The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set for its final showdown. Kiwi Nick Cassidy and his Citroën Racing Formula E Team heads to London for the last two rounds of Season 12 determined to maintain the positive momentum built over recent events and conclude Citroën’s first Formula E season.
“London is always a fantastic place to finish the Formula E season,” commented Cassidy. It’s one of the most technical circuits we visit, with constantly changing grip levels and a layout unlike anywhere else on the calendar.”
Following a particularly encouraging Asian leg, highlighted by three consecutive podium finishes for the team across Shanghai and Tokyo, Citroën Racing Formula E Team now sits fifth in the Teams’ Championship with 166 points. Heading into the final weekend, the objective will be to maximize every opportunity and build on the progress made throughout the second half of the season.
London is a venue where Nick Cassidy has already enjoyed considerable success. Last season, the New Zealander produced a remarkable clean sweep of the double-header, winning both races at the ExCeL. His victory in the season finale, secured by 13.5 seconds, completed a run of three consecutive victories and helped him finish second in the Season 11 Drivers’ World Championship. Returning this year after third and second place finishes in Tokyo, the Citroën Racing driver will be looking to continue his strong run of form.
“I’ve had a lot of success here in the past, including two wins last season, so naturally I’d love to repeat that kind of performance this weekend,” said Cassidy. “We’ve built some really good momentum over the last few races, and our focus is on maximizing every opportunity, fighting at the front and finishing the season as strongly as possible.”
The Drivers’ Championship also remains mathematically open, with nine drivers still in contention for the title ahead of the London double-header, making it one of the closest season finales in Formula E history. Among them is Nick Cassidy, who arrives in the British capital on the back of two consecutive podium finishes in Tokyo.
As with previous double-headers this season, the two London races will feature different formats. Round 16 will feature Pit Boost, requiring a mandatory 30-second pit stop to recharge the battery by 10%, combined with a single 6-minute Attack Mode activation and adding another strategic dimension to Saturday’s race.
Round 17 will return to the traditional Formula E format, with the usual use of an 8-minute Attack Mode to be split. The two formats will require teams to adapt their approach from one day to the next on a circuit where energy management and track position can quickly reshape the race.
The London double-header will also bring Season 12 and the GEN3 Evo era to a close before Formula E enters a new chapter with GEN4 next season. For Citroën Racing Formula E Team, these final two races represent one last opportunity to confirm the progress made throughout its first Formula E campaign and conclude the season with strong momentum before turning its attention to the championship’s next generation.
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