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In the first of an exclusive two-part interview with Motorsport Week, Nissan’s FIA Formula E Team Principal Tommaso Volpe gives his views on Season 10, the redemption of Oliver Rowland’s career as well as the controversial removal of Sacha Fenestraz from its driver line-up. It is fair to say that Nissan exceeded expectations in FE […]
In Formula E Season 10, Nissan performed better than expected, setting the stage for a strong push in Season 11. Led by Oliver Rowland, the team surprised many with a fourth-place finish in the Teams’ Championship and Rowland’s commendable fourth place in the Drivers’ standings. Despite not changing their initial targets at the beginning of the season, the team was pleasantly surprised by their consistent performance. They initially aimed for P4 or P5 but eventually set their sights on the top three positions as they saw success early on.
However, Rowland missing two races in Portland and teammate Sacha struggling affected their final standing. The team still felt they achieved their objectives but were aware of missed opportunities. Rowland’s absence in the peloton-style races in Portland was particularly regrettable, as those were where he excelled. Mistakes in car setup, like in the Italy race, cost them potential victories, highlighting areas for improvement for the team moving forward. Despite setbacks, Rowland’s strong performance in Season 10 reaffirmed his talent, leaving no doubts about his abilities.
