PORTLAND E-PRIX WITH NISSAN FORMULA E TEAM'S MANAGING DIRECTOR AND TEAM PRINCIPAL, TOMMASO VOLPE

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This episode of The Inevitable podcast takes listeners to the Portland E-Prix, featuring an insightful conversation with Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director and Team Principal of the Nissan Formula E Team. Volpe discusses the team's surprisingly strong season, attributing their success to organizational restructuring, new talent, and improved procedures. He highlights the evolution of Formula E, the potential of the Gen 4 car, and the strategic 'chess game' of energy management that defines the sport. A key takeaway is the significant technology transfer from Formula E to consumer EVs, particularly in energy efficiency and software, with the gearbox being a notable area of improvement. Volpe emphasizes that Formula E is an 'efficiency race' and a 'very intelligent form of racing,' requiring drivers to be exceptionally clever and adaptable. He also touches on the future of electric vehicles, including the potential for an electric GT-R, and explains the excitement of Formula E for spectators through its unique qualifying format and dramatic race finishes.