Mahindra Racing shifts headquarters to Italy

Mahindra Racing has announced that it will shift its headquarters to Varese in Italy. This new engineering and development facility is equipped with computer-aided design and engineering (CAD & CAE), as well as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis) studies. 

According to Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, “This new centre in Italy joins Mahindra’s neural network of innovation along with other development centres in India, the US and South Korea. We decided to set up this centre in Italy given the country’s passion for, and expertise in motorcycle development. It also demonstrates our growing commitment to the MotoGP championship.”

This new facility incorporates high-tech test and quality-control laboratories and a well-equipped warehouse to ensure spare-parts availability for customers. It is also staffed by personnel drawn from some of the best motorcycle companies in Italy, with experience ranging from racing both on- and off-road, as well as production.

Mahindra Racing entered the World Championship in 2011 and has grown steadily in results and in importance in Moto3. Up against well-established racing constructors Honda and KTM, the Indian brand has gone from just two factory-backed riders to support nine riders in four teams in 2015.

"By locating in Varese, Mahindra is able to take advantage of a big talent pool of experience and excellence, with a special focus on motorcycles and a wonderful motorcycle racing history. Furthermore, the Lombardy region is convenient for the rest of Europe, giving us access to a network of suppliers," Mahindra Racing CEO Mufaddal Choonia said.

Nine riders campaign on the Mahindra MGP3O in Moto3 led by the three-strong Mapfre Team. San Carlo Team Italia, Outox Reset Drink Team and the CIP team field two riders apiece.