Mahindra Racing returns to spotlight as Nyck de Vries secures second-place podium in Monaco
Mahindra Racing
is back in form after two years, and the results are visible on the podium. They are now third in the Teams' World Championship with 91 points.
Nyck de Vries
of Mahindra Racing secured second place on the podium at the
Monaco E-Prix
Round 6, while his teammate
Edoardo Mortara
contributed to the team's success in a big way by finishing fourth.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
In Round 7 as well, De Vries took fifth place and added to the points.
Nyck De Vries on podium win in Monaco
Season 7 World Champion Nyck de Vries finished second for the team and even looked on track for the victory until Oliver Rowland took charge in the final laps with Attack Mode. This is De Vries' first podium in
Formula E
after three years, and Mahindra's first podium since Lucas Di Grassi won at the Mexico E-Prix in 2023, when he was racing for the team before joining Lola Yamaha ABT.
Mahindra Racing has completely overhauled their powertrain in a ground-up redesign. Talking about his big achievement after taking second place in Monaco Round 6, Nyck de Vries said, 'It's been an incredible day for us as a team, obviously I can't thank them enough. They executed a great race during the Pit Boost, and chose the right moments to go for it and take the Attack Mode so honestly a big thanks to them.'
He further added, 'It's very nice to be on this journey together, we've come from far last year and we've constantly made little steps.
It's nice to give them this reward because they really deserve it. I consider it an advantage being at home, having my friends here watching me, and it's nice to have them here to see what we accomplished today.'
Taking to Instagram, Nyck de Vries shared after his Round 6 result, 'P2 in MONACO!! Thank you team.' After Round 7, he wrote in the following post, 'Front row start and P5 on Sunday. What a weekend. Merci Monaco!'
Also Read:
All eyes are now on Tokyo, which is also a double-header on May 17 and 18.
Nyck de Vries is currently 5th in the Formula E Driver Standings with 52 points, while Mortara is in 8th place with 39 points.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Oilers star Leon Draisaitl's fiance Celeste Desjardins full beach mode at Greek bachelorette party
Oilers star Leon Draisaitl's fiance Celeste Desjardins full beach mode at Greek bachelorette party (Image via Celeste Instagram) Celeste Desjardins , fiance of Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl, is celebrating her bachelorette party in Greece. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, she shared moments from the beachside celebration on her Instagram. The posts showed fun party scenes, stylish outfits, and even Celeste herself behind the bar. The couple got engaged last year in Spain, and Celeste is now enjoying her pre-wedding celebrations with friends. Leon Draisaitl's bride-to-be Celeste Desjardins pours drinks and wears fun outfit during Greece bachelorette trip On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Celeste Desjardins posted stories on Instagram from her bachelorette party in Greece. The party bartender's image revealed her pouring drinks. She wore a straw cowboy hat, white crocheted skirt, and white bikini top over a translucent cover-up. As she served cocktails behind a table strewn with supplies, she laughed. Image via Getty The drink table had cute decorations, including white flowers and blue-and-white party items. A funny touch was a cardboard cutout of Leon Draisaitl's face inside a clear bag. The setup gave the whole party a fun and beachy vibe. One caption on Instagram even called her the 'Hot a*s bride.' Celeste's outfit and the theme matched the sunny beach look. Friends at the party wore swimsuits, cowboy hats, and light outfits that suited the summer setting. Also Read: "This is where I'm meant to be": Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman embraces spotlight amid Stanley Cup run Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle and friends share more moments from the celebration Lauren Kyle, the wife of Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, was also present at the party. On Friday, June 7, 2025, she reposted several Instagram stories showing the bachelorette celebration. In one of them, Lauren wore a shiny silver dress while holding a drink. She smiled in another photo next to her friend Sami Punzo, who wore a beige outfit. '…When the bachelorette falls in less than ideal timing. But we will be back for the good stuff!' Lauren joked in her Instagram caption, posted on June 7. The bachelorette weekend included beach selfies, welcome gift tables, and relaxing time under the sun. All of it looked like a mix of party and fun bonding moments. This is not Celeste's only bachelorette party. In March 2025, she had another celebration in Las Vegas. That party also featured Lauren Kyle and other friends. Celeste posted pictures of them dressed in white and beige, posing with balloons and bar setups. Celeste and Leon got engaged in Mallorca, Spain, in mid-2024, with both families present.
India Today
2 hours ago
- India Today
Nicholas Pooran announces shock retirement from international cricket at 29
West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran shocked the cricket world on Tuesday, June 10, by announcing his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29. Pooran took to social media to share the news with his fans, describing it as a 'very difficult' decision. He bows out of international cricket having scored over 4,000 runs across 61 T20 Internationals and 106 One Day unexpected announcement comes just days after he requested to be rested from the recently concluded white-ball series in England, following his commitments with the Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). He was in blistering form for Rishabh Pant's side, amassing 524 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of nearly 200.'After much thought and reflection, I've decided to announce my retirement from international cricket,' said Pooran, a generational talent, in his statement on Instagram. Pooran, who previously captained the West Indies in T20Is, retires with just eight months remaining until the next T20 World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.'This game we love has given and will continue to give so much – joy, purpose, unforgettable memories, and a chance to represent the people of the West Indies. Wearing that maroon, standing for the anthem, and giving everything I had each time I stepped on the field... it's hard to put into words what that truly means to me. To have led the team as captain is a privilege I will always hold close to my heart. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicholas Pooran (@nicholaspooran)'To the fans – thank you for your unwavering love. You lifted me in the tough moments and celebrated the good ones with unmatched passion. To my family, friends, and teammates – thank you for walking this journey with me. Your belief and support carried me through it all,' he made his international debut in 2016 and last represented the West Indies in an ODI in July 2023. He featured in the squad for last year's T20 World Cup and played his most recent T20I for the senior national side in December 2024. He led the West Indies in 2023 matches between 2021 and 2022 in affirmed his continued support for West Indies cricket, stating he would remain a fan and well-wisher of the team across all formats.'Though this international chapter of my career closes, my love for West Indies cricket will never fade. I wish the team and the region nothing but success and strength for the road ahead,' he Pooran now steps fully into the role of a T20 globetrotter. The explosive left-hander will continue to feature in franchise-based tournaments around the world. He was one of the highest-paid players in IPL 2025, retained by Lucknow for Rs 21 retirement underscores a concerning trend in international cricket, particularly in the Caribbean, where a number of top talents are opting for lucrative T20 leagues over national duty. Notably, Pooran was not awarded a central contract by Cricket West Indies in 2024, when multi-year deals were handed to several leading all-format recently, South African star Heinrich Klaasen also announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33. You May Also Like
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
Pant's roof-breaking stunner to Gill-Bumrah face off: What transpired in India's nets session ahead of 1st England Test?
Beckenham [UK], June 10 (ANI): Roof-breaking hits, a star-studded face-off and plenty of warming up and pep talks summarised India's practice session on Monday ahead of their first Test against England, starting from June 20 with the first Test at Leeds. The Test series would very well be an era-defining one in Indian cricket history, as after the retirement of two legends, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, a new-look Team India would be eyeing a fresh start in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle of 2025-27 under captaincy of newly-appointed red-ball captain Shubman Gill. A video of players was posted on Instagram handle of the Indian cricket team with several players including skipper Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja seen in action. The coaching staff, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, were also seen talking to players, guiding them as they sweat it out in nets. Gill and Pant were among the players who did some batting practice, while Siraj and Bumrah were seen throwing down balls. The team also took part in some fielding drills led by fielding coach T Dilip. As per a video from ESPNCricinfo on Instagram, a massive part of this practice session was a one-on-one battle between Bumrah and skipper Gill. Bumrah looked at his unplayable best against Gill, who had no choice to either struggle or to just leave the ball altogether. Another attractive sight during the session was Pant tonking a massive six on a Washington Sundar delivery, which broke a part of the roof of the facility at Beckenham, as per an ESPNCricinfo video on Instagram. The series will be held from June to August 2025, with matches scheduled at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester. India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. (ANI)
