Nissan Formula E Team tackles Formula E’s most visited venue in Berlin double-header

Name: Dandenong Nissan
Address: 41 Lonsdale St, Dandenong, VIC, 3175
Telephone: (03) 9792 9922
Rating: 4.6

Rowland and Nato return to the destination of both their first Formula E victories

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team heads to the popular Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit this weekend to contest Rounds 7 and 8 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, following a six-week break.

The last event hosted at the circuit in July 2025 saw Oliver Rowland crowned Formula E Drivers' World Champion with two races to spare. The Brit also secured his maiden win in the series there with the team in 2020 and has taken three further podiums in Berlin since then.

Norman Nato also claimed his first victory in the championship at the track in 2021, moving up from sixth on the grid to earn his maiden success, with his future teammate Rowland following him home in second.

Berlin is the only city to host an E-Prix in each Formula E season, with all but one of the 22 races taking place at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. The latest layout of the track is a 2.343-kilometer variation, which produces an incredible fast-paced lap around the 15 corners, with times under a minute constantly being produced.

Track action begins on Friday with Free Practice 1 from 16:00 local time (UTC+2). Qualifying on both Saturday and Sunday will get underway at 11:40, with lights out for both rounds at 16:00.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: "The break came at a good time for us after Madrid and we've had a lot of time to work and analyze data, which you don't always get in Formula E. We're confident that we've found the main reasons why we've been struggling recently and we have been working hard to put them right. Berlin is the most-visited track in the history of the championship, so we've got plenty of data to prepare us going into this double-header. We've been strong in qualifying during the season, always having at least one car advancing to the duels, so our main target now is to transfer this performance to the race as well and convert it into strong points for both cars."

Oliver Rowland, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: "It's been nice to reset and recover over the break and reflect on the positives from the opening six races. The start to the season has been very up and down so looking ahead we want to get consistency back in our performances. Berlin is historically not my best track, but I took my first Formula E win there and also clinched the Drivers' World Championship last year at the venue. It's a circuit that I've had to work out over my time in the series and adjust my style to as the track surface makes it a unique challenge. My main focus heading into this weekend is improving my qualifying and making sure I'm in the right position to achieve great results."

Norman Nato, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: "It's been an important period over the last six weeks to regroup and evaluate our performance so far this campaign. I've been one of the top qualifiers in Season 12 and I feel like I've made big steps forward compared to last year, but we just need to find a better rhythm in the races. Berlin is a special place for me as it's where I took my first Formula E victory and there is always a great atmosphere, with a lot of fans in attendance. Qualifying is incredibly tight due to the short lap and the fact that many of us drivers have so much experience around the track. We've shown our potential throughout the season so far but it's now crucial to score big points and move ourselves up the championship standings."

Sam Bird, reserve and development driver, Nissan Formula E Team: "The track in Berlin is unique due to it being a concrete surface. It's very abrasive and really challenges you to get the tires operating in the correct window. I think it'll be a peloton-style race on Sunday, with the Pit Boost event on Saturday being a bit more flat out, and it will be interesting to see how the one Attack Mode deployment goes during that event. The racing at this track is always great to watch but you'll want to be in the lead pack to avoid any kind of trouble."

# # #

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.

More information

Global.NissanNews.com/FormulaEPressKit

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.