Nissan’s Sacha Fenestraz, a French driver, achieved his first points of the season in Italy. He finished ninth in race one and fifth in race two. Looking ahead to Monaco, where he had a strong performance last year, Fenestraz is optimistic about repeating his success.
He admits that he didn’t expect such a result, but acknowledges that everyone has improved since last year. Despite a challenging start to the year, Fenestraz remains confident. He likes the track in Monaco and believes that another strong weekend is possible, as he came close to the podium last year.
The Nissan team has exceeded expectations this season, with Fenestraz’s teammate Oliver Rowland currently third in the Drivers’ standings. Rowland has achieved four podium finishes in a row. While Fenestraz hasn’t been able to match Rowland’s performances, he recognizes the difference in experience between them.
Returning to street circuits, Fenestraz is excited about the upcoming race in Monaco. He sees Rowland’s performance as a positive for the team and acknowledges the valuable experience he brings. Fenestraz believes that if they can achieve another good result together, it would be amazing.
Fenestraz admits that he was struggling this season, especially seeing his teammate performing well. However, he remains realistic, understanding that Rowland has six years of experience compared to his second season. He plans to take things step-by-step and sees his fifth-place finish in Misano as a confidence boost. His goal is to continue performing well.
CEO Jeff Dodds, ahead of the launch of FIA Formula E’s GEN3 Evo car, has made positive remarks about the future of the sport. Fenestraz appreciates Dodds’ efforts since joining the board of FE. He hopes that Dodds’ words about more city tracks and preserving the DNA of Formula E are true. However, Fenestraz expresses concerns about the current trend of racing in permanent tracks like Misano and Shanghai. He hopes that Formula E will not lose its essence.