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Saudi Gazette
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Nissan Formula E Team secures podium at Tokyo E-Prix with support from Petromin & Electromin
Nissan Formula E Team delivered an electrifying performance at its home race in Tokyo, with Oliver Rowland securing both a victory in Round 9 and a second-place finish in Round 8. Rowland's weekend showcased his championship pedigree, a masterful drive in Round 18 saw him climb from sixth to first with a daring last-minute pass on reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche), marking his fourth win during this season. This followed a strong P2 finish in Round 8, where he battled in rain-affected conditions after qualifying was cancelled. Teammate Norman Nato showed strong pace in practice and qualifying both days but faced challenges during the races to finish 15th in both rounds. The results see Rowland extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship to an impressive 77 points, currently sitting on 161 having taken four wins and three second-places in the nine races so far. Nissan Formula E Team returns to the top of the Teams' Standings on 172 points, while Nissan firmly retains its Manufacturers' lead with 225. Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin Corporation, praised the achievement: "Nissan Formula E Team's podium in Tokyo energizes our mission to drive innovation through motorsport. Electromin's partnership goes beyond sponsorship, it's about accelerating the future of mobility in Saudi Arabia and inspiring the next generation to embrace EV technology with confidence." Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal of Nissan Formula E Team, said: "What a special weekend! It's such an amazing feeling to perform so well in front of our home fans, and regaining the lead of all three championships at home is a great satisfaction. This success highlights the strength of collaboration. With Petromin and Electromin's support, we're proving that sustainability and high performance can coexist, pushing the boundaries of electric racing." As part of the partnership, Petromin hosted key stakeholders, including the brokers delegation, for an exclusive experience at the Nissan's Heritage Collection site, and Global Design Center, bridging Saudi Arabia's e-mobility vision with global automotive innovation. Nissan Formula E Team continues to showcase the potential of electric racing, combining cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a passion for a greener future. And with Petromin, and Electromin look ahead to future races as a platform to advance EV adoption and sustainable mobility worldwide. Championship Standings After Round 9: Teams' Championship: P1 (172 points) Manufacturers' Championship: P1 (225 points) Oliver Rowland (Driver): P1 (161 points) Norman Nato (Driver): P19 (11 points) Petromin Corporation Petromin Corporation is a leading energy and mobility company with operations across five countries and over 600 service centers. With a legacy of 50+ years, Petromin is driving transformation through sustainable lubricants, automotive services, and e-mobility solutions. Electromin Electromin, a Petromin company, is Saudi Arabia's first full-service e-mobility provider, delivering smart EV charging infrastructure with 100+ charging stations deployed nationwide. Electromin is a key enabler of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. electrification goals.
Saudi Gazette
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Nissan Formula E Team's stellar performance at Monaco E-Prix, securing a win, a second place and a pole position
Nissan Formula E Team delivered a stellar performance at the Monaco E-Prix, securing a podium finish in a race filled with high-intensity action and strategic manoeuvres. Oliver Rowland dominated the Monaco E-Prix weekend, winning Saturday's race and securing pole before finishing second on Sunday. After starting P2 in Sunday's race, he took the lead before halftime, maximized his Attack Mode boosts, and executed crucial late overtakes to seal his third victory during this season. Meanwhile, teammate Norman Nato progressed from 18th to 14th, showing a steady pace in challenging conditions. These results strengthened Rowland's championship position and Nissan's standing in the teams' battle. Earlier in the weekend, Rowland had excelled in wet conditions, earning his first pole of the season and finishing second in a chaotic race. Despite briefly losing a position, he strategically used Attack Mode to defend his podium spot, extending his Drivers' Championship lead to 48 points. NATO also made gains in his home race, climbing from 15th to 13th. Nissan retained second in the Teams' Championship and leads the Manufacturers' standings heading into their home event, the Tokyo E-Prix on May 17-18. Oliver Rowland, Nissan Formula E Team, said: "It doesn't get much better than first and second in Monaco! Yesterday, we timed the Pit Boost and Attack Mode perfectly for the win. Today, the second is still great, a strong weekend with victory and pole. I'll keep this momentum for Tokyo, our home race and a track I love!" Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, said: "It's special to have such a successful weekend during the first-ever double-header here in Monaco. Oli capitalized on our Attack Mode and Pit Boost strategies to ensure the win on Saturday. Today, we were delighted to take pole and a second-place finish, he was flying throughout qualifying. The whole team is looking forward to Tokyo, striving for an even better result at our home race."Looking ahead, the team aims to build on this momentum as they prepare for the next round of the championship, striving for even greater success in the coming Sivagnanam, GCEO of Petromin Corporation, added: 'Formula E represents the future of motorsport, and our collaboration with Nissan allows us to showcase our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.'With Monaco now behind them, Nissan Formula E Team and Electromin look ahead to the next challenge, determined to further cement their presence on the championship stage.
Saudi Gazette
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Nissan Formula E Team secures pole position and double points finish in Miami
Petromin Corporation, through its e-mobility subsidiary Electromin, proudly celebrates its ongoing partnership with Nissan Formula E Team following a thrilling Round 5 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Miami. The weekend marked a significant milestone for the team, as driver Norman Nato secured Nissan's first pole position of the season and crossed the finish line first, an impressive feat, despite a post-race penalty that affected the final standings. This collaboration showcases Petromin's commitment to advancing sustainable mobility and pioneering electric vehicle innovation on a global stage. Nissan Formula E Team put up a determined fight, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in one of the most competitive races of the season. Despite missing a podium finish, Norman Nato, Oliver Rowland and the team delivered a commendable performance, gaining crucial points and valuable insights for the championship ahead. In qualifying, Norman Nato progressed through the duels and delivered an impressive performance in the final, securing his first-ever Julius Baer Pole Position trophy with a standout lap. Meanwhile, teammate Oliver Rowland narrowly missed out on a top four spot in a highly competitive Group A session, placing him 16th on the starting grid. As the race got underway in the Sunshine State, Nato maintained his lead off the line and consistently fought within the top five. Rowland, meanwhile, focused on energy management while steadily making his way through the pack. A red flag on Lap 22 saw Nato in P6 and Rowland in P11, both with six minutes of Attack Mode remaining. At the restart, they immediately deployed the extra 50kW, with Nato crossing the line first and Rowland in fourth. However, due to the timing of the red flag, neither driver completed their Attack Mode, resulting in post-race 10-second penalties. Nato was classified sixth, Rowland tenth — still securing a valuable double points finish for the team. 'We were so close to turning around a bad qualifying during the race as we crossed the line in fourth,' said Rowland. 'We got unlucky — sometimes these things happen in motor racing. It's now about getting ready for a busy upcoming period and aiming to set the weekend up with a better qualifying performance in Monaco.' Norman Nato said, 'It's great to take my maiden Formula E pole position and a solid haul of points. It could've been even better without the penalty, but finishing P6 despite it shows we were strong. I felt comfortable in the car and was pleased to record the quickest time in qualifying. The ten-second penalty after the race feels like it's summed up my season, just being on the wrong side of key moments. Taking pole and sixth is still a solid result to build on in Monaco.' Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal of Nissan Formula E Team, commented, 'It was a weekend filled with ups and downs, especially with Norman taking the win on track but classifying in P6 due to the penalty. We leave Miami cautious but confident, and more determined than ever to keep fighting for all three championships until the end.' With key takeaways from Miami, the team is now focused on refining its approach and maximizing its performance in the next leg of the championship. Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin Corporation, added, 'Formula E represents the future of motorsport, and our collaboration with Nissan Formula E Team allows us to showcase our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.' With Miami now behind them, Nissan Formula E Team and Electromin look ahead to the next challenge, determined to further cement their presence on the championship stage. Formula E returns on May 3–4 with the first-ever double-header in Monte-Carlo.
Al Bawaba
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Nissan Formula E Team takes excellent win and second place in maiden Jeddah E-Prix
Nissan Formula E Team's Oliver Rowland took a dominant victory in Round 4 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, backing up his second-place finish the day before. Having qualified second, the British driver put in a great performance, leading for much of the race and executing a perfect Attack Mode strategy to return to the front in the latter stages. In a healthy position in terms of energy, Rowland extended his gap to almost six seconds, leading a Nissan-powertrain 1-2, with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team's Taylor Barnard taking second. Meanwhile, after starting 10th on the grid, Norman Nato picked up positions on the opening lap before losing out through the Attack Mode phase. In a tightly-packed field, the Frenchman was unable to save energy for a late push and crossed the line 15th at the end of the 31 laps. Rowland's victory added to his second-place finish in Friday's race, which saw the debut of Pit Boost. These performances take his tally for the season to 68 points, putting him on top of the Drivers' Championship. Nissan Formula E Team has also leapt to the top of the Teams' standings. Meanwhile, podiums in both races for the Japanese squad and the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team see Nissan open up a 47-point lead in the Manufacturers' Championship. Earlier in the week, Gabriele Minì took part in the rookie-only FP0 for the team. The Italian racer, who will compete in Formula 2 in 2025, previously drove for Nissan Formula E Team in Berlin last year and furthered his Formula E experience on Thursday around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Completing a solid session, Minì helped the squad to collect data ahead of the event, setting the second-fastest time. Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: 'We are very happy to take our second win of the season today following yesterday's P2, especially at such an important venue for both Nissan and our innovation partner Electromin. The second race of a double-header is always a challenge as every team has a lot of data from the previous day, but we made some good adjustments overnight. In qualifying Norman was unfortunate to miss out on the Duels, but Oli did a superb job to line up on the front row. In the race, Oli saved energy early on, which allowed him to move to the front and push. The strategy was perfect, staying out of trouble when needed and taking the right amount of Attack Mode at the correct time. On Norman's side, starting in the midfield is not easy and it was difficult to save energy early on, which meant he couldn't move forwards at the end. Despite some challenges, we are very proud to finish this race week in Jeddah holding the lead in all three championships. However, this first part of the season has also highlighted some areas to improve on. Our focus now is to keep working to address those points in the upcoming gap before Miami. Our competitors will improve so we must also do the same to keep on performing at this level and hold our position in the standings.' Oliver Rowland, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: 'I'm so happy to have taken another victory with a great performance in Jeddah. Qualifying second was great, I dropped back early and made the most of the slipstream to save some energy which was the perfect scenario. At times it was getting a bit aggressive in the pack, so I chose those moments to get to the front and stay out of trouble. Our strategy with Attack Mode was perfect and it ensured I was able to extend a gap at the front for a smooth finish. The car was fantastic all weekend, they were two very different races but we performed strongly on both days. It's amazing to be leading all three championships but our focus is on taking it race-by-race and doing our best to be in a good position at the end of the season.' Norman Nato, driver, Nissan Formula E Team: 'We had a strong car this weekend, but just weren't quite able to put it all together. The technical infringement yesterday was frustrating and it put us well out of position and unable to make the most of the strategy in the Pit Boost phase. Then today, it was a tough race, I got up to P7 in the early stages but it got messy in the pack and I dropped a few positions after some contact. We tried a different approach in an attempt to break into the top-10 but it didn't happen for us. It's frustrating to leave with no points, we have a competitive car, as proven by Oli, and I'm feeling comfortable on track, but some bad luck and a few mistakes have made it difficult. We'll keep working and we are determined to learn from this weekend and come back better to fight for the top positions.' Gabriele Minì: 'It was an interesting FP0, I learned a lot and improved massively throughout the session. It's a very different car to the one I drove in Berlin, the tires made a massive difference with the increased grip levels. It was great to do laps in both 300kW and 350kW power modes and I'm pleased to have helped the team and completed a smooth session. I'm happy with my performance and would love to drive the car again if there is an opportunity. Well done to the team for such an incredible weekend and hopefully the form can continue for the rest of the season!'
Saudi Gazette
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Electromin celebrates victory of 'Nissan Formula E Team" in 'Jeddah E-Prix' as first Saudi private-sector global partner in Formula E
Electromin, a pioneering Saudi provider of smart mobility and new energy solutions, began contributing to the success of Electromin-sponsored Nissan Formula E Team at the start of this season's championship in December celebrated on Saturday a historic achievement as Nissan Formula E Team secured second place on day 1 and first place on day 2 at the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix, marking another milestone in their global strategic partnership with the Japanese team. Following the team's race win in Mexico City E-Prix last month, this back-to-back success underscores Electromin's commitment to innovation and sustainability in is the first Saudi private-sector company to partner with a global Formula E team. The strategic collaboration was first announced on October 15, 2024, with both companies committing to a four-year global agreement to advance the future of electric mobility. The partnership was formally sealed and celebrated at a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Jeddah, reinforcing the shared vision of innovation and sustainability between the two a first for the race team, Electromin has provided electric bus transfers for the duration of the team's stay in Jeddah, ensuring carbon-conscious transportation. This demonstrates Electromin's leadership in smart mobility solutions. On this occasion, Amr Al-Dabbagh said: 'We are proud to witness this remarkable achievement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as Electromin sponsored ' Nissan Formula E Team'. This partnership reflects our commitment to leading the charge in electric mobility and aligning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which places innovation and sustainability at the heart of our future.' Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin, added: 'Our partnership with ' Nissan Formula E Team' marks a significant milestone in Electromin's journey to accelerate electric mobility in the region. We are proud to play a leading role in supporting the team and, through this collaboration, aim to fast-track the adoption of electric vehicle technologies in the Kingdom, in line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.' This partnership fuels innovation in Nissan's Formula E program and reinforces Electromin and Nissan Formula E Team's shared commitment to a more sustainable future. Electromin looks forward to continuing its support for Nissan Formula E Team in upcoming races, contributing to shaping the future of electric mobility in the region and beyond.
