Nissan Formula E Team clinches superb Monaco victory

Rowland bounces back from Saturday disappointment to take first win of Season 12

MONACO, Monte-Carlo – Nissan Formula E Team claimed victory at Monaco in Round 10 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Oliver Rowland, recovering superbly from a difficult Saturday in the Principality.

Lining up 12th and 14th for Saturday’s Round 9, both Rowland and teammate Norman Nato had difficulties on the streets of Monte-Carlo. Rowland saved his energy well initially, allowing him to move up into the top 10, before a puncture forced him to pit. After coming in again to complete his Pit Boost stop, the Brit showed solid pace but was too far back to recover, crossing the line in 15th.

In the #23 car, Nato was given a drive-through penalty for a tire pressure infringement in the opening stages, which compromised his strategy and, despite his best efforts, the Frenchman finished 14th.

In qualifying for today’s Round 10, both drivers showed better one-lap pace, as Rowland progressed to the Duels to secure eighth on the grid, while Nato narrowly missed out by just 0.017 seconds, starting just behind in ninth.

Rowland saved energy well during the first part of the E-Prix and waited for the opportunity to move forward, which came on Lap 20, when he took his final six minutes of Attack Mode. An excellent strategy from the team allowed the Brit to make his way up into the lead of the race within just three laps of activating his Attack Mode. He then expertly controlled the remainder of the event, wrapping up his and the team’s first victory of Season 12, also securing an additional point for fastest lap.

On the other side of the garage, Nato showed solid early pace as he battled inside the top 10. However, at the end of Lap 5 coming through the final corner, the Frenchman was pushed into the barrier by another car, suffering race ending damage.

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Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: “We’re delighted to win for the second year running in Monaco. Saturday wasn’t the easiest day for us, even though our race pace was solid, both drivers were unfortunate during the event. However, we bounced back well as a team today, with an amazing strategy along with a dominant drive from Oli as he made his way up expertly from eighth. This weekend has represented our season so far, with the first day being unfortunate and the second E-Prix showing what we can do. I’m confident that Oli’s victory can help us unlock our potential heading into the second half of the campaign, as we aim for more consistent performances.”

Oliver Rowland, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: “I’m so pleased to secure my first win of the season and it’s very special to take victory in Monaco again! Saturday’s race was frustrating with the unavoidable puncture, but the pace we showed gave us confidence heading into today. It was a crazy race with a lot of drivers starting out at such a high pace. I knew we had to remain disciplined and stick to our plan as well as staying out of trouble. I was always confident throughout as the team kept me well informed and we took the second Attack Mode at the perfect time. It’s been an up and down first half of the season, but I know if we can improve in qualifying then we’ll be fighting towards the front for the remainder of the year.”

Norman Nato, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: “It was a challenging weekend for me, qualifying was tough on Saturday and then the early penalty compromised our race. We had better one-lap pace today, and then Oli and I worked well together in the opening laps as we saved energy and maintained our positions. Unfortunately, I was pushed into the barrier at the final corner on Lap 5, forcing me to retire, which was a shame after such a positive start. It’s frustrating as we had a good strategy and will never know where we could’ve finished today. Congratulations to Oli for the victory! I’m confident that we can turn it around and score big points in the upcoming races.”

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About Nissan in Formula E

Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.

In Season 7 (2020/21), Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the GEN3 era, which will run from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) of the all-electric racing series.

In April 2022, Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

On 28th March 2024, ahead of the first ever Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan announced its long term commitment to Formula E, becoming the first manufacturer to sign up for the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030, reinforcing its pledge to its Ambition 2030 electrification targets.

Season 11 (2024/25) saw Nissan Formula E Team secure the Drivers’ World Championship with Oliver Rowland as the Brit took seven podiums, including four victories, and three pole positions, winning the title with two races to go.

For Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Nissan Formula E Team drivers are Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.

Nissan races in Formula E to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle offering by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.

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About Formula E

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint from inception back in 2020, having invested in certified climate-protecting projects in all race markets to offset emissions from every season of electric racing.

All cars in the championship are powered by electricity, with the series acting as a competitive platform to test and develop the latest in electric technology.

The World's greatest manufacturers race against each other on street circuits and Formula E promotes the adoption of sustainable mobility in city centers in a bid to combat air pollution and lessen the effects of climate change.