Mahindra Racing bags dramatic Tokyo E-Prix win as Nyck de Vries triumphs
De Vries claims his second victory of the season after a strategic masterclass, while Edoardo Mortara's record-equalling pole ends in heartbreak following a late-race crash.
Mahindra Racing enjoyed a memorable weekend at the Tokyo E-Prix as Nyck de Vries claimed a sensational victory in Sunday's rain-affected Formula E race, giving the Indian outfit its second win of the 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season.
The Dutch driver overcame a difficult start and mastered the changing wet-to-dry conditions with a perfectly timed strategy to secure his sixth career Formula E victory. The result also marks the first time Mahindra Racing has won multiple races in a single Formula E season since the 2017/18 campaign.
While de Vries celebrated victory, team-mate Edoardo Mortara endured a frustrating afternoon despite producing another standout qualifying performance. The Swiss driver secured his fourth pole position of the season, equalling the record for the most poles in a single Formula E campaign, but retired after being caught in a multi-car incident late in the race.
The Tokyo double-header began positively for Mahindra Racing on Saturday, with Mortara qualifying second and finishing fifth after spending much of the race in podium contention. De Vries, meanwhile, suffered a first-lap puncture that left him down in 17th.
Sunday's race started behind the Safety Car in wet conditions, with Mortara leading the field from pole once racing got underway. However, changing track conditions and differing tyre-pressure strategies soon reshuffled the order. While Mortara gradually slipped backwards, de Vries conserved energy early before making the most of his final six-minute Attack Mode deployment to charge through the field and take the race lead.
A late red flag following Mortara's crash set up a one-lap sprint to the finish, with de Vries successfully defending from Nick Cassidy and Jake Dennis to seal victory.
The win earned Mahindra Racing 25 points and helped the team collect 38 points across the Tokyo weekend. De Vries climbed to ninth in the drivers' standings, while Mortara remains fifth.
In the teams' championship, Mahindra Racing now sits on 210 points, just one point behind third-placed Andretti heading into the final two rounds of the season in London on August 15-16.
Reflecting on the victory, de Vries said the team's strategy proved decisive in the mixed conditions.
"We opted for a drying track and, in hindsight, that worked out in our favour. We had a poor start, but saving energy early became crucial once the circuit dried. I'm very happy and proud of the team for executing a great race and delivering our second win of the season," he said.
Mortara admitted his wet-weather setup ultimately worked against him but was pleased the team's split strategy paid off.
"It is disappointing because we showed excellent pace throughout the weekend. We chose the wet setup, which wasn't the right call, but fortunately our split strategy worked perfectly for Nyck. I'm very happy for the team," he said.
Mahindra Racing Team Principal and CEO Frederic Bertrand praised both drivers, highlighting the team's qualifying pace and strategic execution.
"It was a challenging weekend, but both drivers were extremely competitive. Edoardo delivered another outstanding qualifying performance, while Nyck executed the race brilliantly to secure an important victory. This result gives us a significant boost in the teams' championship ahead of the season finale in London," Bertrand said.
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Mahindra Racing enjoyed a memorable weekend at the Tokyo E-Prix as Nyck de Vries claimed a sensational victory in Sunday's rain-affected Formula E race, giving the Indian outfit its second win of the 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season.
The Dutch driver overcame a difficult start and mastered the changing wet-to-dry conditions with a perfectly timed strategy to secure his sixth career Formula E victory. The result also marks the first time Mahindra Racing has won multiple races in a single Formula E season since the 2017/18 campaign.
While de Vries celebrated victory, team-mate Edoardo Mortara endured a frustrating afternoon despite producing another standout qualifying performance. The Swiss driver secured his fourth pole position of the season, equalling the record for the most poles in a single Formula E campaign, but retired after being caught in a multi-car incident late in the race.
The Tokyo double-header began positively for Mahindra Racing on Saturday, with Mortara qualifying second and finishing fifth after spending much of the race in podium contention. De Vries, meanwhile, suffered a first-lap puncture that left him down in 17th.
Sunday's race started behind the Safety Car in wet conditions, with Mortara leading the field from pole once racing got underway. However, changing track conditions and differing tyre-pressure strategies soon reshuffled the order. While Mortara gradually slipped backwards, de Vries conserved energy early before making the most of his final six-minute Attack Mode deployment to charge through the field and take the race lead.
A late red flag following Mortara's crash set up a one-lap sprint to the finish, with de Vries successfully defending from Nick Cassidy and Jake Dennis to seal victory.
The win earned Mahindra Racing 25 points and helped the team collect 38 points across the Tokyo weekend. De Vries climbed to ninth in the drivers' standings, while Mortara remains fifth.
In the teams' championship, Mahindra Racing now sits on 210 points, just one point behind third-placed Andretti heading into the final two rounds of the season in London on August 15-16.
Reflecting on the victory, de Vries said the team's strategy proved decisive in the mixed conditions.
"We opted for a drying track and, in hindsight, that worked out in our favour. We had a poor start, but saving energy early became crucial once the circuit dried. I'm very happy and proud of the team for executing a great race and delivering our second win of the season," he said.
Mortara admitted his wet-weather setup ultimately worked against him but was pleased the team's split strategy paid off.
"It is disappointing because we showed excellent pace throughout the weekend. We chose the wet setup, which wasn't the right call, but fortunately our split strategy worked perfectly for Nyck. I'm very happy for the team," he said.
Mahindra Racing Team Principal and CEO Frederic Bertrand praised both drivers, highlighting the team's qualifying pace and strategic execution.
"It was a challenging weekend, but both drivers were extremely competitive. Edoardo delivered another outstanding qualifying performance, while Nyck executed the race brilliantly to secure an important victory. This result gives us a significant boost in the teams' championship ahead of the season finale in London," Bertrand said.
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Mahindra Racing enjoyed a memorable weekend at the Tokyo E-Prix as Nyck de Vries claimed a sensational victory in Sunday's rain-affected Formula E race, giving the Indian outfit its second win of the 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season.
The Dutch driver overcame a difficult start and mastered the changing wet-to-dry conditions with a perfectly timed strategy to secure his sixth career Formula E victory. The result also marks the first time Mahindra Racing has won multiple races in a single Formula E season since the 2017/18 campaign.
While de Vries celebrated victory, team-mate Edoardo Mortara endured a frustrating afternoon despite producing another standout qualifying performance. The Swiss driver secured his fourth pole position of the season, equalling the record for the most poles in a single Formula E campaign, but retired after being caught in a multi-car incident late in the race.
The Tokyo double-header began positively for Mahindra Racing on Saturday, with Mortara qualifying second and finishing fifth after spending much of the race in podium contention. De Vries, meanwhile, suffered a first-lap puncture that left him down in 17th.
Sunday's race started behind the Safety Car in wet conditions, with Mortara leading the field from pole once racing got underway. However, changing track conditions and differing tyre-pressure strategies soon reshuffled the order. While Mortara gradually slipped backwards, de Vries conserved energy early before making the most of his final six-minute Attack Mode deployment to charge through the field and take the race lead.
A late red flag following Mortara's crash set up a one-lap sprint to the finish, with de Vries successfully defending from Nick Cassidy and Jake Dennis to seal victory.
The win earned Mahindra Racing 25 points and helped the team collect 38 points across the Tokyo weekend. De Vries climbed to ninth in the drivers' standings, while Mortara remains fifth.
In the teams' championship, Mahindra Racing now sits on 210 points, just one point behind third-placed Andretti heading into the final two rounds of the season in London on August 15-16.
Reflecting on the victory, de Vries said the team's strategy proved decisive in the mixed conditions.
"We opted for a drying track and, in hindsight, that worked out in our favour. We had a poor start, but saving energy early became crucial once the circuit dried. I'm very happy and proud of the team for executing a great race and delivering our second win of the season," he said.
Mortara admitted his wet-weather setup ultimately worked against him but was pleased the team's split strategy paid off.
"It is disappointing because we showed excellent pace throughout the weekend. We chose the wet setup, which wasn't the right call, but fortunately our split strategy worked perfectly for Nyck. I'm very happy for the team," he said.
Mahindra Racing Team Principal and CEO Frederic Bertrand praised both drivers, highlighting the team's qualifying pace and strategic execution.
"It was a challenging weekend, but both drivers were extremely competitive. Edoardo delivered another outstanding qualifying performance, while Nyck executed the race brilliantly to secure an important victory. This result gives us a significant boost in the teams' championship ahead of the season finale in London," Bertrand said.
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