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Nissan Formula E Team Excels At Berlin Rookie Test With Gabriele Minì Leading Both Sessions
Nissan Formula E Team had a successful Rookie Test in Berlin, with Gabriele Minì setting the fastest times in both morning and afternoon sessions. Abbi Pulling, in her role as rookie and simulator driver, showed promising speed and improved throughout the day. Despite feeling unwell, Pulling completed 98 laps at Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, finishing just over a second behind the leader.
Minì also drove the Nissan e-4ORCE 05 for the second time this season. He continued his strong performance from Jeddah by topping both sessions in Berlin. The Italian racer completed 97 laps and set the fastest time of the entire Berlin E-Prix weekend. This marked his third event with Nissan, showcasing his consistent pace.
The Rookie Test aimed to gather extensive data on various aspects of a Formula E weekend. Both drivers engaged in multiple race simulations and qualifying runs at 300 and 350kW power levels. They also tested different setup options to maximise performance insights for future races.
Tommaso Volpe, team principal of Nissan Formula E Team, expressed satisfaction with the day's outcomes. "We’re very happy with how the day went," he stated. "We set several objectives for the test and both drivers followed our ambitious plan well and delivered what we needed."
Abbi Pulling reflected on her experience: "I’m delighted to be here with Nissan Formula E Team in my new role as rookie and simulator driver, and pleased with the work we did today." She acknowledged that adapting to the car's unique features took time but felt stronger compared to her previous outing in Madrid.
Gabriele Minì shared his thoughts on the test: "It was a really strong day, we had good pace from the start and were able to top both sessions." He appreciated feeling the car's power at 350kW during push laps, hoping his feedback would benefit the team.
Nissan's Commitment to Formula E
Nissan debuted in all-electric racing during Season 5 (2018/19) of ABB FIA Formula E Championship as Japan's first manufacturer in this series. By Season 7 (2020/21), they committed long-term to GEN3 era racing until Season 12 (2025/26). In April 2022, Nissan acquired e.dams race team ownership.
The automaker announced plans to supply its EV powertrain technology to McLaren Racing throughout GEN3 era. Ahead of Tokyo E-Prix on March 28th, 2024, Nissan confirmed its commitment through GEN4 era until 2030 aligning with Ambition 2030 electrification targets.
Formula E: A Platform for Innovation
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship achieved net zero carbon footprint status since inception in 2020 by investing in climate-protecting projects across race markets. All cars are electric-powered; this series serves as a competitive platform for testing cutting-edge electric technology advancements.
Formula E promotes sustainable mobility adoption within city centres aiming to reduce air pollution impacts while combating climate change effects globally through exciting street circuit races featuring world-class manufacturers competing against each other.
Nissan participates in Formula E not only for racing excitement but also to showcase zero-emission electric vehicles' fun factor worldwide while transferring knowledge between racetrack innovations into customer-ready products enhancing overall electric vehicle offerings towards achieving carbon neutrality goals by mid-century across operations lifecycle globally.
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