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McLaren dropping off the Formula E grid is also a massive blow to current championship leader Nissan
The demise of the McLaren Formula E team is bad news for current manufacturers’ championship leader Nissan, as efforts to save McLaren and relaunch it under a new identity have failed, leaving Nissan without a customer team and development ally overnight. This is a huge blow to Nissan’s chances of winning the manufacturers’ crown next season, as McLaren has significantly contributed to its current lead in the championship standings. McLaren’s exit reduces Nissan’s presence on the grid by 50%, leaving it outnumbered by Porsche, its main rival. Despite these challenges, Nissan’s team principal remains confident in Formula E’s long-term potential and believes that the current setbacks are temporary. The real value of franchises in Formula E is a concern for big manufacturers like Nissan, as the sport faces uncertainties with team exits and lack of serious interest in new entrants.
