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‘The fit was quick’: Bertrand explains why De Vries and Mortara were signed
The Mahindra Formula E team has made significant changes to their driver lineup for the 2024 season. Oliver Rowland and Lucas di Grassi have left the team, and they have been replaced by Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara. Both drivers have proven themselves as race winners in the electric series and bring a wealth of experience to the team. Choosing the new drivers was not only about finding speed and experience, but also about finding drivers who could embrace Mahindra’s long-term project of returning to the front of the grid. The team is currently working on an improved powertrain for the next season and wanted drivers who were committed to sticking around. De Vries and Mortara have been given multi-year contracts, allowing the team to plan for the future. Team Principal Dilbagh Gill emphasized the importance of finding drivers who were team players and shared the same values and goals as the team. Both De Vries and Mortara have been successful in their previous teams and are prepared to go through the tough times with Mahindra to achieve success.
Source: Motorsport Week
