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Oliver Rowland’s long-shot 2024 Formula E title bid is all but over after he was forced to withdraw from this weekend’s Portland double-header on medical grounds
Oliver Rowland had to pull out from the Portland double-header in the 2024 Formula E season due to health reasons, effectively ending his slim chances of winning the title. Caio Collet, an Indy NXT driver, will replace Rowland for Nissan in the United States. Rowland, currently fourth in the standings, missed the races after falling ill and being advised not to travel by medical experts, with Nissan aiming to protect its third place in the teams’ championship. Collet, the reserve and simulator driver for Nissan, faces a tough challenge at Portland as he is unfamiliar with the track, unlike his stint at Indy NXT races. Despite the challenging circumstances, Collet may aim for a finish or points through strategic driving, similar to Taylor Barnard’s performance in Monaco. Nissan will miss Rowland’s aggressive racecraft at a track where understanding energy management is crucial, with hopes resting on Collet’s debut in the championship weekend.
