Nissan Formula E Team has announced its reserve driver Sergio Sette Camara will drive for the team at next month’s Berlin E-Prix, with regular driver Norman Nato prioritising his duties in the World Endurance Championship.
As first reported by Motorsport Week in December, Sette Camara will step into the breach left by Nato, who will participate in the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo with Cadillac Hertz Team Jota.
For the Brazilian, it will be a huge opportunity to prove his worth in the all-electric championship, having joined the Japanese marque prior to Season 11, having been ousted by ERT, now Cupra Kiro.
His chance to shine is even greater, considering the e-4ORCE 05 has, for the most part, been the class of the field so far, with Oliver Rowland taking a commanding lead in the championship at the wheel.
‘I feel ready to give it my all,’ says Sette Camara
In a statement, Sette Camara said: “I’m excited to race for the Nissan Formula E Team in Berlin. It’s a good opportunity for me to step into one of the leading cars in the championship, something I haven’t experienced before in this series, and I feel ready to give my all.
“Even in my role as reserve driver, it’s been a pleasure to be part of a team with such a strong, winning mentality. The environment at Nissan is one that pushes you to grow, and just being around it is motivating.
“Being back on the grid is special, but doing it with Nissan does make it more meaningful.
“In regards to the race itself, there are a number of firsts I’ll have to face in Berlin. The pit-boost and the all-wheel-drive system introduced for GEN3 EVO car are a couple of them, as well as the new softer tire spec, but I’ll do plenty of laps on the simulator and try to arrive as prepared as I possibly can.
“I’m also really keen to team up with Oli, he’s a driver I’ve always admired for his speed and he’s proven that so far this year with his incredible performances.
“It’s a great chance for me to learn from him, we get on well and I’m confident we will work together strongly in Berlin.”
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