Mahindra Racing Formula E Season 11: 4th Place & 5 Podiums – Ready to Scream Electric in Season 12!

By Karanth

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Overview

  • Historic 4th in Teams’ Championship: Mahindra Racing finishes Season 11 with 186 points, securing 4th place—the only Indian team in Formula E since 2014.
  • Five Podiums in 16 Races: Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara deliver 2nd and 3rd-place finishes across London, Jakarta, Monaco, and Berlin.
  • Season 12 Prep Underway: The M12Electro Gen3 Evo car with new livery (12 stripes for 12 years) is set for São Paulo opener on December 6, 2025.
  • In-House Powertrain Excellence: The M11Electro featured a Mahindra-developed powertrain with 1.82s 0–96 km/h and 321 km/h top speed.
  • Scream Electric Campaign: Mahindra’s ‘Race to Road’ tech transfer from track to XEV 9e, BE 6, and future EVs.
  • Global Pride for India: First Indian OEM in world championship racing, now accelerating EV innovation on the road.

Mahindra Racing Formula E Season 11: 4th Place, 5 Podiums, and a Roaring Path to Season 12

The curtain has fallen on Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and Mahindra Racing—India’s sole representative in the pinnacle of all-electric motorsport—has delivered a performance to remember. Finishing 4th in the Teams’ Championship with 186 points, the team secured five podiums across 16 races, proving consistency, speed, and resilience in the ultra-competitive Gen3 era. As the only Indian team on the grid since Formula E’s inception in 2014, Mahindra Racing continues to wave the tricolor high, inspiring a nation and accelerating the global shift to sustainable mobility.

From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the historic circuits of Monaco and Berlin, Mahindra’s drivers Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara extracted every ounce of performance from the M11Electro, a car powered by an in-house developed powertrain that showcased Mahindra’s growing technical prowess. Now, with Season 12 looming—kicking off in São Paulo on December 6, 2025—the team is charging ahead with the evolved M12Electro, ready to Scream Electric louder than ever.

Season 11 Podium Haul: Five Times on the Box

Mahindra Racing’s five podiums in Season 11 were a masterclass in execution:

  • London E-Prix (Round 16)Nyck de Vries: 2nd
  • London E-Prix (Round 15)Nyck de Vries: 2nd
  • Jakarta E-PrixEdoardo Mortara: 2nd
  • Monaco E-Prix (Round 8)Nyck de Vries: 2nd
  • Berlin E-Prix (Round 9)Edoardo Mortara: 3rd

These results—four 2nd places and one 3rd—highlight strategic brilliance in qualifying, race pace, and energy management, critical in Formula E’s unique format. De Vries, the 2021 champion, and Mortara, a veteran with multiple wins, formed a formidable duo, consistently outpacing factory-backed giants.

M11Electro: The Gen3 Beast from India

Season 11 introduced the revolutionary Gen3 cars—the fastest, most efficient electric racers ever. Mahindra’s M11Electro stood tall with:

  • Mahindra-developed powertrain: Full control over motor, inverter, and software.
  • 0–96 km/h in 1.82 seconds: Faster than most supercars.
  • Top speed: 321 km/h (200 mph) on street circuits.
  • 350 kW (470 hp) in race mode, 300 kW regen braking.
  • Advanced aerodynamics & suspension for superior cornering.

This wasn’t just a race car—it was a rolling R&D lab, feeding data into Mahindra’s ‘Race to Road’ program, directly influencing the XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs launched in India.

M12Electro: Evolution for Season 12 Dominance

For Season 12, Mahindra Racing unleashes the M12Electro—a refined Gen3 Evo machine:

  • Enhanced powertrain efficiency for better energy deployment.
  • Optimized aerodynamics with updated front wing and diffuser.
  • Improved battery management for longer attack modes.
  • New livery with 12 red stripes—symbolizing 12 years in Formula E.
  • Driver lineup retained: De Vries and Mortara return with championship hunger.

The Gen3 Evo platform introduces all-wheel-drive activation during qualifying and attack mode, boosting acceleration out of hairpins—a game-changer Mahindra is mastering in simulator testing.

Season 12 Calendar: 17 Races, Global Stage

The 2025–26 Formula E calendar features 17 rounds across 11 cities:

  1. São Paulo, Brazil – Dec 6, 2025
  2. Mexico City – Jan 2026
  3. Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (Double-header)
  4. Miami, USA
  5. Monaco
  6. Tokyo
  7. Shanghai (Double-header)
  8. Jakarta
  9. Berlin (Double-header)
  10. London (Double-header) – Season finale

Mahindra aims for podiums in 10+ races and a top-3 championship finish, leveraging homegrown tech and driver synergy.

Scream Electric: From Track to Road

Mahindra’s Scream Electric isn’t just a tagline—it’s a movement:

  • Race to Road Tech Transfer: Formula E inverter tech → XEV 9e fast charging.
  • Battery & Motor Innovation: Gen3 learnings in BE 6’s 79 kWh pack.
  • Driver Training: De Vries tests XEV 9e for real-world validation.
  • Youth Inspiration: The Mahindra Rise program nurtures Indian racing talent.

As India targets 30% EV sales by 2030, Mahindra Racing proves electric performance is here—and it’s fast.

Why Mahindra Racing Matters

  • Only Indian team in a world championship.
  • 186 points in Season 11—highest ever for an Indian outfit.
  • 5 podiums—most in a single season for Mahindra.
  • 12 years in Formula E—longest-running Indian motorsport program.
  • Global R&D hub in UK + India, employing 200+ engineers.

From Pune to London, Mahindra is electrifying the world, one lap at a time.

The Road Ahead: Victory in Season 12?

With the M12Electro primed, drivers locked in, and a Scream Electric war cry, Mahindra Racing isn’t just participating—it’s hunting the title. As the grid powers up in São Paulo, India watches with pride. Will Season 12 bring Mahindra’s first Formula E win? The charge is on.

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