Nissan Formula E Team targets repeat success in Mexico City

The Nissan Formula E Team heads to the Mexico City E-Prix this weekend determined to build on its strong start to the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and repeat last season’s triumph at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

The Japanese manufacturer returns to Round 2 of the campaign with fond memories of Season 11, when Oliver Rowland delivered a standout victory from fourth on the grid. Confidence is high following an encouraging season opener in São Paulo, where both Nissan drivers showed competitive pace. Rowland charged through the field from 13th to finish second, while Norman Nato’s performance went unrewarded despite promising speed.

Mexico City will host Formula E for the 10th time this weekend, making it one of the most frequently visited venues in championship history, alongside Monaco. The circuit has been a fixture on the calendar since Season 2, with the exception of 2021.

Situated 2,250 meters above sea level, the 2.63km layout presents a unique challenge for teams and drivers. A highlight of the lap is the famous stadium section, where cars pass through Turns 10–14 in front of packed grandstands before accelerating onto the long start/finish straight. For Season 12, the removal of the back-straight chicane is expected to improve overtaking opportunities into Turn 9, complementing Turn 1 as the circuit’s prime passing zones.

On-track action begins Friday with Free Practice 1 at 16:00 local time (UTC-6). Saturday features Free Practice 2 at 07:30, followed by Qualifying at 09:40 and the 36-lap race starting at 14:05.

Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal,

“Mexico is always one of the highlights of our season and we’re delighted to be back. The pace we showed in Brazil was very encouraging, with both cars fighting near the front, and it confirms that our preparation has been strong. That said, the field is incredibly close, so we need to keep pushing and improving. Mexico is an important market for Nissan and we have many passionate fans there. We’ll be giving everything to fight for another strong result.”

Rowland is eager to return to a venue that delivered one of the standout moments of his career.

“Mexico City is an incredible place to race, the atmosphere is always electric,” he said. “Winning here last season was very special, and the support from the crowd made it unforgettable. The track changes should create more overtaking, which is exciting. We scored good points in São Paulo, but we know there’s more to come, and that’s what we’ll be working on this weekend.”

Nato is also optimistic heading into Round 2, despite the contrast in circuit characteristics.

“Mexico is very different to São Paulo, so experience around this track will be important,” he explained. “The stadium section is amazing and truly unique. We’re coming into this race with high expectations, and I’m focused on extracting the maximum performance from both myself and the car.”

Reserve and development driver Sam Bird highlighted the physical and technical demands of the venue.

“Mexico City is a permanent circuit but still has a street-race feel, and the altitude makes it one of the toughest races physically,” he said. “Tire management is crucial here, and the updated layout should provide better overtaking opportunities. After last year’s win and our strong pace in Brazil, there’s no doubt we have the potential to score big points this weekend.”

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James Rees

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