India, Aug. 13 -- As the Formula E paddock descends upon the ExCeL Circuit for the double-header season finale this weekend, Mahindra Racing - the only Indian team on the grid - finds itself in a vastly different position than it did in the past five years.

Armed with two hard-fought victories this season and a package that has consistently challenged the frontrunners since the Monaco E-Prix, former world champion Nyck de Vries is eager to close out a redemptive campaign on a high note.

The journey back to the top step of the podium was far from straightforward. The transition into the Gen3 era - defined heavily by energy-sensitive, peloton-style racing - demanded a steep learning curve. Early season snags, including grid penalties, sof...