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Who is Oliver Rowland? All you need to know about the unstoppable Formula E champion
Oliver Rowland has been in sensational form this season — and the stats speak for themselves. He has four wins and seven podiums in total this season. That's how the 32-year-old has stamped his authority on the 2024–25 Formula E season.
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The Nissan driver currently sits comfortably on top of the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 171 points.
All about Oliver Rowland
Oliver Rowland is a British Formula E driver born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His passion for motorsport ignited early — he began karting at the age of seven. Rowland quickly made his mark, finishing second in the Super 1 National Cadet Championship in 2002 and later winning the championship for two consecutive years.
In 2010, Rowland transitioned from karting to single-seaters, competing in the Formula Renault UK Winter Series with CRS Racing. After a slow start, he claimed his maiden win in the final race of the championship at Pembrey.
Rowland's big breakthrough came in 2011 when he joined Fortec Motorsport and competed in the British Championship. He quickly impressed, securing his first podium of the season followed by four consecutive podium finishes.
He also won the Graduate Cup.
In 2013, he signed with Fortec Motorsport again, this time competing in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. It was a strong season, as he finished fourth overall with two wins and seven podiums. Rowland stepped up to GP2 in 2015, making his debut at Silverstone with MP Motorsport. He made an immediate impact by scoring points in both races.
Oliver Rowland's foray into Formula E
After consistent performances, Oliver Rowland achieved his long-time dream — driving in Formula E.
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He made his debut in 2015 with Mahindra Racing as a replacement for the injured Nick Heidfeld. Although he finished 13th and missed the rest of the season, it marked his entry into electric racing.
In 2016, Rowland joined Nissan as a reserve driver and became a full-time driver in 2018. That year, he earned his first pole position at the Sanya ePrix and finished second in the race — his maiden podium in Formula E.
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Rowland moved back to Mahindra Racing for the 2021–22 season, where he raced until 2023. In 2024, he returned to Nissan and elevated his career with a series of dominant performances that have made him a standout this season. He is almost unstoppable now and yet, there is more to come.
