Mahindra Racing heads to Japan this weekend for Tokyo E-Prix. Formula E will stage first-ever night race in the country as championship enters its final four rounds of 2025–26 season.
The British outfit arrives in Tokyo following a challenging weekend in Shanghai and currently sits fourth in the Teams’ Championship. Edoardo Mortara occupies sixth place in the Drivers’ standings, while teammate Nyck de Vries is tenth with four races remaining.
Mahindra Racing prepares for Formula E’s first Tokyo night races
Tokyo Street Circuit joined Formula E calendar in 2024 and quickly established itself as one of the championship’s standout venues. This year’s event introduces a new challenge. Both races will take place under floodlights around Tokyo Big Sight for the first time.
The 2.58 km, 18-turn street circuit combines long straights. A sequence of technical low-speed corners, rewarding strong braking performance, efficient energy management and driver confidence under braking.
Formula E also confirmed that PIT BOOST format will return for Saturday’s opening race, adding another strategic element to weekend.
Nyck de Vries targeting strong finish to the season
Looking ahead to the weekend, Nyck de Vries said Tokyo E-Prix remains one of the highlights of Formula E calendar.
“Tokyo is one of the highlights of the Formula E calendar, and racing there under the lights will make it even more unique.”
Despite mixed fortunes in recent rounds, the Dutchman believes Mahindra Racing has shown encouraging pace and will continue its stint in Tokyo E-Prix.
“Despite some challenging races, we’ve shown good pace over the last few weekends. The objective now is to execute the final four races cleanly, score consistently and finish the season as strongly as possible.”
Mortara focused on maximising every opportunity
Edoardo Mortara acknowledged the importance of the closing stages of the championship, with fewer opportunities remaining to score valuable points.
“Every weekend becomes more important at this point in the season because there are fewer opportunities to score points.”
The Mahindra Racing Swiss driver added that Tokyo’s demanding layout rewards commitment and precision.
“Tokyo is a circuit that rewards commitment and confidence, and with two races, there is plenty to play for. The focus is on putting together a complete weekend and making the most of every opportunity.”
Mahindra Racing aiming for consistent execution
Team Principal and CEO Frederic Bertrand believes execution will be crucial as the championship battle intensifies.
“Competing under the lights always adds something extra to an event. We’ve shown consistently throughout the season that we have the pace to fight towards the front, but as always in Formula E, execution is everything.”
“The margins are incredibly small, and the final four races will demand our very best.”
The Tokyo E-Prix weekend begins with qualifying on Saturday morning before Formula E makes history by holding its first-ever night race in Japan. A second race follows on Sunday as the championship continues its run towards the Season 12 finale.
