Nissan Dominates Final valencia Test, Signaling Potential Championship Challenge in Season 12
Nissan concluded pre-season testing in Valencia as the team to beat, topping both sessions on the final day of running, October 31st. Norman Nato set the pace in the morning, while reigning champion Oliver Rowland finished quickest in the afternoon session, indicating strong performance and reliability heading into the 2025/26 season - designated Season 12.
The positive results from the Valencia test offer a crucial early indicator of potential frontrunners for the upcoming season. While testing results don’t guarantee race-day success, Nissan’s consistent presence in the top five alongside Mahindra Racing, suggests both teams have made important strides in planning.Rowland, aiming for a consecutive championship title, will be looking to translate this testing pace into on-track victories when the season begins.
Both Nissan drivers featured within the overall top five classification, a feat also achieved by Mahindra Racing. The final day’s results build on reporting from October 31st, where Rowland was described as “best of the rest” following the sixth and final session.
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