Nissan Formula E Team Shines in Tokyo Home Race
The Nissan Formula E Team put on a spectacular show at its home race in Tokyo, with driver Oliver Rowland taking the spotlight by clinching a victory in Round 9 and a second-place finish in Round 8.
Rowland’s Championship Performance
Rowland’s performance over the weekend highlighted his championship pedigree, with a brilliant drive in Round 18 that saw him make a daring last-minute pass on reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) to secure his fourth win of the season. This impressive feat followed a strong second-place finish in Round 8, where he navigated challenging rain-affected conditions after qualifying was canceled. Meanwhile, teammate Norman Nato showed promising pace in practice and qualifying but faced difficulties during the races, finishing 15th in both rounds.
Standings and Achievements
Rowland’s stellar performances have extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to a commanding 77 points, with 161 points in total from four wins and three second-place finishes in nine races. The Nissan Formula E Team now sits atop the Teams’ Standings with 172 points, while Nissan maintains its lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship with 225 points.
Industry Recognition
Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin Corporation, commended the team’s success, stating: “Nissan Formula E Team’s podium in Tokyo energizes our mission to drive innovation through motorsport, pushing the boundaries of electric racing and inspiring the next generation to embrace EV technology with confidence.”
Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal of Nissan Formula E Team, expressed his delight at the team’s achievements, emphasizing the power of collaboration with partners like Petromin and Electromin in advancing sustainable mobility through electric racing.
Future Initiatives
As part of the partnership, Petromin hosted key stakeholders for an exclusive experience at Nissan’s Heritage Collection site and Global Design Center, bridging Saudi Arabia’s e-mobility vision with global automotive innovation. Looking ahead, Nissan Formula E Team and its partners are committed to using future races as a platform to promote EV adoption and sustainable mobility worldwide.
Championship Standings
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Teams’ Championship: P1 (172 points)
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Manufacturers’ Championship: P1 (225 points)
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Oliver Rowland (Driver): P1 (161 points)
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Norman Nato (Driver): P19 (11 points)
Petromin Corporation
Petromin Corporation is a leading energy and mobility company driving transformation through sustainable lubricants, automotive services, and e-mobility solutions across five countries.
Electromin
Electromin, a Petromin company, is Saudi Arabia’s pioneering e-mobility provider, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 electrification goals with smart EV charging infrastructure.
