Formula E leaves Monaco, turning our focus to the Asian continent. Rounds eight and nine will be held in Tokyo, Japan, between 17th and 18th May.
Formula E, Tokyo E-Prix: The Pit Boost Returns for Round 8
The Tokyo E-Prix debuted in the Formula E calendar in 2024. The track is preparing for its second appearance in the FE championship. Being very technical, the Japanese circuit is one of the most challenging for teams and drivers.
The track is 2575 meters long and runs along the Tokyo International Exhibition Centre. In total, there are 18 curves. The first sector has three straights, while the curves are particularly slow.
One thing pilots should not worry about is energy. The track offers numerous braking points, which make saving energy easier. In 2024, the Tokyo circuit was the stage for several overtakes. The Attack Mode proved to be an ultimate tool.
Last year, the event in Tokyo was very successful among fans, and this year could be even better. The track has been modified to improve car performance.
The eighth round, scheduled for Saturday, 17, also includes using the Pit Boost. The mandatory pit stop will thus introduce a strategic aspect to a race that is already exciting.
The Japanese weekend is the turning point of the season. Oliver Rowland comes as the favourite. The English driver from Nissan, who won in Monaco, leads the championship.
Last year, Rowland conquered the pole position, finishing the race in second place. The 2024 Tokyo E-Prix was won by Maximilian Guenther, who was driving for Maserati. Third position for the Andretti driver, Jake Dennis.
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Where Things Stand
Rowland arrives in Tokyo with a lead of 48 points over Antonio Felix da Costa, second in the standings. It’s the greatest advantage a driver has had in Formula E history.
The Nissan driver is first with 115 points, while Da Costa has 67. Third place is the current World Champion, Pascal Wehrlein, who collected 66 points. The young Taylor Barnard is fourth with 54 points after a difficult Monaco E-Prix. Fifth position for Nyck de Vries with 52 points.
In the Teams’ standings, Porsche and Nissan are fighting for first position. The German team are first with 133 points, while Nissan follow with 126 points. The top three is completed by Mahindra, with 91 points. DS Penske are fourth with 76, while McLaren closes the top five with 70 points.
Nissan are first in the Manufacturers’ Championship. The Japanese brand has collected 192 points during the first seven races of Season 11. In second place are Porsche with 163, while Jaguar are third with 115 points. Fourth place holds Mahindra with 110 points, while Stellantis are fifth with 107.
The Drivers’ Standings
- O. Rowland (Nissan) 115 pts
- A. F. Da Costa (Porsche) 67
- P. Wehrlein (Porsche) 66
- T. Barnard (McLaren) 54
- N. De Vries (Mahindra) 52
- J. Dennis (Andretti) 44
- M. Guenther (DS Penske) 42
- E. Mortara (Mahindra) 39
- J. E. Vergne (DS Penske) 34
- S. Buemi (Envision) 31
- J. Hughes (Maserati) 27
- M. Evans (Jaguar) 25
- N. Cassidy (Jaguar) 25
- N. Mueller (Andretti) 24
- S. Vandoorne (Maserati) 19
- L. Di Grassi (Lola) 18
- D. Ticktum (Cupra Kiro) 18
- S. Bird (McLaren) 16
- N. Nato (Nissan) 11
- R. Frijns (Envision) 8
- Z. Maloney (Lola) 0
- D. Beckmann (Cupra Kiro) 0
Tokyo E-Prix: round 8 schedule – Track time
- Friday, May 16, 16:00-16:40: Free practice 1
- Saturday, May 17, 08:00-08:40: Free practice 2
- Saturday, May 17, 10:20-11:43: Qualifying
- Saturday, May 17, 15:05-16:00: Race
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Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Andreas Beil
Recording Date: 16.05.2025
