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Nissan Formula E Team Aims For Strong Performance At Mexico City E-Prix This Weekend
Nissan Formula E Team is gearing up for the Mexico City E-Prix, the second round of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. After a strong showing in São Paulo, drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato are eager to continue their momentum in Mexico. This event, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, is a staple in the Formula E calendar, except for 2021.
The Mexico City circuit presents unique challenges due to its high altitude of 2,250 meters above sea level. This makes it the highest track on the 2024/25 calendar. The venue is renowned for its stadium section where cars navigate through Turns 13-18 amidst cheering crowds before hitting the long start/finish straight.
Nissan has a significant presence in Mexico, having operated there for over six decades. The company established its first manufacturing plant outside Japan in Mexico in 1966. Since then, more than 14 million vehicles and over 15 million engines have been produced locally for both domestic and international markets.
Track activities commence on Friday at 17:00 (UTC-6), with qualifying scheduled for Saturday at 09:40 and the race at 14:00. Tommaso Volpe, Nissan Formula E Team's managing director and team principal, expressed excitement about racing in Mexico. He highlighted Nissan's dominance in the local market with four of the top-10 best-selling cars being Nissan models.
Oliver Rowland is enthusiastic about returning to Mexico City after a break. He aims to capitalise on their promising performance in São Paulo by avoiding mistakes and securing strong points. Rowland emphasised the importance of finding an optimal setup during practice to qualify well and start from the front.
Driver Insights
Norman Nato shares his excitement about racing in Mexico, noting that it's always a special experience due to the passionate fans. He mentioned that after Brazil, it was crucial to recharge mentally and physically while also preparing thoroughly at the factory for a strong start to 2025.
Sérgio Sette Câmara, reserve and simulator driver for Nissan Formula E Team, described Mexico as one of the most anticipated races due to its welcoming atmosphere and enthusiastic crowd. He noted that with new all-wheel drive GEN3 Evo cars, exiting the final corner onto the pit straight will be thrilling.
Nissan's Commitment to Formula E
Nissan entered Formula E in Season 5 (2018/19) as the first Japanese manufacturer in this all-electric series. In Season 7 (2020/21), they committed long-term to Formula E's Gen3 era running until Season 12 (2025/26). In April 2022, Nissan acquired full ownership of e.dams race team.
In March 2024, ahead of Tokyo E-Prix debut, Nissan reaffirmed its commitment by signing up for Gen4 era until 2030. This aligns with their Ambition 2030 electrification targets aiming for carbon neutrality by mid-century through electrifying all-new vehicle offerings by early next decade.
Formula E's Sustainability Efforts
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship achieved net zero carbon footprint certification from inception in 2020 by investing in climate-protecting projects across race markets offsetting emissions each season. All cars are powered by electricity promoting sustainable mobility combating air pollution globally.
The championship serves as a competitive platform testing latest electric technology advancements among world's leading manufacturers racing on street circuits encouraging adoption of sustainable practices within urban centres worldwide addressing climate change impacts effectively through innovative solutions.
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