Once a FormulaE powerhouse, Mahindra is currently struggling at the back in the Gen3 era. But a three-year plan is in place to return to the front with Frederic Bertrand in charge of the Indian squad.
With five wins, 10 pole positions and 24 podium finishes, Mahindra Racing can claim to be one of the more successful teams in Formula E. Present since the championship's inception in 2014, it had time and again proved its credentials by taking the fight to some of the best in the business.
It is this drop-in form that makes reviving Mahindra a huge challenge, but it's a task its new CEO Frederic Bertrand is prepared for. Catapulted into the seat at the end of the Gen2 era following the team's shock split with Dilbagh Gill, the FIA's former director of Formula E has been working behind the scenes on an overhaul to get Mahindra fighting at the front on a consistent basis again.
Asked if his role has proved to be tougher than he originally anticipated, Bertrand says:"Maybe a bit tougher, but not for the reason I was expecting. I was aware that the development was coming late into play. What has been tougher is making sure that everybody believes what we are doing is something which is long-term, which is structured, and backed 100% by Mahindra.
"The second part in the understanding of Mahindra is to make sure people understand that to compete at the level Formula E is right now, it's not something that can happen because you just say 'I decide and it will happen'," he explains.
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