Formula E: Mahindra Racing Announces Partnership With Magneti Marelli
Sameer Contractor
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Apr 23, 2016, 07:22 PM
Key Highlights
- Magneti Marelli will help Mahindra develop powertrain for Season 3
- Magneti Marelli is already a part of motorsport working with Formula 1
- Mahindra Racing has 61 points to its credit in Formula E this season
Mahindra Racing announced its technical partnership with Magneti Marelli to develop powertrain components for the team's season three Formula E car - the M3 Electro. The announcement was made in Paris, France ahead of the Paris ePrix that is scheduled for today. In addition, the factory team also announced that Mahindra Racing and Magneti Marelli will also have a commercial partnership, which means the component maker's branding will now appear on the M3 Electro for the remainder of the current Season two starting from the race today.
Dilbagh Gill, Team Principal of Mahindra Racing Formula E Team said, “We are thrilled to announce this partnership here in Paris. Mahindra Racing has developed a very strong relationship with Magneti Marelli over the past few months while developing our powertrain for the next season.” He further added, “We have found a shared ambition in Magneti Marelli and we look forward to the first test of the M3Electro. Mahindra Racing also welcomes Magneti Marelli as a commercial partner and we are proud to display their branding on our car for the last five races of this season and into season three.”
Italian component maker Magneti Marelli isn't new to the world of motorsport. The company currently provides technical support to multiple F1 teams with their energy-recovery systems and has also developed specialized powertrain components for improved efficiency. Associating itself with Mahindra Racing, the manufacturer is looking forward to demonstrating its capabilities in the FIA Formula E championship.
After faltering in the first season of Formula E championship finishing eighth out of ten, Mahindra Racing has shown impressive growth since the beginning of season two raking 61 points in six races. In contrast, the team managed a total of 58 points in the complete first season. The current saw Mahindra Racing achieve a podium finish at the opening Beijing ePrix this season, while both of its cars finished in the top ten in the following four races. The team certainly has more to offer this season, which we will be looking forward to.
Dilbagh Gill, Team Principal of Mahindra Racing Formula E Team said, “We are thrilled to announce this partnership here in Paris. Mahindra Racing has developed a very strong relationship with Magneti Marelli over the past few months while developing our powertrain for the next season.” He further added, “We have found a shared ambition in Magneti Marelli and we look forward to the first test of the M3Electro. Mahindra Racing also welcomes Magneti Marelli as a commercial partner and we are proud to display their branding on our car for the last five races of this season and into season three.”
Italian component maker Magneti Marelli isn't new to the world of motorsport. The company currently provides technical support to multiple F1 teams with their energy-recovery systems and has also developed specialized powertrain components for improved efficiency. Associating itself with Mahindra Racing, the manufacturer is looking forward to demonstrating its capabilities in the FIA Formula E championship.
After faltering in the first season of Formula E championship finishing eighth out of ten, Mahindra Racing has shown impressive growth since the beginning of season two raking 61 points in six races. In contrast, the team managed a total of 58 points in the complete first season. The current saw Mahindra Racing achieve a podium finish at the opening Beijing ePrix this season, while both of its cars finished in the top ten in the following four races. The team certainly has more to offer this season, which we will be looking forward to.
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