Mahindra Racing has officially confirmed an unchanged driver lineup for the 2026/27 FIA Formula E World Championship, retaining Edoardo Mortara and Nyck de Vries. The decision provides a crucial foundation for the Banbury-based team as they step into the GEN4 era.
Last season, the duo of Edoardo Mortara and Nyck de Vries propelled Mahindra to third in the Teams’ Championship with 252 points, two victories, 10 podiums, and six pole positions. It was one of the Indian outfit’s strongest campaigns in the electric series.
Interestingly, the announcement had a playful twist. On Monday, Mahindra’s social media accounts posted a ‘thank you’ video that seemed to suggest both drivers were leaving, sparking disbelief among fans. Shortly after, the team confirmed that Mortara and de Vries would stay, turning the moment into an amusing prank.
For Mortara, this upcoming season marks a historic milestone. The Swiss-Italian driver will become the only competitor on the grid to have raced across all four technological generations of Formula E. “I’m really happy to continue with the team,” he said. “Our collaboration over the past three seasons has been very positive, with results steadily improving. Entering my tenth Formula E season, we know the year ahead will be a real challenge, especially on the technical side, with so much that is new.”
De Vries, the 2020/21 Formula E World Champion, welcomed the continuation of his journey with Mahindra. “The past three years with Mahindra Racing have been a very rewarding journey,” he added. “Finishing third in the Teams’ Championship last season was a great reward for all the hard work everyone across the team has put in. I’m very happy to continue with Mahindra Racing as we enter the GEN4 era.”
CEO and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand emphasised that driver continuity will be a crucial asset as the team masters the faster, all-new GEN4 machinery. “Over the past three seasons, we have built trust, shared reference points and a strong way of working together,” Bertrand explained. “That continuity will be important as Formula E enters the GEN4 era. Season 13 will demand a steep learning curve from the whole team.”
The GEN4 era officially kicks off with official pre-season testing at Jarama, Spain, from November 16–20, 2026, ahead of the season-opening Jeddah E-Prix in December. With a solid driver lineup, Mahindra hopes to carry their positive momentum and challenge at the front.
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