NEXTEV NIO driver Nelson Piquet Jr is confident that the Chinese team will be in a position in season four where they are winning races and taking the fight to Renault e.Dams consistently.

The NEXTEV car has been super quick in qualifying this year taking two pole positions and securing a front row lockout, but efficiency problems in the race have stopped the team from winning any races.

Frustration

The Brazilian, who became the king of efficiency during the first and second season’s of Formula E, has been left frustrated by the lack of efficiency his car has but is optimistic that next year’s car will make up for it.

It is very frustrating,” said Piquet Jr. “I mean you remember what happened to us last year. Nothing can be more frustrating than that. So it’s been a significant improvement from last year already, but we have to keep working. I’m sure our step for next year is going to be the same step that we had this year.

“So get ready because next year we are going to be quick, efficient, we’re going to be on the podium. We’re going to be in pole position, winning races. So it’s going to be a much better year,” explained Piquet Jr.

Focusing on Next Year

Despite each team still looking at ways to develop their season three challenger. The focus has shifted towards next year’s powertrain.

“I don’t think there is much we can do for this year,” said Piquet Jr.” It’s do the best we can with what we have right now and obviously, our powertrain for next year is going to be much better.

“So I am really looking forward to it. But we are still getting good points. We are fighting for pole positions, which is fun but obviously we want to win, but let’s do the best way we can right now. The team is fantastic. Gerry is doing an amazing job getting good people there and yeah let’s wait until next year,” added Piquet Jr.