Felix Rosenqvist signs for the Mahindra team

It was announced on Monday morning that Swedish driver Felix Rosenqvist will join Nick Heidfeld as part of a revised driver line-up for the Mahindra team's third season in the FIA Formula E Championship.

Rosenqvist joins Mahindra Racing on the back of an impressive growth curve in motorsport which saw him win the 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship. And more recently in July, he came second overall in the Spa 24 Hours.

Rosenqvist and Heidfeld have already acquired a taste for the new M3Electro, which will make its race debut at the season three opener in Hong Kong in October.

The duo aims to build on the team's success from the second season of Formula E. After scoring two podiums and seven double-points finishes, Mahindra Racing has even higher hopes for season three.

In a statement to the media on Monday morning, Rosenqvist is delighted to be joining the series and is looking forward to learning how to become as efficient as possible throughout the season.

“I'm thrilled to join Mahindra Racing at this exciting time. Racing in Formula E will be something genuinely brand new to me. It's a step into the unknown, but I've had a very warm welcome by Mahindra Racing, and I have a strong and experienced team-mate in Nick.

“I've tested the car already, and I look forward to intensifying our preparations during the two pre-season tests at Donington. I love new challenges, and this is going to be a massive one, for sure. I'm fully aware that it will take some time to learn the trade of electric racing, as the technology in Formula E is so different to what I'm accustomed,” said Rosenqvist.

German driver Heidfeld continues with Mahindra Racing for season three after delivering the team's first ever podium finish at the Beijing ePrix in 2015. The 39-year old has been instrumental in the development of the M3Electro and completed over half of the 2,200km covered in testing.

“I am excited to continue with Mahindra Racing into season three,” said Heidfeld. 'We had a very productive private testing sessions with the M3Electro last month and are prepared for the challenges ahead.

“The new car is a significant evolution for Mahindra Racing, one which I am very passionate about and I'm confident that we can be competitive. Personally, I am also really looking forward to some of the new Formula E circuit venues coming up!”

Sarah Jones- @jonesy_laaa