German driver Nick Heidfeld has been dubbed “the unluckiest driver in Formula E”, after a succession of crashes and infringements which have belied his speed, racecraft and grasp efficient driving. Still, he seems to determined to persevere, and looks committed to Formula E and Venturi for season two.

“I definitely want to stay in the championship,” he tells Current E. “My idea was to do sports cars and Formula E for one year, to see how much I enjoyed it and how time consuming it would be. My target now is to cut down on sports cars and then focus on Formula E for season two.”

It’s been a tough start to the first season, with the Venturi and Heidfeld pairing looking particularly competitive at times but with nothing really so far to show for it. But the Monaco-based team has already extracted both speed and efficiency in the car, and should be in an even stronger position next year, when it will build its own powertrain.

“At Venturi, we’ve shown good pace. I like the people there,” Heidfeld says. “They’re committed for the future. On the other hand, we have not scored the points that we should have. There’s a strong possibility that we will work together. We are speaking and watching how it goes. It’s a bit unusual because normally you have a winter break to sign for the next year. In Formula E, it’s a summer break!”