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Nyck de Vries delivered a landmark moment for Mahindra Racing after securing the team’s first victory in five years during Round 9 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. The triumph also marked Mahindra Racing’s maiden win in the Gen3 era, ending a long wait for the Indian-owned outfit on the electric racing circuit.
De Vries produced a composed and tactical drive from the front row, combining sharp overtakes with smart energy management to seal his fifth career Formula E victory and his first since Berlin 2022.
Nyck de Vries ends Mahindra Racing’s five-year wait for victory
The Dutch driver executed a near-perfect race strategy and made full use of the crucial ‘attack mode’ phase to move ahead of Antonio Felix da Costa during the decisive stages of the race.
Once he grabbed the lead, Nyck de Vries maintained complete control and steadily extended the gap to the chasing pack. He eventually crossed the finish line with a comfortable three-second advantage ahead of Mitch Evans of Jaguar Racing, while Pepe Marti of Cupra Kiro completed the podium positions.
The victory carries major significance for Mahindra Racing, who had endured a difficult run in recent seasons after previously being one of Formula E’s strongest teams during the earlier years of the championship.
Strategic brilliance powers De Vries to memorable Formula E win
De Vries’ calm execution under pressure proved to be the difference in a fiercely competitive field. His ability to balance pace with energy conservation allowed him to stay ahead during the closing laps while several rivals struggled with battery management.
The win also serves as a huge boost for Mahindra Racing’s ongoing Gen3 project, with the team finally converting improved performances into a breakthrough result.
For Nyck de Vries, the victory adds another major chapter to his Formula E journey and reaffirms his reputation as one of the series’ most technically sharp and composed drivers.
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