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Mahindra line-up of Maini and Nael set for Madrid Rookie Test

NEWS 13 Mar 2026 2 Mins

Kush Maini and Théophile Naël are set for an outing with Mahindra Racing in the upcoming Madrid Rookie Test.

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Mahindra Racing reserve driver, Kush Maini, will get another opportunity to drive the GEN3 Evo in the Madrid Rookie Test, set to take place on Sunday 22 March. The news marks the latest collaboration between one of India’s brightest junior single-seater talents, and the only Indian team currently competing at World Championship level in motorsport, as part of the FIA’s all-electric racing series.

NEWS: Rookie Test set for CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix race weekend

Having signed with the team in Season 10, Maini has continually impressed during the testing opportunities he’s been given in-season which includes topping the 2025 Jeddah Rookie Free Practice. As well as his duties with Mahidra, Maini also races in Formula 2 and is part of Alpine’s Driver Academy.

Joining Maini is 18-year-old Théophile Naël, who will get his first experience of Formula E's all-electric machinery in Madrid. Naël started his racing career in karting, finding success (and taking the crown) in the 2018 French Championship. Since graduating to single-seater cars, the Frenchman has achieved victories in the F4 Spanish Championship - where he was crowned champion - and a win at the 2025 Macau Grand Prix.

This year, Naël is competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Campos Racing - his second year in the highly competitive series.

SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, Round 6

For Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Madrid hosts an E-Prix for the very first time! We’ll be heading to the Circuito del Jarama for a race weekend that promises plenty of action and entertainment, as Spanish driver, Pepe Marti, hopes to put on a show in front of his home crowd on Saturday March 21.

Free Practice 1: Friday 20 March, 16:30 local / 15:30 UTC
Free Practice 2: Saturday 21 March, 08:30 local / 07:30 UTC
Qualifying: Saturday 21 March, 10:40 local / 09:40 UTC
Race: Saturday 21 March, 15:05 local / 14:05 UTC

View the full schedule in your time zone and check the broadcaster listings or tap the Ways to Watch button above to find out where to watch all the racing action where you live.

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Keep across Live Timing – which includes a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow your favourite driver during every session of every E-Prix – plus highlights, detailed session reports, exclusive interviews, all the standings and results as well as data, insight and reaction from trackside.

LIVE: Follow every lap live, with reaction and coverage at fiaformulae.com/live

Additionally, Formula E’s social media channels, website, and app will provide session reports, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from trackside during the five-day event.