Nissan Targets London Formula E Glory and LEAF Launch
Nissan Formula E Team heads to the ExCeL London Circuit for Rounds 15 and 16 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, determined to turn its second‑place standing into manufacturers’ and teams’ triumphs after Oliver Rowland sealed the Drivers’ crown in Berlin.
The squad arrives with momentum and a fresh teal blue twist on its iconic cherry blossom livery, celebrating the launch of the UK‑built third‑generation Nissan LEAF. Data from nearly 700,000 LEAFs sold since 2010 shape the family-friendly EV’s bold design and refined zero-emission performance.
Rowland thrilled home fans in London last season, slicing through the field from ninth to victory. Team‑mate Norman Nato, back in the #17 Nissan e‑4ORCE 05, has scored in three of the last four races on this track and aims to extend that record.
The 2.09‑kilometre semi‑indoor circuit threads through ExCeL London and along Royal Victoria Dock. Tight corners and narrow sections restrict passing, making qualifying even more critical. Turn one and the outside run into the Turn 10–11 chicane present the clearest overtaking chances before the cars dive back inside at Turn 16.
Free practice begins on Friday at 16:00 BST, with qualifying at 12:20 and lights out at 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday, setting the stage for a gripping season finale in the British capital.
Tommaso Volpe declares, “We’re pleased to arrive in London having already won the drivers’ title and in strong contention for the other two championships, which was one of our targets for this season. We’re also happy to welcome Norman back after he missed the last round. We have great memories at this track, having won the last race here with Oliver. Both he and Norman have performed well at this circuit in the past, and, with Oli already a World Champion, we can be aggressive and put our full focus on securing maximum points for the team. The gaps won’t be easy to overturn, but I have full confidence in our engineers and drivers, and we’re ready to give it our all to come out on top.”
Rowland adds, “I like the London circuit, even though I have not been too successful here until last season. We’ve been racing at this track for many years, so everyone is familiar with it. It’s a fun circuit to drive, and we know what’s required from the car in terms of energy management. Part of the circuit has been resurfaced, which should provide us with more grip. I expect the races to be physically tough, with overtaking likely to be difficult. Pit Boost and Attack Mode strategies will be crucial to gaining positions. I’m feeling relaxed after winning the drivers’ title in Berlin, but we still have the teams’ and manufacturers’ championships to fight for, so we’ll go all in this weekend and enjoy these last two races.”
Nato agrees, “I’m excited to head back to London. I enjoy the challenge of the track; it has the classic Formula E feel, and it’s tough to put a lap together with the change in grip from indoor to outdoor. It makes the car's setup a bit more challenging, especially in rainy conditions. I’m confident we can have a strong final weekend of the season. The aim is clear - we want to win the teams’ and manufacturers’ titles, and we’ll do our best to make that happen.”
Reserve driver Sérgio Sette Câmara concludes, “London is so different to any other track we have on the Formula E calendar, and it’s one of my favourite circuits. The most obvious difference is the semi‑indoor layout. It takes a few laps to get used to driving inside, but it’s a cool feature! The layout is similar to Tokyo; it’s very narrow and twisty, which makes overtaking difficult. With Attack Mode now more powerful than in previous visits here, thanks to the All‑Wheel Drive, it will mean that a mixture of qualifying well and a good strategy will be crucial for scoring a strong result.”