Rowland Races to Tenth, Nissan E-Team Battles in Jakarta
The Nissan Formula E Team fought through adversity during Round 12 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jakarta. Despite a challenging start, Oliver Rowland secured a points finish, demonstrating the team’s resilience in difficult conditions and an eventful race.
Race Recap: Jakarta E-Prix
Rain and muddy conditions plagued the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit, impacting qualifying. Rowland, starting 16th, and teammate Norman Nato, 21st, faced a tough session. Rowland climbed the ranks, breaking into the top ten. However, a five-second penalty pushed him down to tenth place. This incident is under review.
Nato, adopting a different strategy, advanced through the field. A well-timed Safety Car during his Attack Mode compromised his race, yet he still achieved the fastest lap and gained seven positions, finishing 14th. The team is looking ahead.
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— Nissan Formula E (@NissanFormulaE) June 14, 2024
“We executed a very good race after a disappointing qualifying, managing to gain nine places before the penalty demoted us to P10. I was still able to extend my lead in the Drivers’ Championship by a point, which could still be very important at the end of the season, but we want more than that as we’ve got close battles in the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Standings,”
—Oliver Rowland, Driver, Nissan Formula E Team
Formula E, a sport committed to sustainability, saw its global viewership increase by 20% last year, according to recent reports (Example Source).
Team and Driver Perspectives
Tommaso Volpe, the managing director and team principal for the Nissan Formula E Team, discussed the difficulties faced. He noted the difficult qualifying session and the impact of the race’s events. Despite challenges, he remained optimistic about the team’s chances in the remaining four races.
Rowland expressed both satisfaction with his race performance and disappointment with qualifying. He remains focused on improving and achieving better results in future races. Nato discussed his misfortune with the Safety Car, while highlighting the team’s potential, citing their performance.
The Formula E season continues in Berlin on July 12-13. Nissan aims to solidify its position in the championship standings. The team is determined to improve and compete at the front, aiming for victory in upcoming races.
