Mahindra Racing
tests its MotoGP bike
As speed
met balance and grace met power, Mahindra became India’s first automotive company
to test its official bike the GP125 in its corporate colors, on a the final day
at the predominantly wet, windy and cold Estoril circuit in Portugal.
The
Indian team was present at the circuit with riders Danny Webb and Marcel
Schrotter along with team principal Mufaddal Choonia.
While
the wet and windy conditions were not very conducive for testing bikes, 19 year
old Webb clocked in a few lap times even as his team mate, struggled to get onto
the track with a heavy downpour. Mahindra’s own Italy based Engines Engineering
have designed their GP125. They ran the bike in its red and silver livery only
for a few laps before switching back to plain black.
With
its popularity and now an Indian team to cheer for, Mahindra could certainly hope
for a loyal fan following in India for its MotoGP team competing in the 125cc
category. Mahindra Racing team will be present for the three day testing at
Jerez, Spain from March 4-6.
Words:
Raymond Raj