• 23 April 2019
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MAHINDRA RACING READY TO ROMANCE THE PARIS E-PRIX

23 April 2019 – Two weeks after the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship headed to the first European race of the season in Rome, Mahindra Racing is travelling to France for the eighth round of season five. The squad returns to the historic cobbled streets of Les Invalides in Paris, with Jérôme D’Ambrosio leading the driver’s championship and Mahindra Racing fighting at the top for the team battle. Pascal Wehrlein continues to pilot the #94 car in his rookie Formula E year.

The 1.93km Circuit des Invalides is set in the heart of the City of Light. It might be the shortest track on the calendar, with 14 turns, but it is far from the easiest when it comes to overtaking. Formula E returns to the inner-city battleground for the second European leg of the season which features stunning views of the city in the background at every turn including the renowned Eiffel Tower and the iconic golden dome.

This year sees Formula E going green for the fourth time in a row in France. The team will be looking to build on its strongest performance in Paris to date; a third place podium finish in season three with Nick Heidfeld.

It’s lights out for the Paris E-Prix at 16:04hrs local time on Saturday 27 April 2019.

“We’re coming into the race weekend having had two solid double points scoring performances in Sanya and Rome; Mahindra Racing is leading the driver’s championship and fighting at the top in the battle for the team title. As we’ve seen in the past, the Paris E-Prix can be challenging, but we’ve done our homework and we’re confident going into race day.”

Dilbagh Gill

“The track is very tight. There is a little less coasting than last year compared to previous seasons, so perhaps overtaking will be even more difficult. We are racing in the heart of the city and that really is something special; especially when you can see the stunning monuments and the Eiffel Tower from the track. I am focused on doing my best and maximising every opportunity that comes my way.”

Jérôme D'Ambrosio

“It’s a very short track, so the important thing for us this weekend is qualifying to give us the best chance of finishing on the podium in the race. From the preparation that I have done in the simulator, I would say that energy management seems easier than it has been previously. I was happy with our race pace in Rome; I have a better understanding of the new systems we have, and we just need to make sure we continue to get the best performance out of the car as possible this weekend.”

Pascal Wehrlein

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