An off-shoot of the profitable DAMS squad, e.dams had been a part of Renault’s entry in Method E throughout the first 4 years of competitors, earlier than uniting with Nissan as Renault departed from the collection.
After the DAMS Method 2 squad was purchased by ex-F1 driver Charles Pic, Nissan purchased up the e.dams spin-off to take full possession of the race crew – and can now compete because the Nissan Method E Workforce within the upcoming season.
The Japanese producer has unveiled a hanging pink livery on its Gen3 automotive, that includes cherry blossom graphics over the automotive.
After a troublesome 2021-22 season wherein it completed ninth within the groups’ championship, Nissan is hoping for a revival in fortunes with the brand new ruleset and has a totally new driver line-up.
The all-French duo of Sacha Fenestraz and Norman Nato has are available to interchange the out-going pair of Sebastien Buemi and Maximilian Guenther, who’ve moved to Envision and Maserati MSG respectively.
“We wished to create one thing completely completely different and distinctive for this season to mark such an essential second for us in Method E, and likewise to rejoice our Japanese DNA,” stated crew supervisor Tommaso Volpe.
“The upcoming marketing campaign is a giant second for the collection, with the introduction of the Gen3 vehicles. However it’s additionally key for us at Nissan, with the crew operating below its new identify as we take full possession of all our operations in Method E.
“All of us at Nissan are very excited for this new starting, very motivated to sort out this new problem, and really a lot wanting ahead to getting began.”
Nissan Gen-Three Method E race automotive
Photograph by: Nissan Motorsports
Nato, who will race with the #17, praised the brand new livery and stated that he feels “ready” for his first full season within the championship since 2020-21, wherein he raced with Venturi.
The one-time Method E race winner additionally substituted for the injured Sam Bird on the 2021-22 Seoul finale in his capability as a Jaguar reserve.
“The cherry blossom design is a superb contact, particularly because it additionally signifies a brand new chapter within the championship and, much more so, for the crew.
“This season can be a brand new starting for me, a brand new chapter in my profession, and one I’m extraordinarily enthusiastic about. I do know we must work onerous, however I’m wanting ahead to it.
“I really feel ready and I can’t wait to start the brand new season with my new crew.”
Nissan Gen-Three Method E race automotive
Photograph by: Nissan Motorsports
Franco-Argentine driver Fenestraz echoed Nato’s feedback in regards to the new livery, and felt that Nissan was “increase properly” for the brand new season.
“I can’t wait to be on observe and I’m actually excited to get to Valencia and begin testing quickly. It’s a giant step for me to race in Method E, and to see the professionalism and dedication of the crew is simply pushing me to attain the very best outcomes.
“We’re increase properly to the season, within the simulator, tweaking and growing the automotive to begin the marketing campaign in a constructive means.”
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