Nissan and BMW are both in talks to join the thriving Formula E field.
As reported Autosport, this news comes not long after Honda’s interest in the series became known, with Nissan and BMW apparently in the midst of discussions to join forces with existing teams, rather than initially launching brand new squads.
After Nissan cancelled its failed LMP1 program in 2015, the Japanese marque is looking elsewhere to expand its motorsport footprint. However, before anything becomes official, approval from the Renault-Nissan Alliance has to be given, but there’s a chance this could come before season three starts in mid-October.
As for BMW, it is already involved in the series, as the i8 is Formula E’s official safety car while the smaller i3 is used throughout as a course car. While initially the German maker may partner with a current team, it’s also possible that for the 2018/2019 season, it could develop its own team, using powertrain technology conceived in house.
Alejandro Agag, the chief executive of the series said “I don’t like to be too excessively positive, but I think we’ve created a cool place to be for OEMs. The ones that are in are really happy. The partners we have, they are all renewing and extending their contracts and nobody is leaving.”
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