Monteiro, currently second in the WTCC drivers’ championship, tested the Spark-Mahindra M2ELECTRO car of the Indian squad at the circuit near Barcelona, Spain.

The Portuguese driver wouldn’t be drawn on details of the test, the 39-year-old ex-Formula 1 driver confirming only that his primary focus remains his WTCC campaign with Honda.

Monteiro would be expected to be one of the favourites for the 2017 title following Citroen’s withdrawal from the championship, as well as two-time champion Jose Maria Lopez’s, who will move to Formula E with the DS Virgin Racing team.

This is dependent on Honda confirming its plans to continue its WTCC participation, with the Japanese manufacturer expected to make a decision within the next two months.

Mahindra finished fifth in season two of Formula E with Nick Heidfeld and Bruno Senna. The team has yet to confirm its driver line-up for the third season, although Heidfeld is expected to remain.

Earlier on Monday, Mahindra revealed images of a modified front wing (pictured left) that is expected to be used by all teams in season three.

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