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Sam Bird heaped praise on NEOM McLaren powertrain partner Nissan after securing the brand’s first victory in Formula E’s GEN3 era in Sao Paulo. The win was also Bird’s first of the current generati…
Sam Bird praised NEOM McLaren’s powertrain partner Nissan after achieving the brand’s first win in Formula E’s GEN3 era in Sao Paulo. He highlighted the hard work put in by McLaren and Nissan to catch up to leading teams like Jaguar and Porsche but acknowledged that there is still progress to be made. Bird emphasized the need to learn from the win and continue improving in upcoming races.
Factory driver Oliver Rowland also commended the efforts of the team and mentioned their anticipation for a significant improvement in the next season. Despite some current limitations, Rowland expressed confidence that with continued hard work, both McLaren and Nissan can establish themselves among the top teams in Formula E.
The win at the Sao Paulo E-Prix was a significant milestone for Bird, ending a two-season victory drought and bringing him closer to the all-time Formula E wins record. Bird described the win as special and acknowledged the unexpected achievement of winning a race early in the season. He emphasized the need to remain focused and continue working towards further success in the championship.
