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Edoardo Mortara secured Mahindra’s first points of Season 10 by claiming pole position for the opening race of the Berlin double-header.
Edoardo Mortara achieved a remarkable pole position in the ninth round of the Formula E season in Berlin by defeating Stoffel Vandoorne in the final duel, showcasing impressive performance throughout the event. Mortara secured Mahindra its first points of 2024 by setting the fastest lap of the weekend during the final race. Stoffel Vandoorne made it to the final duel by defeating Maximilian Günther and Sergio Sette Camara but missed out on pole position after a disappointing second sector. The starting grid will feature Vergne in third, Sette Camara in fourth, followed by Günther and Wehrlein on the third row. Jake Dennis faced struggles in qualifying but will not start in last place due to penalties elsewhere, expressing frustration with Andretti’s qualifying performance. The first qualifying group included key contenders like Wehrlein, Dennis, and Evans, alongside rookie drivers King and Eriksson, with Mahindra impressively leading after the initial flying laps. In Group B, Di Grassi topped the timesheets and advanced to the duels, showcasing the strong performance of the Mahindra-powertrain in Berlin.
