{
  "id": 4879677,
  "title": "Late to the party: Can Mahindra catch up in Formula E’s Gen4 era?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/late-to-the-party-can-mahindra-catch-up-in-formula-es-gen4-era",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/late-to-the-party-can-mahindra-catch-up-in-formula-es-gen4-era-/10851371/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mahindra, despite being the last manufacturer to start testing its Gen4 challenger, has optimism of catching up to rivals in the 2026-27 Formula E season. The Indian manufacturer has undergone remarkable transformation, going from being the slowest in the Gen3 era to becoming a multiple race-winning outfit by the end of Gen3. However, Gen4 introduces new regulations, creating a fresh development race. Mahindra admits it is behind the curve but believes it can catch up due to low staff turnover and strong relationships with suppliers. The team has focused on reliability and performance, aiming to join other manufacturers in combined testing before the official pre-season running. Mahindra's team principal, Frederic Bertrand, acknowledges the challenge but emphasizes the importance of laying foundations for a strong long-term project.",
  "summary": "Mahindra may have been the last manufacturer to begin the test programme for its Gen4 challenger, but there is optimism within the camp that it will be able to catch up to its rivals, even if it ends up starting the 2026-27 Formula E season on the back foot. The Indian manufacturer pulled off one of the most remarkable transformations in Formula E history, going from being the slowest ... Keep…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}