Sacha Fenestraz’s Components E profession hangs within the steadiness following affirmation that he won’t be a part of Nissan’s line-up for the 2024/25 season.
Fenestraz first joined the all-electric collection in 2022/23 with Nissan, however endured a troublesome sophomore marketing campaign by which he was comprehensively overwhelmed by team-mate Oliver Rowland.
Whereas Rowland received two races and was an outdoor title contender, Fenestraz may solely handle a finest end of fifth at Misano en path to seventeenth within the standings.
Fenestraz is known to have been underneath contract for subsequent season and initially appeared prone to keep on at Nissan, however was knowledgeable he wouldn’t be retained in current days.
“I used to be informed across the starting of August that I used to be staying, however all the things has now modified apparently,” Fenestraz informed Autosport.
“Now I’m looking for an answer for my profession, to remain in Components E. However being informed so late means it will likely be troublesome to remain, as most seats are already taken.
“It was a troublesome season, one of many trickiest of my profession. However all of us have our ups and downs – even Oliver didn’t even end the season final 12 months [with Mahindra].
Sacha Fenestraz, Nissan Components E Crew
Photograph by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Pictures
“Numerous drivers have had comparable years to the one I’ve had they usually managed to bounce again.
“Sadly they didn’t give me that chance, which is a disgrace, nevertheless it’s the truth.”
The one remaining groups with vacancies for 2024/25 seem like ERT and Abt, which is getting into into a brand new alliance with Lola and Yamaha subsequent season after parting methods with Mahindra.
Ought to neither of these come off, Fenestraz may contemplate alternatives within the World Endurance Championship or perhaps a return to the Japanese racing scene, the place he raced with success earlier than becoming a member of Components E.
“There are two choices, however it’s late,” Fenestraz stated. “The season ended almost two months in the past now and most contracts are signed earlier than then.
“The probabilities are slim in the mean time as a result of it’s such a late name.
“There may be some probabilities in WEC, and there’s additionally a chance of going again to Japan, however first we’ll see if there’s any probability of staying in Components E or not.”
Sacha Fenestraz, KONDO RACING
Photograph by: Masahide Kamio
Fenestraz admitted {that a} return to Tremendous Components and SUPER GT, the place he raced for Toyota in 2020-22, can be probably the most easy possibility for his profession.
“I adore it in Japan, I like the tradition, I like the racing there with noisy, high-downforce vehicles,” Fenestraz stated. “The probabilities of racing there are larger than different locations.”
It’s unclear who will associate Rowland at Nissan for 2024/25 Components E season, though Norman Nato has been linked with a doable return having beforehand pushed for the Japanese producer alongside Fenestraz in 2022/23.
Reached by Autosport for remark, a Nissan spokesperson stated: “Our driver lineup for Season 11 [2024/25] has not been confirmed but. “The crew is presently evaluating completely different choices and an announcement shall be launched sooner or later, as soon as a call is made.”