Oliver Rowland on brink of maiden Formula E title – reviewing his dominant Season 11
Oliver Rowland is close to winning the Formula E Season 11 World Championship. He leads the Driver Standings with four wins. Rowland switched to Nissan last year. He won in Mexico and had podiums in Jeddah, Monaco, and Tokyo. He looks forward to the Berlin E-Prix and London double-header. Rowland and his wife are expecting their second child in November.
Oliver Rowland has multiple things to look forward to
Oliver Rowland is on the verge of winning the Formula E Season 11 World Championship. With four wins and three additional podiums in 12 rounds, Rowland leads this year’s Driver Standings by a massive margin. As the season nears its conclusion with the Berlin double-header and the London double-header remaining, the Nissan driver is almost certain to lift the championship trophy.Things began to look up for Oliver Rowland after he decided to switch from Mahindra Racing to Nissan last year. This season, he is all set to lift the Formula E World Championship trophy. Although he had a lackluster start in Sao Paulo, he bounced back with his first win of the year in Mexico. Soon after, he secured two podiums in Jeddah, including a win. He continued his strong form with double podiums in both the Monaco and Tokyo double-headers.After his last win in Tokyo, he brought his four-year-old daughter, Harper, to join him on the podium. Reflecting on the special moment after the Tokyo race, he said, "I was already tired after qualifying. I was feeling pretty stressed with everything. There was a lot of pressure to go through.I was looking forward to the race being over, to be honest, and when it was over... when I saw her face, I just couldn't help but be super emotional. ”"[The atmosphere] was amazing. I didn't realise how many people were here until I stood on the podium, so it was a really special moment for me and the team. Honestly, sometimes I feel like I need to wake up from the dream that I'm living at the moment," he added.In the last three races, Rowland has slowed down slightly. He finished 10th in the most recent Round 12 race in Jakarta.The 32-year-old now inches closer to the championship at the Berlin E-Prix. Oliver Rowland previously won once in Berlin in 2020 and has claimed three other podiums at the venue in past seasons. After that, he will head to the London double-header for the season finale. There’s hardly any doubt — he’s poised to end the year on a high note, with champagne and celebrations for his first-ever Formula E World Championship title.Also Read: Who is Oliver Rowland? All you need to know about the unstoppable Formula E champion After the end of Formula E Season 11, Oliver Rowland has another reason to celebrate during the off-season. He and his wife, Lauren Rowland, are expecting their second child — a baby boy — due in November. It’s safe to say it’s a win-win situation for Rowland both on and off the track this year.
Published: June 30, 2025, 6:25 p.m.
Source: Times of India
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