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Nissan Formula E Team returns home for the series' first-ever night races in Tokyo

July 22, 2026

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Japanese outfit to compete with unique one-off NISMO livery to mark the occasion

Nissan Formula E Team returns to its home country this weekend for Rounds 14 and 15 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the series prepares to stage its first-ever night event in Tokyo.

The squad will be aiming to bounce back from a difficult Shanghai double-header while building on its impressive record in the Japanese capital, where Oliver Rowland has claimed one victory and two podium finishes from the three races held there to date. Rowland also arrives in Tokyo having started every E-Prix in the city from pole position, underlining his exceptional performance at the venue.

Measuring 2.582 kilometers, the 18-turn Tokyo Street Circuit surrounds the Tokyo International Exhibition Centre, better known as Tokyo Big Sight. Combining long straights with tight technical sections and fast, flowing sequences, the anti-clockwise layout presents one of the most demanding tests on the Formula E calendar.

In addition, Saturday's race will feature Formula E's mandatory Pit Boost pit stop, while on Sunday the E-Prix will follow the traditional format, presenting teams and drivers with two distinct strategic challenges.

This race weekend will be the penultimate of Season 12, making every point increasingly valuable in the title fight. Reigning Drivers' World Champion Rowland remains in contention to defend his crown, currently sitting third in the standings with six podium finishes and one victory so far this season.

The event will also mark Nissan Formula E Team's final home race of the GEN3 era. To celebrate the occasion, the team will compete with a special one-off NISMO livery that pays tribute to the brand's rich motorsport heritage. Echoing the iconic colour palette of Nissan's NISMO performance road cars, the striking design combines grey and black with NISMO's distinctive red accents. It also retains the team's signature cherry blossom motif, creating a unique design that celebrates both the NISMO brand and the team's home E-Prix. Rowland and teammate Norman Nato will also wear bespoke race suits featuring the same colors as the special Tokyo livery throughout the weekend.

Recognised as Formula E's #1 fan-favorite team in the championship's annual survey, Nissan Formula E Team will once again count on incredible backing at its home event. That support will be on full display during Saturday's race, with a sold-out dedicated Nissan grandstand overlooking the pit straight.

Away from the track, Nissan Formula E Team will also host The NISMO Pit, an exclusive fan activation created in collaboration with designer Kenichi Minami. Inspired by Japan's iconic 1990s underground car culture, the immersive experience will showcase a selection of modified Nissan road cars alongside the Nissan Formula E GEN3 Evo featuring the team's special Tokyo livery. Fans will also be able to watch the race, enjoy classic diner-inspired food and soak up live DJ sets in a unique celebration of Nissan's motorsport heritage.

The weekend will kick off with Free Practice 1 at 19:00 local time (UTC+9) on Friday, before Saturday's action begins with Free Practice 2 at 13:30. Qualifying takes place at 15:40, ahead of the lights going out for Round 14 at 20:05. Sunday's schedule remains the same, with Free Practice 3 preceding qualifying before Round 15 gets underway at 20:05.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: "We're really happy to be back in Japan for our home race and to be competing in front of our fans, as well as our Nissan colleagues and executives. The support we receive from everyone throughout the season means a great deal to the whole team, and to experience that encouragement in person gives us all an extra boost. Since Shanghai, we've worked hard to analyze what happened, identify the areas where we can improve and put the right solutions in place. Tokyo is always a special event for us, and even more so this year as we'll be racing here at night for the first time. It's also a crucial stage of the championship, so we'll be giving everything we have to deliver a strong performance and score the points we need."

Oliver Rowland

"It's always special coming back to Tokyo. Racing at Nissan's home event is something we all look forward to, and the atmosphere around the circuit is fantastic. I've always enjoyed driving this track and it'll be interesting to see how it changes under the lights for the first night race here. It's another important weekend with plenty to fight for, so our focus is on putting everything together and delivering a strong result in front of our fans."

Norman Nato

"To experience the Tokyo E-Prix at night will be really special. I love the track, it's one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar but also one of the best to drive. We need to find confidence in the car early on to allow us to qualify well, as overtaking is always difficult here. I can't wait to see the support from the crowd, there's always so many Nissan fans waving flags in the stands and at the autograph session, and we will do our best to give them something to celebrate."

Sam Bird, reserve and development driver, Nissan Formula E Team

"Tokyo is a challenging circuit, it's narrow and twisty, with bumpy sections as well. The track demands respect, and the pace will have to be built up through practice and qualifying, which will be crucial. The tight nature of the layout means overtaking will be difficult, so it's vital to start on the front few rows to have a chance at the podium. The night race is an amazing experience for the drivers, but it does create differences to other races. For example, cooler track temperatures may mean the tires are in the right window for longer. Looking forward to an exciting weekend of action!"

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