Nissan e.dams scores first Formula E podium

SANYA, China – Nissan has scored its first podium in the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E street racing championship, with British driver Oliver Rowland finishing second in the Sanya E-Prix in China.

Rowland started from pole and led the first 18 laps of the race en route to his and Nissan's first podium finish in the championship. The Nissan e.dams team recorded its best points finish of the season with Rowland's teammate Sebastien Buemi storming from the rear of the grid to cross the line in sixth.

This weekend in China was the second time Nissan has had two cars in the Super Pole session. Nissan also became the first entrant to score two pole positions in Formula E season five. Sebastien Buemi previously scored the top spot in qualifying in Santiago.

The podium result is the first for Nissan who joined the championship this season to demonstrate the performance side of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the brand's vision for changing how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.

"We've come so close in the past few race weekends so finally scoring Nissan's first podium is very rewarding for the entire team," said Michael Carcamo, Nissan global motorsports director. "There has been six different pole-sitters and six different race winners so far this season – Formula E is undoubtedly one of the most competitive championships in the world."

Nissan e.dams founder Jean-Paul Driot was full of praise for both of the team's drivers in today's race in China.

"I'm certainly very proud of Oliver," said Driot. "This is his rookie season, and he has continued to improve with every race weekend. We had a great points haul today, but we certainly want more. Sebastien certainly had the pace today to also challenge for the win. His drive through the field today was impressive. The entire team is excited about kicking off the European rounds of the championship in Rome."

Read driver quotes and the complete release here.

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