Mahindra Racing has withdrawn its and buyer ABT CUPRA’s vehicles from the Cape Town E-Prix because of rear suspension security issues.
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The workforce made the choice throughout qualifying forward of the Cape Town E-Prix, and following observe, the place in Free Practice 1 driver Lucas di Grassi (Mahindra Racing) had pulled off the circuit with damaged rear suspension.
The producer made the choice on security grounds pending additional investigation as to the precise explanation for the issue.
South Africa had one Cape Town E-Prix driver
Customer workforce ABT CUPRA, which additionally runs the M9Electro, have additionally withdrawn from the weekend.
One to the casualties for ABT CUPRA was South Africa’s only driver within the race, Kelvin van der Linde.
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A statement from Mahindra learn: “Mahindra Racing have confirmed their withdrawal from the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship qualifying periods and the Cape Town E-Prix Round 5 because of rear suspension security issues.
“A radical investigation on the suspension parts of the Mahindra M9Electro race vehicles will happen on the workforce’s return to the UK.
“This choice additionally impacts their buyer workforce ABT CUPRA, who can even not participate within the the rest of qualifying or the race.
“The safety of the drivers and extended teams is of utmost importance at this point in time.”
The race begins at 16:00 on Saturday.
