Mahindra Racing Tops 2026 Formula E Pre-season Test in Valencia

Mahindra Racing concluded the pre-season Formula E test in Valencia, held between 27-31 October, by finishing at the top. Across six sessions, the team gathered detailed performance data through its work on energy management, race simulations, and car setup development. The Mahindra M12Electro delivered consistent results, with Edoardo Mortara recording the overall fastest lap of 1:21.493 and securing victory in Tuesday’s race simulation. Nyck de Vries also stayed among the leading group with a fifth-place effort. The field remained tightly packed, and the results provided teams with a reliable baseline as Formula E heads towards its season opener in Sao Paulo on 6 December 2025.

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Reigning champion Oliver Rowland set the fastest time in the second session but remained marginally adrift of Mortara’s earlier benchmark. The close gaps across the sessions brought Nissan’s Norman Nato and DS Penske’s Taylor Barnard into contention, showing that fine adjustments in setup or strategy could transform grid positions. The minimal differences highlighted how precision in energy deployment and car balance will define outcomes in the upcoming season.

Mahindra’s performance built on the momentum from its fourth-place finish in last season’s constructors’ standings. The M12Electro demonstrated early promise throughout testing, giving the team a stable foundation for the new campaign. Mortara topped two sessions, while de Vries delivered steady pace, reinforcing the effectiveness of the team’s development programme through the off-season.

The test also gave rookies a platform to adapt to Gen3 machinery. Felipe Drugovich and Pepe Martí logged competitive laps while completing consistent long runs and system evaluations. Teams placed heavy emphasis on assessing energy consumption, optimising regeneration strategies, and refining braking stability across varied conditions.

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With testing now concluded, focus shifts to Sao Paulo. Teams have returned with complete telemetry data, but the close margins suggest a season of marginal gains. Mahindra carries positive momentum from its Valencia performance into the opener, where its competitive potential will be tested under race conditions.