Zane Maloney joins Nissan Formula E Team for Season 13 as GEN4 era begins
Zane Maloney, 23, partners reigning champion Oliver Rowland at Nissan Formula E Team for a 21-race Season 13 that opens Formula E's GEN4 era with an all-new car.
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What Happened
Zane Maloney, 23, joins Nissan Formula E Team for Season 13 alongside 2024/25 Drivers' World Champion Oliver Rowland. Maloney has already competed in Formula E and has established himself as a race winner in junior categories, including Formula 2. He faces a new team, a new generation of car and circuits that are new to Formula E. Season 13 will feature 21 races, the longest campaign in the series' history, and Maloney's immediate priority is to build a strong working relationship with the team and help develop the GEN4 car.
The fourth generation of Formula E machinery is, according to Nissan, by far the most advanced yet, and the team is working through an extensive testing program to maximise the potential of its new car. Nissan expects the new car to level the playing field, giving every team the chance of a fast start and making Season 13 the most unpredictable in years. Maloney believes peloton-style races will continue, though overtaking may be more difficult with permanent All-Wheel Drive, and Attack Mode may offer a smaller advantage than before, forcing teams to think outside the box on strategy.
“The GEN4 car is a big step up. With the active differential, permanent All-Wheel Drive, 600kW of power and more downforce than before, it's really enjoyable to drive. It's an exciting moment for the series and we're confident it will take Formula E to the next level. Nobody quite knows what to expect, but my first laps in the GEN4 car were great.”
- Brands Hatch, where he won his British F4 title
- Zandvoort, where he took victory in Formula 3
- COTA, which he calls an incredible circuit with a fast and flowing Sector 1
- Formula E's street tracks generally, which he describes as really cool circuits
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The longest campaign in Formula E history
“Having Oli as my teammate is a big opportunity. To work with such an experienced driver and a recent champion will be amazing, I'll try to learn as much as I can from him. It's going well so far, he's very straightforward when it comes to developing the car, which is great for me and the crew.”
Nissan made its all-electric racing debut, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.
Nissan announced long-term involvement in Formula E and commitment to the GEN3 era, which ran from Season 9 (2022/23) to the end of Season 12 (2025/26).
Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, taking full ownership of its Formula E involvement.
Ahead of the first Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan became the first manufacturer to sign up for the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030.
Oliver Rowland won the Drivers' World Championship for Nissan Formula E Team with seven podiums, four victories and three pole positions, sealing the title with two races to go.
Why this matters
Season 13 brings the fourth-generation Formula E car, which Nissan says levels the playing field and makes the championship the most unpredictable in years. Nissan was the first manufacturer to commit to the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030, so how quickly Maloney and the team adapt to the new machine will shape their season.
Terms in This Story
- GEN4
- The fourth generation of Formula E race car, introduced for Season 13.
- Attack Mode
- A temporary power boost drivers can activate during a Formula E race.
- Downforce
- Aerodynamic force that pushes a car onto the track, allowing it to corner faster.
- Peloton-style racing
- Racing in which the cars run in a tight pack, as in professional cycling.
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