Edoardo Mortara is second in the Formula E drivers’ standings. (Image credit: Instagram)

Edoardo Mortara has been performing tremendously since his explosive start to the season. Mahindra Racing has delivered a top-notch performance so far and currently leads the championship from the front row, just eleven points behind Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein. After finishing in the top six in the last five races and achieving two podiums in them, one in Mexico City and the other in Jeddah, his consistency on the track makes the Swiss racer dominant this season. Needless to say, Mortara is proving that he is no easy mortal among his competitors as he keeps his eyes on the prize. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Mortara talks about his success so far and what lies behind such grit and determination. He also talked about his other interests in life and his thoughts on retirement, which is not on his mind right now. Part:With two back-to-back poles and two podiums in just five races, you’re already on a roll this season. You are also close to leading the championship. Describe the feeling.First of all, I’m very happy that we started the season strong. It’s always good to compete at the front and be able to score good points, not only for me but also for the team.Good results encourage everyone in the team. For me personally, this is very rewarding because it proves that the entire team, including myself, is going in the right direction with the development that we have been implementing for the last three years.You missed the title twice. What’s the outlook for this season? Are we already talking a Season 12 winner?We’ve only done five races, so it’s still a very long season. As I said, we have started quite strong, but most of the race is still ahead of us. In a championship like Formula E, it is very important to keep your feet on the ground and try to make the most of each race weekend. What matters is being among the top guys at the end of the season, not after five races.Have you made significant changes to your driving style or work behind the scenes, the results of which are now evident on the track?As drivers, we are always trying to maximize the performance of the package we are driving. It is very important to adapt your driving style based on what you have available to get the most out of it. So every year, every race, every corner, I’m trying to adapt to a specific driving style rather than stick to it. To be a good racing driver, you have to be able to adapt to whatever is given to you.How is Mahindra Racing treating you as a driver? How much credit goes to the team when a driver shines on the track?In motorsport, the package has a huge impact on the results you achieve. Mahindra Racing has been treating me well, especially this season because we have been able to perform very strongly. Without a strong car and a strong team, it is impossible for a driver to shine.And often the opposite is also true: When the package isn’t the best, it becomes difficult for the driver to shine as well.You are one year younger than 40. How long do you aim to continue competing, and what do you want to do after retirement?For me, it’s not really about age, it’s about performance. I still feel like I’m competing at a very high level and I think the results reflect that. What’s important for me is to keep training the way I am and make sure my motivation remains high. If I can do those things then I am confident that I will continue to perform well.I haven’t really thought about retirement yet because I am very involved in the Mahindra Racing project, and at the moment I would be most happy to be successful with the team.What do you like to do when you’re not running?When I’m not racing, I spend a lot of time training; It’s a big part of my life outside of racing. I am also involved in some other projects. Over the past few years, I’ve been doing a little work in real estate, and I also have a background in finance, so I stay pretty busy even when I’m off the track.Also read: Antonio Felix da Costa and Mitch Evans present the Formula E Oscars, awards for Funniest Driver, Toughest Overtake and more