Rowland crowned Formula E drivers World Champion
Oliver Rowland has been crowned the 2025 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Champion, sealing the title in London after a season defined by clinical consistency, cool-headed racecraft, and an unshakeable resolve.
The Brit’s 11th-place finish in the final round at the ExCeL Centre was enough to hold off any late challenges from Pascal Wehrlein and Nick Cassidy, giving Nissan their first Formula E drivers’ title since the Gen2 era. It also marks Rowland’s finest moment in top-level electric motorsport — a reward for a campaign where patience and precision were as decisive as outright pace.
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved,” Rowland said after the race. “We didn’t always have the fastest car on the grid, but we maximised our opportunities and raced with intelligence. That’s what won us the championship.”
Building the title on consistency
While Wehrlein, Cassidy, and Evans all enjoyed multiple wins and flashy performances, Rowland’s success lay in his relentless scoring. Rarely off the pace and even more rarely out of the points, he racked up podiums and top-six finishes across a variety of conditions — wet and dry, street circuit or semi-permanent venue.
He opened the year with a podium in Mexico City, followed it with victories in São Paulo and Tokyo, and made the most of Nissan’s mid-season pace boost. But it was his ability to limit damage on off-weekends — finishing fifth or sixth when rivals retired or overreached — that ultimately swung the title in his favour.
“Every driver has a few races they wish they could run again,” Rowland admitted. “But I’ve always believed championships are won on the days you’re not winning. That’s when it matters most to bring the car home and score.”
A title secured, a future defined
The final round in London was no victory parade. After starting outside the top ten, Rowland needed to avoid drama and shadow his main rivals. As Wehrlein claimed third and Cassidy the win, Rowland stayed focused, resisting pressure from behind and finishing safely within the points buffer he had built up.
Pascal Wehrlein, who had entered the weekend as Rowland’s closest challenger, congratulated his rival after the race: “Oliver deserved this. He’s been the benchmark for consistency all year long.”
Rowland’s championship also represents a major milestone for Nissan, who have rebuilt their Formula E project over the past two seasons. Their faith in the Yorkshireman has now been richly rewarded, and with the Gen3 Evo era nearing its conclusion, Nissan will be hoping to push even further with Rowland as their spearhead for 2026.
The win gives Rowland his first major international title and cements his position as one of Britain’s premier electric racing talents.
