Mahindra racing are in desperate need of a good result in Moscow after the team struggled to make a real impact in Berlin a week ago.

The Indian team had a dreadful qualifying session with Bruno Senna down in 18th and Karun Chandhok in 20th. Both drivers struggled in the race as they were unable to find a way through the field and they finished in 17th and 18th, far lower than they would expect to be.

Karun Chandhok has now gone six races without scoring any points. The Indian driver knows that the team needs to work hard to improve their recent pace.

The Mahindra driver knows that his car does have the pace to challenge in the race, as lap times set by himself and Bruno Senna have matched the leading pack of Lucas Di Grassi, Sebastien Buemi and Nelson Piquet Jr. The 31-year old is hopeful that his team can improve the qualifying performance so they have a chance of fighting for a higher position in the race.

“Overall we know we have a bit of work to do this weekend to recover from Berlin, but we’ll have a reset now and approach the final three races with the intention of fighting higher up the grid.”

From the work Chandhok has done in the simulator, he expects the Moscow track to provide a good challenge for the Formula E drivers as well a good chance for some overtaking.

“I’ve been on the simulator and the backdrop with the Kremlin will make for amazing viewing and racing – especially coupled with some good overtaking opportunities and straights on the track,” said Chandhok.

The team will be looking to make the most of the action in Russia and move up the championship standings as a result. Mahindra Racing currently sit in eighth in the constructors championship two points behind Amlin Aguri in seventh place.