Rowland Tops Jeddah E-Prix Free Practice Session

Oliver Rowland from Nissan dominated the first Free Practice session of the Jeddah E-Prix, setting a fastest lap of 1:15.849 and leading a 1-2 finish for his team, with teammate Norman Nato closely trailing in second. Mahindra's Edoardo Mortara showcased his skills as well, securing third place with a time of 1:16.069. The competitive atmosphere was evident throughout the session, with top drivers such as Sam Bird from McLaren and reigning world champion Pascal Wehrlein also posting strong times, finishing fourth and sixth, respectively.

Held under floodlights on the newly designed Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the session saw several drivers leveraging maximum power modes to enhance their performance. Despite a few incidents, including a close encounter between Wehrlein and Rowland, the session set a competitive groundwork as teams prepared for the qualifying rounds and race events. With Rowland and Nissan emerging as frontrunners, anticipation builds for an exciting race weekend ahead in the GEN3 Evo era.