Nissan Formula E Team’s reserve and simulator driver Sérgio Sette Câmara will make his maiden race appearance for the squad at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship E-Prix in Berlin on 12-13 July.
He will be filling in for Norman Nato, who will be absent due to his World Endurance Championship commitments.
An experienced Formula E driver, Sette Câmara has taken part in 66 races since he made his series debut in 2020. The 27-year-old joined the Nissan Formula E Team ahead of Season 11, and has been working in the team’s simulator and development car throughout the campaign so far.
The event will mark Sette Câmara’s first official outing for the squad in the Nissan e-4ORCE 05. He will be looking to help the team continue its excellent form so far this season, which sees the outfit sit second in the Teams’ Championship, with Nissan currently topping the Manufacturers’ Standings with five rounds to go.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team, said: “It’s a shame Norman can’t be with us in Berlin, but we’re delighted to have Sérgio stepping in.
Best man for the job
“Sérgio’s extensive experience in Formula E and his time with the team this season make him the best-placed driver to take on this challenge.
“Formula E is a unique series and, as we’ve seen in the championship in recent seasons, it can be difficult for drivers to come in and immediately be on the pace. However, we are confident we have the best man for the job and look forward to seeing what he can do.”
Sette Câmara said: “I’m excited to race for the Nissan Formula E Team in Berlin. It’s a good opportunity for me to step into one of the leading cars in the championship, something I haven’t experienced before in this series, and I feel ready to give my all.”