Inside Nissan Formula E Team’s simulation setup

Why simulators are so important in Formula E

Although Formula E has added more permanent racetracks to its calendar in recent years, street circuits still form an important part of the electric single-seater championship. In the 2026-27 season, the first for the new Gen4 car platform, Formula E will visit seven temporary or street circuits, alongside the likes of Brands Hatch, Zandvoort and Shanghai. Street circuits, especially new ones, are notoriously difficult to prepare for due to thei…

Inside Nissan Formula E Team’s simulation setup

* The original version of this article was published by Nissan Motor Corporation. Nissan Formula E Team’s most important development tool isn’t the race car; it’s a state-of-the-art simulator helping to shape the team’s on-track success Formula E race weekend. Over 9,000km from the circuit, a special ops team is working hard in the Nissan Formula E Team HQ in Paris, putting in vital and sustainable work to help drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman …