Ousted AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries returns to Formula E with Mahindra Racing 

Nyck de Vries' past Formula E experience helped him to land the new seat.

Ousted AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries returns to Formula E with Mahindra Racing 

Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara (via: Mahindra racing)

The 2021 Formula E champion Nyck de Vries will return to the series after a failed F1 stint in 2024. He joined Scuderia AlphaTauri as their driver for the 2023 season. However, due to disappointing results, Daniel Ricciardo replaced him midway through the season. De Vries is set to make a comeback in Formula E with Mahindra Racing next year.

Mahindra Racing holds the distinction of being the sole Indian team in Formula E that has retained its original identity. As one of the founding teams, Mahindra Racing entered Formula E in the 2014 season. Looking ahead to the 2024 season, the team has secured  Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara with multi-year contracts. De Vries is expected to bring valuable experience from his Formula 1 journey, providing the team with significant expertise.

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Mahindra Racing CEO Frédéric Bertrand expressed his confidence in the team’s new lineup for the 2024 season, believing that experienced drivers like Nyck de Vries have the potential to be among the leading teams. “With their speed and experience, Nyck and Edo will play a key role in driving the team towards that goal, and I know everybody is feeling very motivated to work with them. We are all embarking on a journey to bring Mahindra Racing back to the front of the grid in the coming years,” said Frédéric Bertrand.

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Nyck de Vries expressed gratitude towards his past Formula E experience 

Following his multi-year contract with Mahindra Racing, Nyck De Vries acknowledged his excitement for the team’s plans, highlighting the team’s already strong foundation and its potential for success. He believes they can further unlock the project’s potential and enhance the organization, making it an appealing opportunity for him to participate in this process.

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“I believe the team can continue to build on those learnings, and with the additional changes and plans in place for the future, we can make even greater steps forward in performance at the start of our new journey together,” he said.

Nyck de Vries reflected on his years in Formula E and the valuable experience he gained from various teams. He also acknowledged that it’s widely known that the team had a challenging beginning with the Gen3 era. Still, he noted positive signs of improvement during the second half of the previous season.

“Coming back to Formula E will feel like coming home. I’ve been part of the Formula E family for three seasons. I’m looking forward to being back in a familiar environment, and to be back somewhere where ultimately, I’ve always enjoyed my racing,” said Nyck de Vries.

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