nissan-formula-e-monaco-double-header-2025: Nissan Formula E Team delivers a powerful performance in Monaco with Oliver Rowland securing a win, second place, and pole position, extending his championship lead and showcasing the team’s strong grip on the 2024/25 Formula E season.
Rowland’s Monaco Masterclass Puts Nissan at the Front of the Formula E Grid
Nissan’s Momentum Builds with Back-to-Back Podiums
On the legendary streets of Monte-Carlo, Nissan’s Formula E team delivered one of its most commanding weekends of the season. In Monaco, Oliver Rowland delivered the kind of weekend drivers dream about but rarely achieve. A commanding victory in Round 6, followed by pole position and a second-place finish. The results further tightened his grip on the Drivers’ Championship and reinforced Nissan’s momentum in a season that’s becoming increasingly theirs to lose.
In a series where energy management and strategic timing are just as crucial as speed, Nissan got both elements exactly right. On Saturday, Rowland executed a near-flawless race strategy, activating his Pit Boost and Attack Mode with surgical precision to climb from P2 to a dramatic win.
Mastering Monaco’s Wet Gamble
Sunday’s E-Prix opened to slick streets and unsettled skies, but it was Rowland who kept a steady hand. Navigating a chaotic qualifying session precisely and calmly, he earned his first pole of the season. And when it came down to the final lap, his overtakes were exact, executed with the kind of restraint that separates calculated risk from reckless aggression.
Starting from the front, he initially held firm before dropping to second as rivals activated their boosts. Even so, his pace was relentless, and despite briefly surrendering a position under penalty avoidance, he held on to secure P2 — capping a weekend haul of silverware that puts Nissan in a strong mid-season position.
On the other side of the garage, Norman Nato faced a more difficult pair of races. Qualifying toward the back on both days, Nato struggled to gain positions but still managed clean finishes. Although he finished 14th and 13th respectively, his efforts weren’t without merit, particularly given Saturday’s mechanical setbacks and Sunday’s slippery circuit conditions.
A Weekend of High Stakes and Higher Execution
Rowland Extends Championship Lead
Rowland now holds a 48-point lead in the Drivers’ standings, a considerable margin in a season known for tight battles and last-minute swings. Nissan also closed the gap to the top in the Teams’ Championship and continues to lead the Manufacturers’ Standings — a testament to not only driver talent but also to the team’s operational excellence.
Tokyo on the Horizon
Next up is the Tokyo E-Prix, a race that means more than most for Nissan. Set for May 17–18. However the team has Monaco’s momentum behind them, but they faces both the weight of national pride and the challenge of maintaining their competitive edge on unfamiliar city streets.
For Rowland, the Tokyo circuit offers familiarity and confidence. For Nato, it’s another chance to reset and contribute more meaningfully to the team’s dual-car scoring ambitions.
Final Thoughts: Nissan Finds Its Rhythm at the Right Time
Monaco has always been a proving ground in motorsport, and Nissan’s Formula E team proved it has the speed, the strategy, and the staying power to contend at the highest level. With Rowland in commanding form and the team firing on all cylinders, the Tokyo E-Prix could be another decisive step in what’s shaping up to be a standout season for the Japanese marque.
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