Formula E: Norman Nato Rejoins Nissan, Replaces Sacha Fenestraz

Nissan has confirmed Norman Nato's return to their Formula E team for the 2024-25 season, replacing Sacha Fenestraz. Nato, 32, rejoins after a year with Andretti, where he earned a podium in Shanghai. He will partner with Oliver Rowland, who finished fourth last season with two wins. Nato's previous run with Nissan in 2022-23 included six straight points finishes and a podium in Rome. As Formula E enter the Gen3 Evo era, both drivers aim for championship success with Nissan. Nico Müller will take Fenestraz’s place at Andretti, after Fenestraz finished 17th last season, struggling with consistency despite his speed.

Norman Nato said: I'm really happy to be back with the team. We ended Season 9 strongly together and I'm looking to pick up where we left off. We will be aiming to perform straight away, so the fact I know the car and the team will be helpful. Oli proved how quick he is last season, we've been battling on track since Formula Renault 2.0 but never been teammates! I'm sure we will get along well and hopefully we can share some podiums together.

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'It will be interesting to see how the car has improved, and the goal is clear. We want to win races and championships. Finally, I wish Sacha all the best, he's a top guy and it's never easy to replace someone you previously partnered with. I'm sure we will be racing each other again very soon. 

Formula E: Nissan

Nissan finished fourth in the teams' championship in Season 9 but faces challenges heading into the new season. Although the team had a strong pre-season, the decision to replace Sacha Fenestraz with Norman Nato surprised many. Nato, an experienced driver, returns to the team. Team principal Tommaso Volpe admitted the change was tough but necessary to meet their goals.

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Tommaso Volpe said: 'We're excited for Season 11 after a very good performance in the last campaign. We've refreshed our driver line-up by welcoming back Norman, who will bring his wealth of experience and performance. Norman knows the team well and showed his talent when he was previously with us. His feedback and insight are valuable and he has a track record of developing cars, so we are delighted to see him return. Oli had a fantastic Season 10, and we're confident he can continue at that level. We believe that Norman and Oli will form a strong pairing, both are team players and will do their best to help us improve throughout the upcoming year.'

The 2024-25 Formula E season will mark the debut of the revolutionary Gen3 Evo technology. These new electric race cars are designed to be faster and more efficient than their predecessors, promising even more exciting and competitive racing for fans.