Double-header success sees Oliver Rowland extend his title lead while Nissan tops the Manufacturers’ Standings
Monaco, Monte-Carlo – The glamour and unpredictability of Monaco played host to an electrifying double-header in the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, where Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland delivered a commanding performance across both races. With a sensational win in Round 6 on Saturday and a pole position followed by a second-place finish on Sunday, Rowland now sits firmly atop the Drivers’ Championship, while Nissan continues to lead the Manufacturers’ Standings after seven rounds.
Saturday Surge: Strategic Brilliance and Late-Race Heroics
Starting from P2 after a strong qualifying duel, Rowland demonstrated razor-sharp precision and racecraft on Saturday. Executing a well-timed Pit Boost on Lap 18, the British driver rejoined the fray in a net-third position, but his pace was relentless. With a perfectly orchestrated Attack Mode strategy and decisive overtakes in the final laps, Rowland surged to victory — his third of the season — on one of motorsport’s most iconic circuits.
Teammate Norman Nato endured a more challenging outing in the #17 car. Starting from 18th, the Frenchman activated his Attack Mode early and made up four positions to finish 14th, showing glimmers of pace despite technical difficulties from the outset of the weekend.
Sunday Showdown: Pole Position in the Wet and a Well-Earned Podium
Overnight rain threw fresh challenges into the mix on Sunday, but Rowland rose to the occasion once again. In a chaotic qualifying session, he showcased his wet-weather prowess to claim his first pole position of the season. The race itself demanded caution and calculation — conditions were slippery, and overtaking was fraught with risk.
Rowland held the lead early on before slipping to second as rivals deployed their Attack Modes. Despite a moment of controversy that required him to relinquish a position to avoid a penalty, he kept his composure and brought the car home in P2 — capping off a near-perfect weekend in the principality.
Meanwhile, Nato improved on Saturday’s result, starting 15th and finishing 13th. Although still shy of the points, the French driver showed a more stable performance following setup adjustments, but was ultimately unable to break out of the midfield pack due to the treacherous track conditions and traffic.
A Championship on the Rise
With a 48-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship, Rowland’s consistency is becoming the backbone of Nissan’s 2024/25 campaign. The team now sits second in the Teams’ Championship, closing in on the top, while maintaining its grip on the Manufacturers’ Standings — a testament to its strategic ingenuity and improving race pace across both drivers.
Voices from the Team
Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal, Nissan Formula E Team, reflected on the team’s Monaco performance:
“It’s special to have such a successful weekend during the first-ever double-header here in Monaco. Saturday’s strategy was flawless, and Oli delivered the win with real authority. Sunday’s race was more complex with the wet weather, but taking pole and finishing second was a fantastic achievement. Norman had a tough weekend overall, but we made progress and we’ll focus on getting both cars into the points next time out in Tokyo.”
Oliver Rowland, buoyed by his standout performance, added:
“It doesn’t get much better than a win and a second place in Monaco! We nailed the strategy on Saturday, and even though Sunday was tricky with the conditions and the incident where I had to give a place back, we still came away with strong points. It’s been a great weekend and now I’m focused on Tokyo — it’s our home race and one I really enjoyed last year.”
Norman Nato remained optimistic despite a frustrating few days:
“It’s been a tough weekend for me, but we made improvements and I’m feeling more comfortable in the car. The conditions made it hard to climb the order, but we have Tokyo next, and I’ll be working with the team to turn things around.”
Next Stop: Tokyo – Nissan’s Home Turf
The championship now shifts to Tokyo on 17–18 May, where Nissan will race on home soil in front of its local fans. With momentum building and a title campaign gathering steam, expectations are high for another strong showing — particularly with Rowland aiming to extend his championship advantage and Nato eager to return to form.
