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Nissan looks set to stick with Sacha Fenestraz, who finished 130 points and 13 positions behind team-mate Oliver Rowland in 2024. Sam Smith explains why it has kept him – and who it might try to grab longer-term
Nissan plans to retain Sacha Fenestraz for the final season of his current deal amidst consideration of a major acquisition in preparation for the Gen4 era starting in 2026. Despite Fenestraz’s challenging season and interest in other drivers like Antonio Felix da Costa and Stoffel Vandoorne, Nissan’s loyalty and lack of viable alternatives led to the decision to stick with Fenestraz. The situation intensified during a race in Portland when Fenestraz was outperformed by his teammate’s rookie stand-in. However, despite setbacks, Nissan remains committed to Fenestraz and aims for both drivers to be strong contenders in the upcoming season to compete for the championship. The decision to maintain stability with Fenestraz alongside long-term contracted driver Oliver Rowland stems from the need for a consistent start to test and develop with the Gen3 Evo car. Tommaso Volpe, Nissan’s team principal, believes in Fenestraz’s potential and anticipates his development into a competitive Formula E driver in the future.
