LEAF.
Family-friendly
A true, third-generation electric vehicle, new LEAF is built upon data and expertise collected since the debut of the pioneering first model in 2010, which was the world’s first mass-market electric and zero-emission vehicle. The knowledge from the close-to-700,000 units sold in the last 15 years has helped to create a family-friendly EV with sleek and bold looks throughout.
The Nissan Formula E Team’s visit to London this time last year was a successful one. Oliver Rowland produced an excellent drive, coming through the field from ninth on the grid to take a special victory in front of his home fans.
On the other side of the garage, Norman Nato returns to the cockpit of the #17 Nissan e-4ORCE 05 aiming to build on his strong track record at the Excel London Circuit, which has seen the Frenchman score points in three of the last four races held there.
The track is the only semi-indoor track on the Formula E calendar, weaving through the Excel London exhibition centre, and around the Royal Victoria Docks.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “We’re pleased to arrive in London having already won the drivers’ title and in strong contention for the other two championships.
“We’re also happy to welcome Norman back after he missed the last round. We have great memories at this track, having won the last race here with Oliver.
Maximum points
“Both he and Norman have done well at this circuit in the past and, with Oli already World Champion, we can be aggressive and put our full focus on securing maximum points for the team.”
Oliver Rowland said: “I really like the London circuit, even though I had not been too successful here until last season. I’m feeling relaxed after winning the drivers’ title in Berlin, but we still have the teams’ and manufacturers’ championships to fight for, so we’ll go all in this weekend and enjoy these last two races.”
Norman Nato added: “I’m really excited to head back to London and I’m confident we can have a strong final weekend of the season. The aim is clear – we want to win the teams’ and manufacturers’ titles and we’ll do our best to make that happen.”