Can Mahindra Formula E rebound in Rome?

Overall team inconsistency has limited the teams success but heading to Rome for the first time can help them rebound.

Mahindra has proved that they belong by racking up 100 total points which puts them second in the championship. So where do they need to rebound? In overall team consistency.

Felix Rosenqvist has acquired 79 of those 100 points. The remaining 21 points have been earned by Nick Heidfeld. Car issues have certainly set his season back but his qualifying pace could improve when compared to his teammate.

Coming to a new track has its benefits and drawbacks. Preparation is important with any track but there needs to be a heightened level of prep for a new track such as Rome.

Felix Rosenqvist during shakedown at the Rome ePrix — (Image: Formula E)

Nick Heidfeld is more than capable as he has a lengthy history in top motorsport series including Formula 1. If there is a time to turn his season around its now. Coming into a new track and starting it off strong can help him in the closing half of the season.

As long as Mahindra can get through the weekend without any mechanical problems they can close the gap between themselves and Techeetah in the team standings. Luckily for Mahindra, Techeetah has seen the same issue with only one driver picking up the majority of points.

This season has been extremely competitive and for Andre Lotterer coming into a new series is a big change. The Techeetah driver has picked up 18 points while teammate Jean-Eric Vergne has earned 109.

Formula E is very competitive and equal but if a team wants to be at the top they need both drivers to finish consistently in the points. Mahindra will definitely be focusing on a successful weekend for both cars. Check back here for a Rome ePrix practice report.