Despite both the all-independent white-and-red machines were robbed of good finishes by small mishaps, progress with the developing machine left riders and the team confident that the fifth race of the year marked a clear step forward.
Danny Webb (21, from England) was running strongly in a group including full factory machines when he was pushed off the track on the 17th of 22 laps of the 4.727-km Montmelo circuit, and was unable to restart.
German teammate Marcel Schrotter (19) was close behind and catching the group when clutch trouble forced him to pull off on the same lap.
The Mahindra MGP-30 is one of a small handful of independent bikes in the field of over-the-counter production machines from established racing factories.
Still in the early stages of its development, the Mahindra has shown it is already able to make its mark in the new class for 250cc single-cylinder four-strokes.
Mahindra Racing's CEO Mufaddal Choonia explained how the disappointment at not adding to the points gained at the last round was tempered by encouraging aspects.
"All the hard work and effort from the factory in the last two weeks to improve reliability seems to have paid off. We had no engine issues all weekend. Danny rode a very good race fighting with other factory bikes...But as happens sometimes in racing a small mishap stopped him.
"But we definitely have some positives to take to the next race at Silverstone," he said.
