With just two rounds remaining in the high-stakes 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Nissan Formula E Team heads to the Excel London Circuit with a clear objective: seal the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ titles to cap off an already historic season.
After Oliver Rowland clinched the Drivers’ Championship in emphatic style in Berlin, the Japanese outfit now sits second in both remaining standings. But the team’s ambitions haven’t cooled — if anything, they’ve intensified.
Gunning for Glory on Familiar Ground
The Excel London Circuit, a unique 2.09-kilometer semi-indoor layout winding through the Royal Victoria Docks and the exhibition center, has long been a fan favorite and a strategic wildcard on the calendar. It also brings fond memories for Nissan, who claimed victory here last season with Rowland charging from ninth on the grid to the top step of the podium — a defining moment in his career and for the team.
This weekend, Nissan will return with momentum, experience, and a striking new look. In celebration of the all-new, UK-built Nissan LEAF, the team will debut a special teal blue edition of its cherry blossom livery. The third-generation LEAF represents over a decade of EV innovation, with nearly 700,000 units sold since its groundbreaking 2010 debut. Nissan’s Formula E campaign continues to serve as a live testbed for electric performance, seamlessly blending racing and road-car development.
All Eyes on Rowland and Nato
With his championship trophy secured, Rowland heads into London with nothing to lose and everything to fight for on behalf of the team. “We’ve been racing here for years now, and it’s always a physical challenge,” Rowland said. “Qualifying and strategy will be crucial, especially with how difficult overtaking is. But I’m feeling relaxed and ready to give it everything.”
Rowland’s confidence is well placed — the London track’s tight corners and indoor-outdoor transitions demand pinpoint precision and energy efficiency. A resurfaced section promises more grip, but the complexity remains, especially if rain arrives to further complicate setup and strategy.
On the other side of the garage, Norman Nato returns to the cockpit of the #17 Nissan e-4ORCE 05 after missing the previous round. Known for his consistency at the Excel layout — with points in three of his last four starts — the Frenchman is eager to end the season on a high. “It’s a classic Formula E track — tight, technical, and unpredictable,” Nato said. “We know what’s at stake. The goal is clear.”
Strategy, Grit, and All-Wheel Drive
In a championship where tenths can decide titles, Nissan’s reserve driver Sérgio Sette Câmara underlined the uniqueness of the London layout. “Driving indoors is such a cool experience, but it takes a few laps to get used to it,” he said. “With All-Wheel Drive and a more powerful Attack Mode this year, strategy will be more important than ever.”
The semi-indoor layout presents a number of overtaking opportunities — notably into Turn 1 and the outdoor Turn 10-11 chicane — but qualifying performance will likely dictate race outcomes more than on any other circuit. Nissan’s drivers and engineers have prepared accordingly.
A Championship on the Line
Team Principal Tommaso Volpe remains cautiously optimistic. “We’re proud to have already secured the drivers’ title, but we’re pushing just as hard for the other two. With Oliver and Norman’s form on this track, and the momentum we’ve built, we believe it’s possible,” he said. “We’ll be aggressive, smart, and united — and we’re ready to leave it all out there.”
As the curtain prepares to fall on Formula E Season 11, Nissan Formula E Team stands on the verge of a landmark achievement. With speed, strategy, and a dash of teal blue flair, they’re ready to chase down the final trophies of a remarkable campaign.
Source: Nissan
