Formula E: The challenges behind making London E-Prix a ‘world first’ in motor racing
2 years, 8 months ago

Formula E: The challenges behind making London E-Prix a ‘world first’ in motor racing

The Independent  

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F1 reveal new London venue after Madrid and Vienna success
9 months, 1 week ago

F1 reveal new London venue after Madrid and Vienna success

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Formula E announces largest-ever calendar for season 11
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Formula E announces largest-ever calendar for season 11

The Hindu  

Formula E on Tuesday announced its provisional calendar for the 11th season of FIA Formula E World Championship, with the largest number of races and locations set for a season, following endorsement from the World Motorsport Council. Formula E will complete a 17-race season for the first time in its history spanning 11 venues as it continues to pioneer all-electric …

Formula E race may not come to Hyderabad in 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

Formula E race may not come to Hyderabad in 2024

The Hindu  

Formula E might not be coming to Hyderabad next year, as the city has in all likelihood been denied the hosting rights for the 2024 championship. Top sources in the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India have confirmed to The Hindu that Hyderabad “won’t be hosting the event” that was marked to be held in February 2024. The city …

First Formula E race had positive impact on Hyderabad’s economy
1 year, 7 months ago

First Formula E race had positive impact on Hyderabad’s economy

The Hindu  

Formula E’s first-ever race in India, the 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix, hosted in collaboration with the Telangana government, delivered an economic impact of nearly USD 84 million, according to a report. The economic study conducted by Nielsen Sports Analysis calculated an USD 83.7 million uplift to Hyderabad’s economy as a result of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s debut …

Formula E star Dan Ticktum unimpressed by some drivers on F1 grid ahead of Berlin E-Prix
1 year, 11 months ago

Formula E star Dan Ticktum unimpressed by some drivers on F1 grid ahead of Berlin E-Prix

The Independent  

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Formula E: Who are the drivers and every team in Season 9
2 years ago

Formula E: Who are the drivers and every team in Season 9

The Independent  

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Formula E: Chaos reignites as volunteers wait for passes
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula E: Chaos reignites as volunteers wait for passes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: On the eve of Formula E race here on Sunday, utter confusion and chaos reigned at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship venue with scores of members of racing teams, volunteers and housekeeping personnel not knowing where they could pick up their passes. We don't know if our passes will be issued here or not, and we’re unable …

The Formula E cheat sheet: Everything you need to know
2 years, 1 month ago

The Formula E cheat sheet: Everything you need to know

The Hindu  

A Federation Internationale de l’Automobile world championship event returns to India this weekend for the first time since the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida hosted the third and final Indian Grand Prix Formula One race ten years ago. A new generation: the Gen3 car For the 2022-23 season, Formula E unveiled its most technically advanced car with a power …

How Formula E built the most efficient electric race car in the world
2 years, 1 month ago

How Formula E built the most efficient electric race car in the world

The Independent  

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Racers brief Hyderabad on Formula E
2 years, 1 month ago

Racers brief Hyderabad on Formula E

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As Hyderabad gears up for one of the most awaited international events to be held in the city — ABB FIA Formula E World Championship - two racers who are going to be in the thick of all the racing action, have shown glimpses of what Formula E is like. Andre Lotterer of Team Avalanche Andretti and Jean Eric …

Formula E: Organisers race against time as Hyderabad Street Circuit yet to be ready for inaugural event
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula E: Organisers race against time as Hyderabad Street Circuit yet to be ready for inaugural event

Firstpost  

Hyderabad: With less than 24 hours to go for the opening practice session of the inaugural Formula E race in India, the organisers are racing against time to get the Hyderabad Street Circuit ready. Like the inaugural Formula E race in Jakarta last year, a complex housing movie screens, dining, and shopping area has been converted into a state-of-the-art media …

Formula E: Mahindra heading home for India debut to mark season’s ‘most challenging period’
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula E: Mahindra heading home for India debut to mark season’s ‘most challenging period’

The Independent  

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Formula E 2023: British duo sparkle in new season as veteran and rookie head chasing pack
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula E 2023: British duo sparkle in new season as veteran and rookie head chasing pack

The Independent  

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Formula E: Championship leader Pascal Wehrlein identifies crucial early improvements after pre-season ‘wake up call’
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula E: Championship leader Pascal Wehrlein identifies crucial early improvements after pre-season ‘wake up call’

The Independent  

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Formula E 2023: On and off track questions as all-electric championship heads to Diriyah for races 2 and 3
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula E 2023: On and off track questions as all-electric championship heads to Diriyah for races 2 and 3

The Independent  

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Formula E: As Gen3 marks start of new era, can the sporting product match the investment and the idea?
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula E: As Gen3 marks start of new era, can the sporting product match the investment and the idea?

The Independent  

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Hyderabad catch glimpse of sleek Formula E car
2 years, 6 months ago

Hyderabad catch glimpse of sleek Formula E car

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A Formula E car was showcased on the cable-stayed bridge at Durgam Cheruvu on Sunday as part of a promotional campaign to the city folk interested in the ePrix race that will be organised on NTR Marg in February. Hyderabad is the only Indian city and is among 12 from across the world to host a Formula E World …

‘Racing with reason’ and crossovers with Trent Alexander-Arnold: How does Formula E continue to grow?
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Racing with reason’ and crossovers with Trent Alexander-Arnold: How does Formula E continue to grow?

The Independent  

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Formula E betting big on its own future ahead of London E-Prix and a ‘masterpiece’ of new technology
2 years, 8 months ago

Formula E betting big on its own future ahead of London E-Prix and a ‘masterpiece’ of new technology

The Independent  

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What is Formula E racing?
2 years, 8 months ago

What is Formula E racing?

The Hindu  

Thirteen years after India’s debut Formula One race, the country will get to host its first ever Formula E race, on February 11, 2023 in Hyderabad. Unlike Formula One cars which run on petrol, Formula E cars run exclusively on electric power. A Formula One Grand Prix race takes place over three days, with days reserved for practicing and qualifying …

Formula E: Sustainability meets speed as New York hosts race challenging perceptions and performance
2 years, 8 months ago

Formula E: Sustainability meets speed as New York hosts race challenging perceptions and performance

The Independent  

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Formula E race to be held in Hyderabad in 2023
2 years, 9 months ago

Formula E race to be held in Hyderabad in 2023

The Hindu  

India will be back on the global motorsports map with the FIA Formula E race in Hyderabad on February 11, 2023. The calendar for the ninth season of the Formula E championship was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council with Hyderabad set to host the fourth race after Mexico and a double-header in Saudi Arabia. After hosting the …

Mahindra Racing CEO confirms street racing track as Hyderabad hopes to host first ever Formula E in India
2 years, 9 months ago

Mahindra Racing CEO confirms street racing track as Hyderabad hopes to host first ever Formula E in India

India Today  

India might be hosting its first Formula E race in February, 2023, revealed Mahindra Racing CEO and team principal Dilbagh Gill. The race is on track and an announcement will be made this month,” Gill told news agency PTI during Formula E race in Jakarata. Formula E racing tracks are known to be high octane given they event unfolds in …

Formula E London 2022 tickets: Where can I buy them and when is the race?
2 years, 10 months ago

Formula E London 2022 tickets: Where can I buy them and when is the race?

The Independent  

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Hyderabad all set to host Formula E
3 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad all set to host Formula E

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad is all set to become a candidate host city for Formula E world championship, a race for electric cars. A tripartite agreement will be signed by the state government, Formula E Association and Greenko, a leading alternative energy provider, on Monday “to make Hyderabad a candidate host city for Formula E race on yearly basis.” Sources told this …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula One hopeful of racing at Silverstone despite UK's quarantine rules
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula One hopeful of racing at Silverstone despite UK's quarantine rules

Firstpost  

Formula One remains hopeful about the chances of racing at Britain’s Silverstone circuit in July and August despite quarantine measures confirmed on Friday. London: Formula One remains hopeful about the chances of racing at Britain’s Silverstone circuit in July and August despite quarantine measures confirmed on Friday. No exemptions for sport were mentioned, with football clubs competing in Europe also …

British Grand Prix chances slim after no quarantine exemption from government
4 years, 10 months ago

British Grand Prix chances slim after no quarantine exemption from government

The Hindu  

Formula One's hopes of hosting two races at Silverstone were dealt a blow on Friday as elite sport was not handed any exemption to the UK government's plans to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for those entering the country. F1 stressed the need earlier this week for a quarantine exemption by highlighting the impact the new rules will have on …

Formula E boss hopes racing series will ‘accelerate’ adoption of electric vehicles
5 years, 2 months ago

Formula E boss hopes racing series will ‘accelerate’ adoption of electric vehicles

CNN  

CNN — Electric racing series Formula E is at the vanguard of promoting a greener sport and its new boss believes it will benefit the planet as a whole. “I think when you see the Porsches, the Mercedes, the Audi’s, the big OEMs coming in, it shows the basic value in the technology development, but also in engaging with the …

The new kid on the block: The rise of Formula E – and what comes next
6 years ago

The new kid on the block: The rise of Formula E – and what comes next

The Independent  

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Formula E organisers hoping electric car revolution will extend to the racetrack
6 years ago

Formula E organisers hoping electric car revolution will extend to the racetrack

ABC  

Supercars may be the champions of Australian motorsport but they are being quietly stalked by a new class of vehicle. Key points: Formula E racing began in 2014 as a way of showcasing electric cars There are currently 10 races per year, with moves to make Adelaide the 11th The SA Government says the business case must stack up The …

Formula E debutant Felipe Massa admits experience will count for nothing in all-electric series
6 years, 3 months ago

Formula E debutant Felipe Massa admits experience will count for nothing in all-electric series

The Independent  

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Britain set to return to Formula E with Birmingham 'firm favourite'
7 years ago

Britain set to return to Formula E with Birmingham 'firm favourite'

Daily Mail  

The return of a British race to the Formula E calendar moved a step closer on Tuesday, with the sport's chief labelling Birmingham a 'firm favourite' to host a round. But as he unveiled a new car for the series' fifth season at the International Motor Show in Geneva, Formula E founder Alejandro Agag revealed talks to add England's second …

Formula E to hold Las Vegas virtual race
8 years, 9 months ago

Formula E to hold Las Vegas virtual race

Firstpost  

Formula E, the world’s first fully electric car racing series, is planning a virtual race in Las Vegas next January with a likely $1 million jackpot for the winner. “We think e-sports is a huge opportunity and we want to be the first ones fully immersed in that,” he said in an interview ahead of next week’s London finale to …

Formula E breathes new life into Paris
8 years, 11 months ago

Formula E breathes new life into Paris

CNN  

Story highlights Paris successfully stages first Formula E race Security increased after 2015 terror attacks 20,000 fans watched electric car ePrix Nelson Piquet Jr: Paris "may be best race" Paris, France CNN — France remains in a state of high alert after last November’s terror attacks and choosing to stage a major sporting event in the heart of the capital …

Formula E breathes new life into Paris
8 years, 11 months ago

Formula E breathes new life into Paris

CNN  

Story highlights Paris successfully stages first Formula E race Security increased after 2015 terror attacks 20,000 fans watched electric car ePrix Nelson Piquet Jr: Paris "may be best race" Paris, France CNN — France remains in a state of high alert after last November’s terror attacks and choosing to stage a major sporting event in the heart of the capital …

Formula E falls in love with Paris
8 years, 11 months ago

Formula E falls in love with Paris

CNN  

Story highlights Paris street circuit hosts ePrix for first time Lucas di Grassi wins 45-lap race Formula E event was a 20,000 sell-out Paris, France CNN — Paris has plenty of world-famous landmarks but it can now add a Formula E race to its list of attractions. Matt Knight/CNN Two Parisian fans — "We like Formula E because we want …

Formula E finale this weekend
9 years, 9 months ago

Formula E finale this weekend

The Independent  

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Formula E to race in Moscow
10 years, 1 month ago

Formula E to race in Moscow

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian capital Moscow will June 6 host Round 9 of the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E Championship. International Automobile Federation president Jean Todt, Russian Automobile Federation executive director Sergey Ivanov and Formula E chief executive Alejandro Agag made the announcement here on Tuesday. As a result of the new race, the date for the eighth round -- …

What You Need to Know Before the First Ever Formula E Race This Weekend
10 years, 6 months ago

What You Need to Know Before the First Ever Formula E Race This Weekend

Wired  

Formula E, the first all-electric racing series, begins this weekend with the inaugural Beijing ePrix running on a specially designed 2.14-mile street circuit around the city's "Bird's Nest" stadium from the 2008 Olympic Games. The races are operated by the same body that runs F1, and they’ll race on some of the tracks used by the famous racing series, but …

E-racing may change shape of transport[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
10 years, 11 months ago

E-racing may change shape of transport[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Team China Racing CEO Steven Lu, Chairman Liu Yu, FIA President Jean Todt, Chinese Embassy First Secretary Liang Jiansheng, and Formula E Holdings CEO Alejandro Agag at the launch of Team China Racing in Paris on Feb 27, 2013. This is the Formula E Championship, a new Federation of International Automobile racing event using fully electric single-seat cars. In the …

London's Monaco-style Formula 1 Grand Prix moves closer... and Ecclestone believes it can be even better
11 years, 1 month ago

London's Monaco-style Formula 1 Grand Prix moves closer... and Ecclestone believes it can be even better

Daily Mail  

London's Monaco-style Formula 1 Grand Prix moves closer. and Ecclestone believes it can be even better Formula One race through London could be worth well over £100million Consultation to allow races on public roads to be launched within days Route likely to include Parliament Square, The Mall and Trafalgar Square The prospect of a Formula One Grand Prix through the …

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