{"id":29498,"date":"2025-01-13T06:15:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=29498"},"modified":"2025-01-13T06:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:15:57","slug":"nissan-formula-e-team-takes-center-stage-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/01\/13\/nissan-formula-e-team-takes-center-stage-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Formula E Team Take Center Stage with Stunning Victory in Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nissan Formula E Team\u00a0turned heads with a stellar performance at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/01\/10\/2025-mexico-city-e-prix-can-pascal-wehrlein-redeem-himself\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Mexico City E-Prix<\/a>, delivering a dramatic victory through Oliver Rowland\u2019s masterful drive.<\/p>\n<h2>Nissan Formula E Team&#8217;s Triumph, Porsche&#8217;s Setback in Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>As the saying goes, what goes around comes around. For Oliver Rowland, the universe balanced the scales in his favour.<\/p>\n<p>After narrowly missing out on victory in S\u00e3o Paulo last season due to an untimely Safety Car deployment, Rowland found redemption in Mexico City. The British driver claimed a dramatic win during the closing laps of a race that Porsche had controlled for most of its duration.<\/p>\n<p>Nissan made to capitalize on their strong qualifying session. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/01\/10\/formula-e-porsche-in-mexico-in-search-of-a-comeback\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">TAG Porsche<\/a> didn\u2019t secure victory, they reinforced their reputation as the team to beat in 2025. Despite their misstep, they remain the top contenders to be leading both Teams\u2019 and Manufacturers\u2019 titles.<\/p>\n<p>Nissan, however, seized the moment. Their solid qualifying session paved the way for a strong race performance. Rowland felt some frustration after a mistake during his outlap forced him to withdraw from the semifinals. It ended his chance to duel reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI fully believed I could beat him,\u201d Rowland said post-race. His misstep didn\u2019t dampen the confidence he had in Nissan\u2019s car. Rowland was determined to rewrite the story of this E-Prix and stop Porsche from claiming a third consecutive win.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WHAT A RACE \ud83d\ude30<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oliverrowland1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@oliverrowland1<\/a> clinches <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NISMO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NISMO<\/a>&#8216;s first WIN in Mexico \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hankook_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Hankook_Sport<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MexicoCityEPrix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MexicoCityEPrix<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YmcMknzad9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/YmcMknzad9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIAFormulaE\/status\/1878184943756406945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Attack Mode as a Game-Changer<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/03\/formula-e-season-11-what-to-expect-from-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">2025 Formula E season<\/a> opener showcased the true<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/08\/nissan-powered-teams-face-overpower-challenge-in-sao-paulo\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"> power of the Attack Mode<\/a>. More impactful than ever, it provided a decisive tool for drivers aiming to climb the grid.<\/p>\n<p>Rowland used it brilliantly, helped by a touch of luck. A Safety Car, caused by Maloney\u2019s crash and an incident involving Kiro\u2019s Cupra David Beckmann, allowed him to turn the race in his favour.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I think my strategy at that point would have been to get to these guys and then consolidate a podium. So when I got the chance to go for it I just went for it.\u201d\u00a0<strong>&#8211; Oliver Rowland.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Rowland charged into the top three by Turn 1 of Lap 2. Midway through the race, a bold last-corner move helped him gain another position. By holding back his Attack Mode until later than his competitors, he gained an advantage during the Safety Car restart.<\/p>\n<p>With an incredible push, he jumped from fourth to first in under a minute, securing a remarkable victory in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/01\/13\/formula-e-jaguars-bitter-weekend-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jaguar\u2019s Bitter Weekend in Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Consistent Effort from Nato<\/h3>\n<p>On the other side of the Nissan garage, it was a challenging weekend for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-race.com\/formula-e\/berlin-formula-e-wec-interlagos-2025-clash-which-drivers-lose-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norman Nato<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Monegasque driver couldn\u2019t progress to the duels during qualifying, leaving him to settle for a frustrating 18th position on the starting grid. Nato did not hide his disappointment with the tough start to his weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, he managed to turn things around in the race. Battling hard in the tightly packed midfield, he delivered a clean and consistent performance. By the end of the race, Nato had climbed five positions, finishing in 13th place.<\/p>\n<p>Although not a standout weekend, his determined effort helped contribute to Nissan\u2019s overall positive momentum as they head into the next rounds.<\/p>\n<h3>A Promising Start for Nissan<\/h3>\n<p>Rowland\u2019s victory and Nato\u2019s effort lifted Nissan to second in the Manufacturers\u2019 Championship. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/02\/formula-e-how-oliver-rowland-became-nissans-winning-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Rowland<\/a> also climbed to second in the Drivers\u2019 Standings, marking a strong start to the season.<\/p>\n<p>The next challenge is around the corner. Formula E makes its debut in Jeddah with a double-header scheduled for February 13\u201315.<\/p>\n<p>This event promises more intense action as teams and drivers fight for crucial points in the early stages of the championship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/01\/13\/formula-e-rowland-outsmarts-porsche-and-takes-victory-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Oliver Rowland Outsmarts Porsche and Takes Victory in Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nissan Formula E Team\u00a0turned heads with a stellar performance at the Mexico City E-Prix, delivering a dramatic victory through Oliver Rowland\u2019s masterful drive. Nissan Formula E Team&#8217;s Triumph, Porsche&#8217;s Setback in Mexico As the saying goes, what goes around comes around. For Oliver Rowland, the universe balanced the scales in his favour. 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