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Battery fire prevents de Vries Formula E pre-season running with Mahindra
Track action at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Spain has been disrupted due to a battery explosion in the garage of battery supplier WAE, causing damage to Mahindra Racing’s pitbox and IT infrastructure. As a result, the team will only be running one car during the session this afternoon. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the FIA and WAE. Mahindra Racing CEO Frederic Bertrand expressed gratitude to the Incident Response Team, the FIA, Formula E, and their competitors for their support during this difficult time. Despite the challenges, the team is determined to continue their testing program. Former Formula 1 driver de Vries recently joined Mahindra Racing and had his first on-track drive on Tuesday, finishing last in the opening session before the incident occurred.
Source: motorsport
