Nissan Formula E Team to Race in First-Ever Night Races in Tokyo This Weekend
Nissan Formula E Team returns home to Tokyo for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship's first-ever night races at Rounds 14 and 15.
- 2.582 km
- 3
- 6
- 3rd
What Happened
Nissan Formula E Team will compete in Rounds 14 and 15 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Tokyo this weekend, marking the series' first-ever night event. The team returns to its home country after a difficult double-header in Shanghai and will aim to build on its impressive record in the Japanese capital. Oliver Rowland has claimed one victory and two podium finishes from the three races held in Tokyo to date, and has started every E-Prix there from pole position.
“We're really happy to be back in Japan for our home race and to be competing in front of our fans, as well as our Nissan colleagues and executives. The support we receive from everyone throughout the season means a great deal to the whole team, and to experience that encouragement in person gives us all an extra boost. Since Shanghai, we've worked hard to analyze what happened, identify the areas ”
2.582 km, 18 turns
The Tokyo Street Circuit surrounds the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre, combining long straights with tight technical sections.
- Includes Formula E's mandatory Pit Boost pit stop
- Follows traditional format without Pit Boost
- 1 victory in three races
- 2 additional podium finishes
- 3 pole positions (started every Tokyo E-Prix from pole)
To celebrate its final home race of the GEN3 era, Nissan Formula E Team will compete with a special one-off NISMO livery featuring grey, black, and red accents, along with the team's signature cherry blossom motif. Drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato will wear matching race suits. The team, recognized as Formula E's #1 fan-favorite, will have a sold-out dedicated grandstand. Off-track, The NISMO Pit fan activation will showcase modified Nissan road cars and the GEN3 Evo car.
Previously from Nissan
Nissan Formula E Team had a difficult weekend in Shanghai on July 5, 2026, where Oliver Rowland finished eighth and secured a point for fastest lap. The team aims to bounce back from that performance in Tokyo.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Nissan's official releases.
Why this matters
The night races mark a historic moment for Formula E and Nissan's home event. Oliver Rowland, the reigning champion, aims to defend his title, currently sitting third in the standings. The weekend also features special livery and fan activations, highlighting Nissan's motorsport heritage.
Terms in This Story
- Pit Boost
- A mandatory pit stop during a race where the car receives a short energy boost.
- GEN3 era
- The third generation of Formula E cars, used from Season 9 (2022/23) through Season 12 (2025/26).
- E-Prix
- A race in the Formula E championship, typically held on street circuits.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.