Sam Bird Returns to Formula E With Nissan NISMO as Their Reserve and Development Driver

Oh yeah… he’s so back. And he is ready to help usher in the next era of electric racing. Sam Bird returns to Formula E with Nissan NISMO as their Reserve and Development Driver.

Nissan released an official statement about Bird and the expertise that this experienced and talented veteran brings to the table. It reads as follows:

“Nissan Formula E Team is delighted to announce that Sam Bird will be the squad’s reserve and development driver for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Bird has been ever-present on the Formula E grid since its maiden race in 2014 and has taken wins across all three generations of car in the championship. A title contender in several Formula E seasons, Bird claimed victory in the series’ second-ever race in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and has competed in 144 races, scored 27 podiums and claimed 12 wins – the fourth highest in Formula E history. His most recent victory came at São Paulo in Season 10 (2023/24), when he crossed the finish line first in the Nissan e-4ORCE 04 for NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, who were then a Nissan customer team.”

Sam Bird took a moment to express his thoughts on how he can further support and bolster the Nissan Formula E Team. Bird states,

“I’m extremely happy to be joining Nissan Formula E Team as the reserve and development driver for the 2025/26 campaign. I’ve worked closely with Nissan over the past two seasons, so I feel prepared as I know the Nissan Formula E powertrain well. I’ve got a great relationship with both Oli and Norman and they are two drivers I respect very highly. I’ll help them in any way possible trackside and by aiding to further develop the current GEN3 Evo and future GEN4 car. The knowledge I have built up over the last two years will mean I can jump straight into the simulator and give feedback instantly, supporting the squad to build on its recent success in Season 11.”

Sam Bird Returns to Formula E With Nissan NISMO as Their Reserve and Development Driver

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, of the Nissan Formula E Team is ecstatic about Bird. Volpe discussed how Sam’s racing background and tenacity will be a game changer. He mentions,

“We’re very happy to welcome Sam as our reserve and development driver for Season 12. He is one of the most experienced and successful drivers in the championship and has competed with our powertrain for the past two seasons, so there was really no question that he would be a great fit for the team. He will play an important role as we look to keep consistently fighting at the top in the upcoming campaign while we get ready for GEN4.”

It sounds like Nissan and Bird are ready to innovate and are foreseeing a bright future and strong continued working relationship. Therefore, we wish Sam Bird the best in his essential role and upcoming responsibilities. As he has an impact on not only the Nissan team but the advancement as well as growth of Formula E.

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