Nissan Formula E team thrills fans with victory in Tokyo E-PrixStrong performance supported by launch of retro-inspired arcade game
17 NATO Norman (fra), Nissan Formula E Team, Nissan e-4ORCE 05, action during the Tokyo ePrix, 8th and 9th round of the 2024-25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, on the Tokyo Street Circuit from May 16 to 18, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan - Photo Fabrizio Boldoni / DPPI
YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 22, 2025) – The Nissan Formula E Team lit up Tokyo with a commanding performance at its home race, taking pole position, a podium finish, and a sensational victory in the 2024 – 2025 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship double-header.
Returning to the Japanese capital for Rounds 8 and 9, the Nissan Formula E Team showcased exceptional pace and strategy. Following a rain-affected Saturday where qualifying was cancelled, Oliver Rowland started on pole and secured a second-place finish after a red flag altered the pit strategy.
Sunday’s race saw dry conditions and even greater success. Rowland once again qualified on pole – his third consecutive pole in Tokyo – and delivered a masterclass in racing and energy management to claim a dramatic victory after executing his Attack Mode strategy to perfection. Teammate Norman Nato qualified strongly again, reaching the Duels, but contact during the race hampered his chances, resulting in a 17th-place finish.
These results saw Rowland extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship with four wins and three second-place finishes this season. The Nissan Formula E Team also reclaimed the top spot in the Teams’ Standings, while Nissan strengthened its lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, said: “It’s such an amazing feeling to perform so well in front of our home fans. To hear the Japanese national anthem while standing on the podium in Tokyo is an incredible moment for everyone in the team, and we hope we made everyone at Nissan proud.”
The excitement began ahead of the race with the launch of NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo, a retro-inspired arcade game that brought fans even closer to the action. Created in collaboration with renowned Japanese illustrator Kentaro Yoshida, NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo delivers an exhilarating 8-bit arcade experience that celebrates the city’s iconic gaming culture and mirrors the high-speed excitement of Formula E racing.
Players take control of a stylized Nissan Formula E car, racing through a Tokyo streetscape featuring Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms at speeds of up to 322 kph. The game, available at www.NismoElectricRacer.com, includes a leaderboard where fans can compete with Nissan drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.
Formula E remains in Asia for the next event, heading across the East China Sea to Shanghai, China, for Rounds 10 and 11 of Season 11 on 31 May – 1 June.
