# Mahindra Racing Joins FIA Formula E Championship - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/mahindra-racing-formula-e/ - Published: 2014-02-17T15:28:09-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy **Mahindra Racing Formula E** marked an important expansion of electric motorsport. The Indian automaker joined the new FIA Formula E Championship as its eighth team, bringing both racing experience and electric-vehicle development into the series. ## Mahindra Joined Formula E Early [⌊Mahindra Racing to compete in FIA Formula E Championship⌉⌊Mahindra Racing to compete in FIA Formula E Championship⌉[ **Mumbai-based manufacturer to become eighth team in new global electric series** MUMBAI, INDIA (28 November, 2013) – Mahindra Racing, the motorsports division of the Mumbai-based USD 16.2 billion multinational Mahindra Group, has today signed an agreement with series promoters Formula E Holdings to become the eighth team and another global company to join the new FIA Formula E Championship. Already a major global force in the development and production of electric vehicles through its Mahindra Reva Company, joining the new zero emission series was a natural step for the Mahindra Group. > “We strongly believe that Formula E can provide an excellent global showcase for > our electric vehicle technology,” said Mr Anand Mahindra, Chairman and Managing > Director of Mahindra Group. “With advanced operations and expertise in electronics, > IT, automotive technologies and manufacturing, we are already seeing the fusion > of this technology into our electric vehicle operations. Racing will further accelerate > that trend while Formula E is set to raise awareness globally about the benefits > of electric vehicles.” Mahindra is no stranger to international motor sport, with Mahindra Racing already established within the two-wheeled world of the MotoGP™ World Championship. _Dr. Pawan Goenka, Mahindra’s Executive Director and President of Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors, said: “As pioneers of electric mobility in India, we are extremely thrilled to extend EV technology to the exhilarating world of the Formula E championship. This will not only help us develop next generation EV technologies, but will also catapult our product development capabilities to the next orbit.”_ Mr S P Shukla, Chairman, Mahindra Racing and President of Group Strategy said: “ We are very excited about our new adventure with Formula E. Mahindra Racing is relatively young, but we have seen how racing delivers benefits to our organisation, not only from the brand perspective, but equally in terms of technology advances and motivation. This is an excellent addition to our racing portfolio and we are looking forward to a successful future in [Formula](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/07/ds-formula-e-race-recap-a-lesson-in-momentum/) E.” Mahindra Racing Formula E Team will now be put forward to the FIA for final approval as the eighth team to enter the championship. They join IndyCar outfits Andretti Autosport and Dragon Racing, Asia’s China Racing and Super Aguri and European squads Drayson Racing, e.dams and Audi Sport ABT. Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E Holdings, added: “We are very proud to have a major global company like Mahindra join the FIA Formula E Championship. Adding a manufacturer from India to what is already a real global mix of teams is fantastic news for the series. Everything is coming together very well and we look forward to presenting all ten teams to the FIA World Motor Sport Council next month.” For more information on the FIA Formula E Championship visit [www.fiaformulae.com](https://www.fiaformulae.com/en). For further details on Mahindra Racing visit [www.mahindraracing.com](https://www.mahindraracing.com/). Photo captions: 1) Alejandro Agag (left), CEO of Formula E Holdings, together with Mr Anand Mahindra. 2) The new car livery for the Mahindra Racing Formula E Team. [⌊20140217-102628.jpg⌉⌊20140217-102628.jpg⌉[ ## Electric Racing Became a Technology Showcase For Mahindra, Formula E offered more than brand exposure. It created a high-pressure environment for testing electric drivetrains, controls and energy-management strategies. That connection between racing and road-car development became one of Formula E’s most important long-term ideas. For more coverage, see our [Formula E team expansion coverage](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/05/mclaren-racing-confirms-it-will-compete-in-abb-fia-formula-e-world-championships/). ## Conclusion Mahindra Racing’s entry helped make Formula E a genuinely global championship. It also showed that electric racing could support both technology development and public awareness of EVs. Source: [FIA Formula E](https://www.fiaformulae.com/en). ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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