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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E drivers Norman Nato and Nyck de Vries deliver decent performances in 24 Hours of Le Mans race
Image credit: Norman Nato/Instagram Ahead of the Jakarta E-Prix, several Formula E drivers headed to France to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Nissan's Norman Nato wasn't having a fruitful Formula E season this year and thought of focusing on the Endurance Championship. He won the pole position in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and went on to finish fifth in the Hypercar category. He is part of Cadillac Hertz Team Jota and put up a decent performance in the French race. Formula E drivers at 24 Hours of Le Mans race Nato had earlier shared a positive post after winning the pole position in the qualifying for the Le Mans race. 'Pole position for 24H of Le Mans!! All the credit goes to the team who's been pushing very hard last few months to be where we are today. To my two team mates for the great drive, hard work and the great atmosphere. Still a long way to go, one of the most difficult race to win in the world. We will try our best. See you on the grid, on pole on Saturday. ' Nick De Vries of #7 Toyota Gazoo Racing finished just behind him in the 6th position. Vries races for Mahindra Racing in Formula E. Meanwhile, Sebastien Buemi, who also races for Toyota Gazoo Racing in Le Mans, ended up in 16th place. Buemi is part of the Envision Racing team in Formula E. Stoffel Vandoorne, who is part of the Maserati MSG Racing team in Formula E, participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race from the team #94 Peugeot TotalEnergies and ended up 12th in the Hypercar category. He had shared about lacking pace after a disappointing performance in the qualifying. Sharing a bunch of pictures from the qualifying race, Vandoorne had written on Instagram, 'Qualifying in Le Mans is one of the most amazing moments in motorsport. Unfortunately our pace is not good enough and we'll be starting the race from 17th. A couple more practice sessions to go today before we go racing…' Also Read: Here's why Sergio Sette Camara will replace Norman Nato as Nissan driver at Berlin E-Prix Now all roads lead to Jakarta as the single-header is scheduled on June 21. It will be followed by the Berlin double-header and the London double-header.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Here's why Sergio Sette Camara will replace Norman Nato as Nissan driver at Berlin E-Prix
Image credit: Nissan Norman Nato will not be taking part in the Berlin double-header. Nissan reserve driver Sergio Sette Camara will be stepping into his shoes to drive the Nissan Formula E car at the Berlin race, scheduled for July 12 and 13. Nissan has informed that Nato will be skipping the Berlin race in order to participate in the World Endurance Championship. Sergio Sette Camara to drive for Nissan in Berlin The news about the 27-year-old Brazilian driver Sergio Sette Camara driving for Nissan was shared on Formula E's Instagram page with the caption: 'Norman Nato will miss the Berlin E-Prix with @nismo's reserve driver @sergiosettecamara replacing the Frenchman for the race.' The other Nissan driver, Oliver Rowland, liked the post on Instagram. A fan commented, 'The irony of a Brazilian replacing Nato because he'll race in Brazil.' Sharing the reason behind Nato's absence, an update was shared on Nissan's Instagram page. Pictures of Sette were posted with the caption: '@SergioSetteCamara will race with us for the first time at the upcoming #BerlinEPrix! Our Reserve and Development driver steps in for @Norman_Nato due to his World Endurance Championship commitments.' Nato will be taking part in the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo race in Brazil in July which will clash with the Berlin E-Prix next month. Camara responded to Nissan's post, saying, 'Looking forward to it!' Camara is currently taking part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. He will be driving for Nielsen Racing in the French event. Nato is also participating in the race on his home soil and will be driving for Jota Sport. He recently unveiled his new helmet for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, which is scheduled to take place on June 14–15. In Formula E, Camara has previously raced for Dragon/Penske and the ERT Formula E Team. He was also part of the Red Bull Junior Team. In 2018, he signed with the McLaren Driver Development Programme to participate in the 2019 season as a development driver. Also Read: Jakarta to London via Berlin: All you need to know about the remaining 2025 Formula E calendar Meanwhile, Norman Nato isn't having a great season this year. He is yet to secure a podium and has slipped to 19th position in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 19 points. Before the Berlin E-Prix, Nato will head to Jakarta to take part in the Jakarta E-Prix as a Nissan Formula E driver.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Throwback: When Norman Nato played padel with F1 drivers Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc
Norman Nato currently competes for Nissan in Formula E. He was earlier a part of Andretti before joining Nissan last year. This season has been dull for the Formula E driver, as even after he won a race, the results underwent an overhaul to implement penalties, which ended up costing him his position. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Before he gets back on the track, here's a throwback from one of his eventful days with some Formula 1 drivers. Norman Nato had shared pictures with F1 friends Two years back, Norman Nato joined Formula 1 champions Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for a game of padel, and pictures from the day prove he even won a trophy for his performance in the game. Nato had shared a few pictures from their game of padel on Instagram in October of 2023 and wrote in the caption: 'Great fun playing in the very first @ padel tournament together with athletes from all different sports and backgrounds. A lot of fun and just a little bit of competition… #padel.' The pictures show Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, and Nissan driver Norman Nato posing with racquets during a game of padel. A picture also shows Verstappen and Nato posing with their trophies. Fans of the three racing drivers were surprised to see them together. A fan had commented on the pictures, 'Max using that Head Extreme One racket as a beginner is wild... Even the number 1 player of the world (Arturo Coello) avoids that racket.' Another had written, 'no competition here.' One more said, 'Personally, I think we need more video evidence of this happening.' Leclerc and Nato are close friends. Once, Norman Nato accompanied Charles Leclerc and his family to Ibiza for a group holiday. They all had a lot of fun in the picturesque location and had Nato posing shirtless under the Ibiza sun in several pictures from the location on Instagram. Also Read: At present, Nato will be prepping for the upcoming Jakarta E-Prix, scheduled from June 19–21. Verstappen and Leclerc will be seen getting back on the track at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Al Bawaba
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Nissan Formula E team thrills fans with victory in Tokyo E-Prix
The Nissan Formula E Team lit up Tokyo with a commanding performance at its home race, taking pole position, a podium finish, and a sensational victory in the 2024 – 2025 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship double-header. Returning to the Japanese capital for Rounds 8 and 9, the Nissan Formula E Team showcased exceptional pace and strategy. Following a rain-affected Saturday where qualifying was cancelled, Oliver Rowland started on pole and secured a second-place finish after a red flag altered the pit strategy. Sunday's race saw dry conditions and even greater success. Rowland once again qualified on pole - his third consecutive pole in Tokyo - and delivered a masterclass in racing and energy management to claim a dramatic victory after executing his Attack Mode strategy to perfection. Teammate Norman Nato qualified strongly again, reaching the Duels, but contact during the race hampered his chances, resulting in a 17th-place finish. These results saw Rowland extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship with four wins and three second-place finishes this season. The Nissan Formula E Team also reclaimed the top spot in the Teams' Standings, while Nissan strengthened its lead in the Manufacturers' Championship. Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, said: 'It's such an amazing feeling to perform so well in front of our home fans. To hear the Japanese national anthem while standing on the podium in Tokyo is an incredible moment for everyone in the team, and we hope we made everyone at Nissan proud.' The excitement began ahead of the race with the launch of NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo, a retro-inspired arcade game that brought fans even closer to the action. Created in collaboration with renowned Japanese illustrator Kentaro Yoshida, NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo delivers an exhilarating 8-bit arcade experience that celebrates the city's iconic gaming culture and mirrors the high-speed excitement of Formula E racing. Players take control of a stylized Nissan Formula E car, racing through a Tokyo streetscape featuring Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms at speeds of up to 322 kph. The game, available at includes a leaderboard where fans can compete with Nissan drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato. Formula E remains in Asia for the next event, heading across the East China Sea to Shanghai, China, for Rounds 10 and 11 of Season 11 on 31 May – 1 June.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Norman Nato tops First Free Practice, Taylor Barnard suffers a crash
Image credit: Norman Nato/Instagram The Tokyo E-Prix 2025 kick-started on Friday with the first free practice session, and the home crowd was delighted to see their favourite team, Nissan, leading the session. Nissan driver Norman Nato topped the practice session at the Tokyo Street Circuit , while teammate and reigning Formula E champion Oliver Rowland finished third. The youngest Formula E driver, Taylor Barnard, however, suffered a crash during the session. Tokyo E-Prix 2025 First Free Practice results The drivers were eager to test their cars on the Tokyo Street Circuit before the forecasted rain affects Round 8 and Round 9. Nato led FP1 with a time of 1m12.152s. Last season's winner, Maximilian Guenther of DS Penske, finished second, while Nissan's Oliver Rowland took third despite dealing with some torque balance issues. Guenther had driven for Maserati MSG Racing when he won the Tokyo E-Prix last year. TAG Heuer Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein followed in fourth, while Stoffel Vandoorne of Maserati MSG Racing ended fifth. Cupra Kiro's Dan Ticktum placed sixth, followed by Lola Yamaha ABT's Lucas Di Grassi in seventh. Taylor Barnard suffered a crash at Turn 17 that ended the session early for the 19-year-old Neom McLaren driver. Lola Yamaha ABT's Zane Maloney also came close to crashing at the same corner but managed to drive through the risky turn. Nissan had unveiled a new Tokyo special livery ahead of the E-Prix. The pink and white design, inspired by Nissan's retro video game "Nismo Electric Racer Tokyo," was well-received by fans on social media. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Nissan reveals striking video game-inspired livery, could this be the best design ever? The varying track surfaces tested drivers' skills throughout the session, as they prepare for Round 8 on Saturday and Round 9 on Sunday. There is a 100 percent chance of rain during the second free practice, qualifying, and the Round 8 race on Saturday, as well as during the third free practice and Round 9 qualifying on Sunday. Fortunately, there is very little chance of rain during the Round 9 race itself on Sunday. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
