Mahindra Racing has announced
a partnership with Magneti Marelli to develop powertrain components for
Mahindra Racing’s season three Formula E car, the M3Electro. Mahindra Racing
and Magneti Marelli will also begin a new commercial partnership, with the
Italian supplier’s branding appearing on the season two M2Electro for the
remaining races of the current season.
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.”
“As an established EV
manufacturer and an FIA Formula E manufacturer, we have a mandate to drive the
future of EV technology, and that begins with developing the most innovative
ideas and components,” he said.
“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.
“Magneti Marelli, which
currently provides technical support to multiple F1 teams for their
energy-recovery systems, has developed specialised powertrain components
targeting high levels of efficiency, ”
he added.
Roberto Dalla, Motorsport
Director at Magneti Marelli said, “We are proud of the partnership with the
Mahindra Racing Formula E Team in the very important and challenging FIA
Formula E Championship. Magneti Marelli has brought innovative technologies to
multiple racing categories. Formula E allows us to exploit our knowledge in
strategic components for hybrid and electric propulsion.”
“Performance, efficiency and
reliability are going to be key elements to race in season three and we believe
that the solution developed with Mahindra Racing will be able to demonstrate
the capabilities of Mahindra and Magneti Marelli which will help the team to be
successful in the FIA Formula E Championship,” added Dalla.