Mahindra has committed to GEN4 as manufacturer in Formula E until at least 2030, as Peugeot firms driver line-up in WEC for 2026.
Mahindra Racing today announced its commitment as a manufacturer to the GEN4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which commences from the beginning of the 2026/27 season. The news – announced on stage at a special unveiling of the team’s new Mahindra M12Electro in India – extends a strong, long-term relationship between the Indian manufacturer and the FIA’s all-electric racing series, stretching back to 2013, when Mahindra became a founding team in ABB FIA Formula E, and the first OEM to commit to the championship at its inception.
Mahindra Racing has since grown over the past 12 years to become of the standout names in ABB FIA Formula E, amassing five E-Prix victories, 29 podium finishes, 11 pole positions and over 1,000 championship points. That journey is now set to continue until at least 2030, building on a transformative 18 months that has seen Mahindra Racing rise from the back of the grid to become regular podium contenders under CEO and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand.
At the heart of that was a revolutionised, re-designed car – the M11Electro – in which the team’s driver pairing of Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara scored five podiums between them in Season 11, en route to a stellar fourth in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Today, the team also launched the M12Electro – it’s successor – the car with which the team intends to continue competing for regular podiums and retain a top-five position in the World Championship this season, cementing its status as ‘one to watch’ in the season ahead.
The vision as the team develops it’s GEN4 contender is clear – to keep building momentum, chase marginal gains and become an established contender for the World Championship in the near future, competing on a global stage against the likes of Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan and other blue-chip manufacturers. The full technical specifications for GEN4 were recently revealed by the FIA and Formula E, and is once against a transformative step forward, in terms of both performance and technology. Fans are set to be electrified by the on-track action, with 450kw of peak race power, and a 600kw ATTACK MODE to enable powerful overtakes. The car also features 700kw of regenerative braking, and race energy capacity up to 55kWh to allow for bolder strategy calls.
The GEN4 will also have two aerodynamic configurations – high-downforce for qualifying, and low-downforce for race scenarios, and the construction process features 100% recyclable materials, advancing the championship’s position as the most sustainable form of motorsport worldwide, aligned to the Mahindra Group’s own bold sustainability initiatives. It gives Mahindra Racing the opportunity to use ABB FIA Formula E – a place where sport, human ingenuity and cutting-edge technology intersect – as a platform to take learnings from the track into a wide range of markets.
Mahindra Racing’s performance on-track is fuelled by a desire to push the limits of innovation and technology and reinforced by an equally robust commitment to demonstrating excellence in sustainability. Mahindra Racing was the first ABB FIA Formula E team to be awarded the FIA’s prestigious Three-Star Accreditation, and in Season 11 embarked on a new chapter with ‘Planet Positive’, a programme focused on driving positive impact in communities, economies, and the environment.
This initiative, aligned with the team’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, aims to empower local communities, support sustainable economic development, and accelerate climate-positive solutions. It represents a movement towards a better future, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Mr. R Velusamy, Chairman of Mahindra Racing said: “Mahindra Racing has always been a symbol of our commitment to the Race to Road journey – where cutting-edge innovation on the track directly shapes the clean, intelligent, and high-performance mobility solutions we deliver to customers. Formula E is a powerful platforms for innovating new technology, giving us the ability to experiment, learn, and advance electric powertrain efficiency, sustainable materials, and software intelligence. As we step into the GEN4 era, our ambition only grows stronger. Continuing this journey till 2030 is a testament to our belief in the sport, in electrification, and in India’s role in leading global sustainable mobility. We are proud to champion this future, and GEN4 represents an exciting new chapter for Mahindra Racing and the Mahindra Group.”
Frederic Bertrand, Team Principal of Mahindra Racing said: “I’m delighted to share this announcement that Mahindra Racing will remain in Formula E as a manufacturer for the GEN4 era. As a team, we have been on a fantastic journey over the past two seasons. What we have built and achieved as a group has been exceptional, and with this announcement, we now have the platform to keep growing and developing and achieve even greater success in the future. None of this would be possible without our colleagues across the Mahindra Group.
“They have bought into the project and the vision, and we will keep working hard to not only make India proud but also showcase exactly why it has the potential to be a major player on the world stage in the automotive and technology industries. Their enthusiasm to ‘Scream Electric’ is hugely inspiring to the whole team, and we will continue to represent them with pride in this next exciting chapter of our Formula E story in the coming years.”
Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer of Formula E said: “We’re thrilled to confirm Mahindra’s long-term commitment to the GEN4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. As one of our founding teams, Mahindra has been with us since the very beginning, consistently championing electric racing and innovation. Their bold vision for sustainable mobility and continued investment in advanced EV technology perfectly align with Formula E’s mission. Mahindra’s enduring presence not only strengthens our position in a key market but also reinforces Formula E’s role as a global platform for driving positive change. We’re excited to see what they’ll achieve in this next chapter of performance and progress.”
Marek Nawarecki, Senior Circuit Sport Director at the FIA said: “Following the GEN4 reveal and the really positive sentiment reported, we are pleased to announce Mahindra as the sixth manufacturer to commit to Formula E’s GEN4 era. This is testament to the relevance of the road map we are implementing in Formula E for OEMs. GEN4 underscores just how far the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has come since 2014 and we are looking forward to continuing this journey with Mahindra as one of the founding teams and partners.”
Peugeot line-up –
Following the final round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship and the Rookie Test held in Bahrain in early November, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has confirmed its roster of race and test/development drivers for the 2026 FIA WEC season. British driver Paul Di Resta (39) and Frenchman Loïc Duval (43), the most experienced members of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies with 26 starts each, will both return for a fourth full FIA WEC season.
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies will also rely on its young talents, Dane Malthe Jakobsen (22) and Frenchman Théo Pourchaire (22), who both demonstrated tremendous potential during their rookie year with the Lions in 2025. Belgian driver Stoffel Vandoorne (33) resumes his place within Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, continuing to contribute his knowledge and performance, two qualities already showcased by New Zealander Nick Cassidy (31) during his two test sessions at the wheel of the PEUGEOT 9X8, including the Bahrain Test, where he set the second-fastest time of the day.
These six full-time race drivers will be supported by two test and development drivers: Jean-Eric Vergne (35) and Alex Quinn (24). Quinn discovered the PEUGEOT 9X8 during the Bahrain Rookie Test earlier this month. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies will announce the complete #93 and #94 driver pairings for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship early next year. Stay tuned!
Olivier Jansonnie, Technical Director, Peugeot Sport: “For 2026, we are confirming a solid and well-balanced line-up of six full-season drivers, combining youth and experience. Loïc and Paul, who have been with us since the start of the program, remain our pillars, their expertise and dedication continue to play a key role in our success. We also welcome Nick, who will make his Hypercar debut in 2026 and has already demonstrated impressive speed in other championships, as well as Stoffel, who knows the team very well. Their talent and experience will be valuable assets.
“Malthe, after a very strong first season with us, continues to show great potential, and Théo impressed in his first race in Bahrain, both represent the quality of young talent within our program. We’re also pleased to welcome Alex, whose Rookie Test in Bahrain showcased both his performance and his motivation to progress at the highest level. He will be supported in his development driver role by Jean-Eric, whom we had already confirmed for 2026.”
Alex Quinn, Test/Development Driver: “I’m very happy to be joining the PEUGEOT family as a test and development driver. I hope this marks the start of a long relationship. My goal is to help the team as much as possible while learning and growing on my side. And for that, I couldn’t be in a better place than with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies. 2026 is going to be an exciting year.”
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