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Qualifying ahead of the eighth round of the 2025 Formula E season has been cancelled, following persistent heavy showers in Tokyo.
Formula E has cancelled qualifying for the opening race of the Tokyo E-Prix double-header due to unsafe track conditions caused by significant rainfall. The drivers faced wet conditions from the start of second practice on Saturday morning, and the rain continued to intensify. As a result, the grid for Saturday’s race will be determined by the results from second practice, putting Oliver Rowland on pole position. Heavy rain is expected to continue, but the weather looks more promising for the race start at 15:00 local time. Rowland will lead the field in Nissan’s home race, with Edoardo Mortara starting alongside him for Mahindra.
