Nissan unveiled on Wednesday (22) a special livery for the Tokyo E-Prix double-header, rounds 13 and 14 of the 2025/26 Formula E season. The design pays tribute to the history of NISMO, the automaker’s motorsport and performance division. The livery combines shades of gray and black with red accents on the wings, while retaining the traditional cherry blossom theme, a visual identity used by the Japanese team since its entry into Formula E.

A special livery for its home race is nothing new. Since Tokyo was added to the calendar in the 2023/24 season, Nissan has consistently opted for distinctive looks. In the inaugural edition, the car blended cherry blossoms with elements of the Japanese flag. Last year, the team tapped into 1990s gaming nostalgia with a pixelated design.

Nissan will run a special livery in Japan (Foto: Nissan)

Beyond the cars, Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato will also wear custom race suits throughout the weekend, matching the color scheme of the special livery. Off the track, the team will host a fan activation called The NISMO Pit, developed in partnership with designer Kenichi Minami.

Inspired by 1990s Japanese car culture, the space will showcase modified Nissan models alongside the Gen3 Evo featuring the exclusive livery. The public will also be able to watch the races on site while enjoying food stalls and DJ performances.

Nissan Team Principal Tommaso Volpe highlighted the importance of their home round and emphasized that the team worked hard to fix the issues faced since the Shanghai round. The executive also noted that Tokyo will host night races for the first time, stressing the significance of the weekend for the championship battle.

“We are very happy to return to Japan for our home race and to compete in front of our fans, as well as Nissan colleagues and executives. The support we receive throughout the season means a lot to the entire team, and feeling that encouragement in person gives us extra motivation,” he stated.

“Since Shanghai, we have worked hard to analyze what happened, identify the areas where we can improve, and implement the necessary solutions. Tokyo is always a special event for us, and even more so this year, as we will be racing here at night for the first time,” he continued.

“It is also a crucial moment in the championship, so we are going to give it everything to secure a strong performance and score the points we need,” he concluded.

Formula E returns this week, between July 24 and 26, with the Tokyo E-Prix double-header, serving as rounds 14 and 15 of the 2025/26 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO remains the official Formula E broadcaster in Brazil and will stream all weekend sessions live with video on its YouTube channel and GPTV.

Formula E Tokyo E-Prix: when to watch in US ET, London (UK), South Africa, Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (China) and Sydney (Australia)

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Schedule in Shanghai (CST / UTC+8)

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