Mahindra emerge champs

Mahindra Racing created history by winning the constructors title in the Moto3 class (250cc) of the Italian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (CIV) at the Mugello circuit on Sunday. Mahindra had taken the 125 cc crown in the same circuit last year.

Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi also wrapped up the season with a first and second place finish in the riders championship.

"This historic victory at the CIV marks a new high for Mahindra Racing in its journey towards becoming a global motorsports brand. Winning the constructors title for the second year in a row in this competitive series is also a remarkable achievement for Indian motorsport and we are very proud to have played our part in making it happen," said Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra.

CIV Moto3 final standings:
Constructors: Mahindra (201); Honda (187); Oral (72)
Riders: Locatelli 167; Mahindra); Rinaldi 145 (Mahindra); Coletti 144 (Honda).