P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What was looking set to be a strong Formula E season-opener for Mahindra turned into a bit of a nightmare.
Following an intra-team clash with Mahindra team-mate Edoardo Mortara at the São Paulo E-Prix, Nyck de Vries took full responsibility for the incident on the opening lap.
Starting from fifth on the grid, de Vries miscalculated his braking point at the first corner, causing contact with Mortara and Cupra Kiro’s Dan Ticktum.
The collision resulted in Ticktum suffering a puncture, Mortara escaping with minimal car damage, and de Vries avoiding punishment for the incident.
Despite Mortara receiving a time penalty for rejoining the track improperly, de Vries acknowledged his error, admitting he misjudged his braking point.
While de Vries had to pit mid-race due to a puncture, he ultimately finished ninth following a red flag, reflecting on the disappointment of missing out on significant points due to his mistake.
