Nyck de Vries wins Monaco E-Prix for Mahindra Racing's first Formula E victory since 2021
Nyck de Vries claimed victory at the Monaco E-Prix, delivering Mahindra Racing its first Formula E win in five years and its first in the Gen3 era.
- 2021 London E-Prix
- 25
- 3rd
What Happened
Nyck de Vries drove a composed race to win the Monaco E-Prix, giving Mahindra Racing its first Formula E victory since the 2021 London race and its first in the Gen3 era. He held off pressure from Mitch Evans during a Full Course Yellow period to cross the line first. Teammate Edoardo Mortara suffered a late puncture after a strong recovery drive from 19th, finishing 17th.
Last Mahindra Racing win before today
Nyck de Vries wins Monaco E-Prix
Second part of Monaco double-header
“Incredible. I’m very happy. Monaco is a special place. It’s my home. To do that together with Mahindra, and to give them the reward they deserve is just incredible.”
“This is a great achievement from the team. It was a mega drive from Nyck [de Vries], but also from Edoardo [Mortara] as well.”
Why this matters
The win ends a long drought for the team and narrows the gap to the championship leaders, boosting its standing in the manufacturer competition.
Terms in This Story
- Gen3 era
- The third generation of Formula E electric race cars, featuring more powerful batteries and faster charging.
- Attack Mode
- A power boost mode in Formula E that drivers activate by driving through a designated activation zone.
- Pit Boost
- A pit stop procedure in Formula E where cars receive a high-speed charge to extend range.
- Parc ferme
- Conditions after qualifying where cars cannot be modified or repaired, ensuring they race as qualified.
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