Yokohama, Japan: Team Nissan Formula E prepares for the first double-header of the 2024 World Championship, aiming to score key points under the floodlights of the Diriyah circuit
After one incredible comeback in Mexico City which saw Oliver Rowland earn nine positions and finish one step away from the points, he and teammate Sacha Fenestraz are determined to exploit all the qualities of the Nissan e-4ORCE 04 to conquer a among the top positions in the next race in Saudi Arabia.
The only one night race of the Formula E calendar, the Diriyah E-Prix has earned its place among the most loved and followed events of the series. The city circuit represents a very demanding challenge but exhilarating. The high-speed downhill section between turns 6-14 requires maximum concentration and couragewhile the rapid rate of tire wear imposes a race management extremely careful and well planned by the pilots.
These characteristics, combined with the strong possibility of accidents and Safety Car, forces competitors to find a balance between risk and caution to reach the top step of the podium. The challenge will start on Thursday 26 January with free practice 1, before Round 2 on Friday, with qualifying at 3.20pm and the race at 8pm. Same roadmap for the third round on Saturday.
Nissan Formula E team: the important relationship with Saudi Arabia
Nissan boasts a strong bond with Saudi Arabiawhich dates back as far as 1957, when the first Nissan vehicles were delivered to the country. Petromin Nissanthe company’s official local dealer since 2016, represents an important part of this legacy, with an important presence in the areawhich includes 18 showrooms and 16 after-sales centers nationwide.
The two brands will exploit the setting of the Diriyah E-Prix for strengthen their collaborationas Petromin Nissan will once again the official partner of Team Nissan of Formula E for the event. Working together, these two important realities they will highlight the commitment to innovation and for customer service, key values that both share and on which they focus heavily.
The voices of the protagonists
We’ve seen some encouraging signs in Mexico, even if the result wasn’t what we wanted. Oliver and Sacha worked well as a team, showing that we have a strong pair of drivers to build on for the season. We know we have a strong car and our goal for Diriyah is resolve any problems and get to the finish line without a hitch. […] We are excited to collaborate with Petromin Nissan for the championship race in Saudi Arabia. Represents a key partner in one of Nissan’s most important markets and we look forward to share emotions of Formula E with their customers during the event.
Tommaso Volpe, CEO and team principal of the Nissan Formula E Team.
Diriyah is one of my favorite tracks on the Formula E calendar. Its blind corners and low margin of error they make driving exciting, and I have fond memories of it when I scored my first point in Formula E. Although the final result in Mexico it wasn’t what we wanted, we showed good pace in qualifying, so our preparation was focused on bring this performance back to the race too. Of course, this type of event is always challenging and tiringbut if we can work together to find the right rhythm in the two races, then I’m confident we can bring it home a nice haul of points.
Sacha Fenestraz, driver, Nissan Formula E Team.
The first event in Mexico was fundamental for accumulate experience and we collected a lot of positive data after a good comeback in the race. We will try to maintain this momentum, approaching the race with the utmost serenity. Diriyah is a difficult track to overtake on, so we have to maximize our performance in qualifying. Free practice will be important, to put us in a comfortable position ahead of the rest of the weekend. It’s nice run at nightis the only event of its kind of the season and the show is always great for the fansso I can’t wait to run!
Oliver Rowland, driver, Nissan Formula E Team.
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