Oliver Rowland Wins Monaco E-Prix for Nissan Formula E Team
Oliver Rowland recovered from a Saturday puncture to win the Monaco E-Prix, securing Nissan's first victory of the 2025/26 Formula E season.
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What Happened
Nissan Formula E Team driver Oliver Rowland won Round 10 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Monaco on Sunday. Rowland started from eighth on the grid, saved energy well, and took his final Attack Mode on Lap 20, moving into the lead within three laps. He controlled the race to take his first win of the season, also earning an extra point for fastest lap. Teammate Norman Nato suffered race-ending contact on Lap 5 after a positive start.
Rowland finished 15th after a puncture; Nato finished 14th after a drive-through penalty.
Rowland won from 8th on the grid; Nato retired after contact on Lap 5.
“We’re delighted to win for the second year running in Monaco. Saturday wasn’t the easiest day for us, even though our race pace was solid, both drivers were unfortunate during the event. However, we bounced back well as a team today, with an amazing strategy along with a dominant drive from Oli as he made his way up expertly from eighth.”
Why this matters
The win showcases Nissan's competitive edge in Formula E, a key platform for its electric vehicle technology development, and demonstrates the team's resilience.
Terms in This Story
- E-Prix
- An electric car race in the Formula E championship.
- Attack Mode
- A power boost mode in Formula E that drivers activate by driving through a designated activation zone.
- Pit Boost
- A mandatory pit stop during which the car receives a quick recharge.
- Duels
- Knockout-style qualifying sessions where drivers compete head-to-head to set lap times.
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