Nissan to study brain function of Formula E drivers

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Nissan’s Formula E drivers could gain a competitive edge over their rivals after participating in a program focused on brain function and anatomy.

The Nissan Brain to Performance program will use advanced brain imaging and analysis to determine the anatomical specifics of high performance, professional drivers including Nissan's Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland.

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According to Nissan, the program aims to develop bespoke, optimised training to enhance the brain functions and anatomy related to driving and racing.

“With this groundbreaking program, we aim to understand our race drivers’ brain functions like never before and push the boundaries of on-track performance in Formula E,” said Tommaso Volpe, Nissan global motorsports director. “What if, through advanced brain function analysis and training, we could help make our drivers perform better? Every tenth of a second counts in Formula E, so we’re excited to see how our cutting-edge Nissan research team can enhance Seb and Oli’s already high-performing brain functionality.”

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