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Mahindra commits to Formula E through 2030, says CEO
Mahindra Racing will remain in Formula E through at least the Gen4 era in 2030, CEO and team principal Frederic Bertrand told PTI. He said the decision reflects a long-term plan to…
The Story in Brief
Mahindra Racing will remain in Formula E through at least the Gen4 era in 2030, CEO and team principal Frederic Bertrand told PTI. He said the decision reflects a long-term plan to use electric racing as a technology laboratory, rather than a response to the championship’s short-term fortunes. Audi and Mercedes have left, while McLaren will depart after the 2024-25 season.
Mahindra, a founding team and the first original equipment manufacturer to join Formula E, finished fourth in the teams’ championship in Season 11, its best result since 2016-17. Nyck de Vries won the Tokyo E-Prix, while Edoardo Mortara secured four pole positions this season. Bertrand said the programme supports road-car work in software, efficiency and engineering talent.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that manufacturer exits prove Formula E is failing, while Mahindra’s supporters may treat a few podiums as proof of a championship-ready team. Neither claim is established here. Mahindra’s return to the front is real, but its best finish remains fourth in Season 11, and Bertrand says sustained title contention is still the goal. The clearest test will be whether the team turns its recent pace into a championship challenge during the Gen4 era.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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