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The Nissan Formula E Team delivered an impressive performance across the Berlin double-header, with Oliver Rowland securing podium finishes in both Round 7 and Round 8 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Norman Nato rounded out the weekend on a high note, crossing the line in fifth place in Sunday's race.
Round 7: Rowland Claims His Fourth Podium in Seven Races
Reigning Formula E Drivers' World Champion Oliver Rowland demonstrated strong one-lap pace in Saturday's qualifying session, advancing to the semi-final stage of the Duels and securing third place on the grid. Teammate Norman Nato, meanwhile, narrowly missed out on a top-four finish in his group by just over two-tenths of a second, leaving him to start the E-Prix from 20th position.
Rowland made a composed start and remained firmly within the front group throughout the opening exchanges, briefly moving into the lead before pitting for his Pit Boost stop at the end of Lap 25. He maintained his competitive pace through to the final stages, deploying Attack Mode late in the race and mounting a challenge for second place, before ultimately securing third, his fourth podium finish in seven races this season. On the other side of the garage, Nato chose to activate Attack Mode shortly after his Pit Boost stop, gaining several positions before eventually finishing 18th.
Round 8: Bold Strategy Delivers Outstanding Results
The team's mechanics and engineers worked through the night to prepare for Sunday's race, committing to an ambitious strategy of saving tires in qualifying and deliberately starting from the back of the grid. This approach allowed both drivers to manage their energy reserves in the opening laps and systematically work their way through the field as the race unfolded.
The gamble proved to be a masterstroke. Starting from 18th and 16th respectively, Rowland and Nato steadily advanced into contention as the race approached its halfway point, with both drivers taking turns at the front. Following their final Attack Mode activations in the closing stages, Rowland mounted a direct challenge to the race leader in the dying laps, ultimately crossing the line in second place and claiming the bonus point for the fastest lap. Nato was on course for an equally impressive finish, but a late Full Course Yellow disrupted his momentum, leaving him to settle for fifth at the flag.
Formula E resumes in two weeks, with the series heading to Monaco for a double-header from 15 to 17 May.
Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal, Nissan Formula E Team:
"We arrived in Berlin with a clear determination to turn our season around following a challenging run of races, and we delivered on that intent by accumulating a strong points haul across both E-Prixs. Saturday's result was a testament to the preparation work carried out during the break, with Oli qualifying strongly and executing an excellent race to extract the maximum from the car. Sunday was an even more rewarding day — the strategy was executed to perfection, and our drivers produced standout performances by starting from the back and fighting their way brilliantly through the field. The pace was genuinely strong, and both Oli and Norman expressed real confidence in the car, which tells us we have made a meaningful step forward. Seeing the team's hard work bear fruit in this way is hugely encouraging, and we head to Monaco fully motivated to build on this momentum and carry it through the remainder of the season."
Oliver Rowland, Driver, Nissan Formula E Team:
"I'm absolutely delighted to have stood on the podium in both rounds of this double-header. One-lap qualifying pace has not been my strongest suit this season, so I was genuinely satisfied to line up third on Saturday. We executed a tactically smart race, I managed the cars around me effectively and extended my stint longer than most, benefiting from the slipstream of those who had already made their Pit Boost stop. On Sunday, we committed to a bold strategic call by holding back our new tires from qualifying and saving them for the race itself. We managed our energy intelligently in the early laps and then timed our push to perfection. Both Norman and I fought our way to the front and competed at the highest level — I believe we genuinely had the pace to win today, even if the victory ultimately eluded us. Nonetheless, I leave Berlin extremely satisfied with the overall weekend, and taking podiums on both days is a tremendously encouraging sign."
Norman Nato, Driver, Nissan Formula E Team:
"It was undoubtedly a difficult start to the weekend. The car setup on Saturday wasn't where it needed to be, which impacted both our qualifying performance and our result in the first race. We were fully aware of the need to improve heading into Sunday, and the entire team rose to that challenge, working tirelessly overnight to identify and resolve the underlying issues. The mechanics and engineers showed incredible dedication, and their efforts paid off immediately; I felt a noticeable difference from the very first laps of FP3, which gave me real confidence going into the race. We executed Sunday's E-Prix with great discipline — managing energy intelligently and knowing exactly when to push. Finishing with two cars inside the top five in Formula E is no small achievement, and this result is a significant positive for the team. I want to extend my sincere thanks to every member of the team for their remarkable efforts this weekend, and I'm genuinely excited about what we can achieve in Monaco."
About Nissan in Formula E
Nissan made its all-electric motorsport debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to compete in the series. In Season 7 (2020/21), the company reaffirmed its commitment by announcing a long-term involvement in the championship, encompassing the full GEN3 era spanning from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the conclusion of Season 12 (2025/26).
In April 2022, Nissan completed the acquisition of the e.dams race team, assuming full ownership of its Formula E programme. That same year, the company announced a technical partnership to supply McLaren Racing with Nissan electric powertrain technology throughout the GEN3 era. On 28 March 2024, ahead of the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan further cemented its long-term commitment by becoming the first manufacturer to formally register for the GEN4 era, which extends through to 2030, reinforcing its Ambition 2030 electrification targets.
Season 11 (2024/25) marked a landmark achievement for the team, as Oliver Rowland clinched the Drivers' World Championship with seven podiums, including four victories, three pole positions, and secured the title with two races still remaining.
Nissan's participation in Formula E serves as a dynamic platform to bring the excitement of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience, in alignment with the company's broader goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its operations and product lifecycle by 2050. Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle in key markets by the early 2030s, leveraging the knowledge and technology transfer between the racetrack and the road to deliver superior electric vehicles for customers worldwide.
About Formula E
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship made history in 2020 by becoming the first global sport to achieve net zero carbon certification from inception, having invested in certified climate-protecting projects across all race markets to offset emissions from every season of competition. All competing vehicles are fully electric, with the championship serving as a cutting-edge platform for testing and advancing the latest in electric mobility technology. The world's leading manufacturers compete on iconic street circuits, as Formula E actively champions the widespread adoption of sustainable urban mobility in a concerted effort to combat air pollution and mitigate the impacts of climate change. In addition to this, you can check out the latest car news by visiting Motory Cars News section.
