Confirmed
Maloney joins Rowland at Nissan Formula E
Zane Maloney will partner Oliver Rowland at Nissan for Season 13 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. Rowland continues a multi-year deal.
Zane Maloney will join Oliver Rowland at Nissan for Season 13 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. This announcement confirms the Japanese manufacturer's driver lineup for the upcoming GEN4 era. Rowland extends his tenure with Nissan on a multi-year agreement. This marks his fourth consecutive campaign with the team.
Driver Lineup Confirmed
Oliver Rowland, a former World Champion, secured the Season 11 Drivers’ World Championship title with Nissan. Last season, Rowland finished fourth in the standings. He achieved six podium finishes, including a victory at the Monaco street circuit. Rowland expressed enthusiasm for the new technical regulations. He also looks forward to collaborating with his new teammate.
Maloney transitions to Nissan for his third year in the all-electric series. He previously spent two seasons adapting to Formula E at Lola. This move follows a successful junior career in Formula 2. He now joins a manufacturer with a championship-winning history. Maloney anticipates this as a significant step in his Formula E career.
Team Principal's Perspective
Nissan Formula E Team Principal Tommaso Volpe believes the new pairing balances experience with potential. Volpe stated his delight in confirming Rowland and Maloney. He highlighted Rowland's journey from a rookie in Season 5 to a World Champion with the team. Volpe emphasized the continuation of this relationship into the GEN4 era.
Regarding Maloney, Volpe noted his different profile. Maloney is young, yet already possesses two seasons of Formula E experience. Volpe sees significant untapped potential in the Barbadian driver. The team expects strong performance from both drivers. Nissan aims to leverage their combined talents for the next generation of Formula E.
Looking Ahead to GEN4
The GEN4 car represents a significant performance leap in the championship. Both drivers will begin track preparations during pre-season testing. These sessions will take place at Circuito del. This preparation is crucial for adapting to the new technical specifications. The team's focus is on maximizing the potential of the new car and driver pairing. The 2026 Formula 1 season has seen 12 rounds completed, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the championship standings with 219 points. Valtteri Bottas is currently 21st with 0 points. The next F1 round is the Italian Grand Prix, with the first session scheduled for Friday, September 4th at 13:30 Finnish time.
Status And Sources
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