SEBASTIEN BUEMI
Swiss racer Sebastien Buemi joined the Nissan Formula E program as the ABB FIA Formula E championship record holder for most wins, poles, and fastest laps.
The 30-year-old scored Nissan's first pole after only three races and is one of only two drivers to qualify for the top six Super Pole in every race in season five.
Buemi is an ex-Formula 1 racer, FIA World Endurance champion and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
OLIVER ROWLAND
Young British racer Oliver Rowland began his first full season in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in round one of season five for Nissan e.dams.
The 26-year-old was the best performing rookie in round one with a seventh-place finish and starred at the most recent round in Mexico where he was the fastest man in group qualifying and starred during the race.
Rowland finished third in the FIA Formula 2 championship and is a former F1 test driver.
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