Explained | Formula E to race in Hyderabad in 2023
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained | Formula E to race in Hyderabad in 2023

The Hindu  

The story so far: International motorsport racing is set to come back to India with a major event in 2023. The competition’s founding mission was to “race through the streets of the most iconic cities in the world, to show just what sustainable mobility was capable of, driving electric vehicles to the fore in the race for a better, cleaner future.” The first Formula E race was held at the Olympic Park grounds in Beijing, China, in 2014. Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, the motorsport’s governing body which also oversees Formula One, World Rally Championship, World Endurance Championship, and other events, granted Formula E world championship status in December 2019, for the 2020/2021 season. Formula E in Hyderabad Hyderabad’s LoI, in a bid to host the race, was signed by the three parties – Arvind Kumar, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, and Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Departments; Greenko Chief Executive and Managing Director Anil Kumar Chalamasetty, and the Formula E Chief Championship Officer Albert Longo. “The Season 9 calendar of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is our most expansive and dynamic racing schedule yet and I cannot wait to get started.

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Formula-E race case | The story so far, till January 9, 2025
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Formula-E race case | The story so far, till January 9, 2025

The Hindu  

The quizzing of Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and former Minister K.T. The first Formula-E race event On October 25, 2022, a tripartite agreement was signed between UK-based FEO, MAUD department of Telangana government and India-based Ace Nxt Gen Private Limited to conduct Formula-E races for Seasons 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Hyderabad. On February 11, 2023, when Mr. …

Formula E announces largest-ever calendar for season 11
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Challenging for us to return to India in 2025: Formula E CEO
11 months, 1 week ago

Challenging for us to return to India in 2025: Formula E CEO

Hindustan Times  

Indian motorsport enthusiasts were hopeful of Formula E returning to India next year after the 2024 Hyderabad E-Prix was cancelled but CEO of the electric car racing series Jeff Dodds said that the chances of a race in 2025 are unlikely. Jay Penske celebrates on podium during the Hyderabad E-Prix last year "It's very realistic that Formula E returns to …

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Formula One rejects Andretti’s application to join 2025, 2026 series
1 year, 2 months ago

Formula One rejects Andretti’s application to join 2025, 2026 series

The Hindu  

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Why calling off Formula E Grand Prix in Hyderabad is a big jolt to racing in India
1 year, 2 months ago

Why calling off Formula E Grand Prix in Hyderabad is a big jolt to racing in India

India Today  

The new Revanth Reddy government in Telangana has decided against hosting the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and alleged that the agreement to host it in Hyderabad was a fraud perpetrated on the state. On January 7, Formula E Operations officially announced cancellation of the Hyderabad E Prix of Season 10, which was to kick off on January 13 …

Formula E announces cancellation of E-Prix race in Hyderabad
1 year, 2 months ago

Formula E announces cancellation of E-Prix race in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Formula E has announced the cancellation of the Hyderabad E-Prix, alleging a contract breach by the new Telangana government. The cancellation is following the decision of the Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, not to fulfill the 'Host City Agreement' signed in October last year. "The cancellation comes following a decision by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development …

Fresh 'Concerns' Emerge Over Formula E Race in Hyderabad After Change of Guard in Telangana
1 year, 3 months ago

Fresh 'Concerns' Emerge Over Formula E Race in Hyderabad After Change of Guard in Telangana

News 18  

Formula E has raised fresh concerns over its race in Hyderabad, saying it might not be able to go ahead with the round scheduled for February 10 following the latest communique from the new Telangana government. “Following a recent official communication received from the new Government of Telangana, Formula E is seeking urgent clarification of their contractual commitments under the …

Hyderabad track to have design changes as Formula E returns to India for consecutive editions
1 year, 5 months ago

Hyderabad track to have design changes as Formula E returns to India for consecutive editions

The Hindu  

Hyderabad is set to host the Formula E race for a second edition in February 2024, and the street track around the banks of the Hussain Sagar Lake will undergo modifications for the same. There was uncertainty around the hosting rights but after multiple rounds of discussions within the state and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the city administrators finalised …

Formula E to return to India next year with Hyderabad hosting its second E-prix
1 year, 5 months ago

Formula E to return to India next year with Hyderabad hosting its second E-prix

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad EPrix Formula E race will return for a second edition next year, which will be held on February 10, 2024. Next year, there will be an Indian driver on the grid with Jehan Daruvala, set to debut in the all-electric single-seater championship driving for Maserati MSG Racing apart from the Indian team Mahindra Racing. Racing on home soil …

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 …

Hyderabad to host Indian Racing League season two opener with expansive plans ahead
1 year, 6 months ago

Hyderabad to host Indian Racing League season two opener with expansive plans ahead

The Hindu  

The second season of the Indian Racing League will kick off in Hyderabad from November 4-5 and will be followed by two races in New Delhi and Chennai. RPPL was the track promoter for the Formula E event that happened in Hyderabad last year, and Akhilesh said that his team has gained much expertise after hosting an international event. This …

Hyderabad unlikely to host Formula E race in 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

Hyderabad unlikely to host Formula E race in 2024

The Hindu  

Formula E might not be visiting the shores of Hyderabad in 2024, as the city has in all likelihood been denied the hosting rights for the 2024 Championship that was scheduled to be held early next year. The city hosted India’s maiden Formula E race, with Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne winning the inaugural Hyderabad E-Prix. Formula E witnessed the first year …

‘Working to secure commitments necessary for Hyderabad E-Prix'
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Working to secure commitments necessary for Hyderabad E-Prix'

Hindustan Times  

Despite the Hyderabad E-Prix not making the provisional calendar for the 2023-24 Formula E season, its co-founder Alberto Longo remains positive about the race returning to India next year. “My team at Formula E is working incredibly hard to secure the commitments necessary that would enable us to return next season and deliver an even bigger event, with greater economic …

First Formula E race had positive impact on Hyderabad’s economy
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Despite Four-year Agreement, Hyderabad Not on Provisional Formula E Calendar for 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Despite Four-year Agreement, Hyderabad Not on Provisional Formula E Calendar for 2024

News 18  

Hyderabad doesn’t find a mention on the provisional Formula E calendar for the next season after hosting its inaugural race earlier this year. Formula E and local promoters of the Hyderabad race — Telangana government and Ace Nxt Gen — had agreed to a four-year deal and envisioned a long future for the electric race in India. Though it is …

Despite four-year agreement, Hyderabad not on provisional Formula E calendar for 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Despite four-year agreement, Hyderabad not on provisional Formula E calendar for 2024

The Hindu  

Hyderabad, which hosted India’s first Formula E earlier this year, does not feature in the provisional calendar released for the 2023-24 season unveiled on Tuesday. A top-level motorsport event returned to India earlier this year with the Hyderabad E-Prix, a round of the FIA Formula E championship. Before this, India last hosted an FIA event ten in 2013 with the …

Formula E announce first-ever Tokyo race in expanded 2024 calendar
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Formula E announce first-ever Tokyo race in expanded 2024 calendar

The Independent  

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

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Formula E 2023: When is the next race and where is it taking place?
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Formula E 2023: When is the next race and where is it taking place?

The Independent  

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Formula 1 racing launches first subscription platform in India
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Formula 1 racing launches first subscription platform in India

Live Mint  

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Thrills and spills in the first Hyderabad E-Prix
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The Hindu  

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More Formula 1 events in India? FIA says so
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The Hindu  

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New electric series to start from 2024, announcement made at Hyderabad E-Prix
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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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

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

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Firstpost  

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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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Hyderabad ePrix: 'Good time for Formula E to come to India'
2 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad ePrix: 'Good time for Formula E to come to India'

Firstpost  

Karun Chandhok writes: The Formula E World Championship heads to India for the first time this week, with the inaugural ePrix in Hyderabad. With Indian brands such as Tata and Mahindra launching EV ranges and the government taking proactive steps to push the electric infrastructure across the country, this is a good time for the premier all electric racing championship …

Hyderabad gears up for India's first-ever Formula E race, Karun Chandhok excited for high-voltage action
2 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad gears up for India's first-ever Formula E race, Karun Chandhok excited for high-voltage action

India TV News  

The highly popular single-seater electric racing Formula E comes to India. Hyderabad is all set to host the nation's first-ever Formula E race as the development marks a big feat in the country. India has already hosted a few races of Formula One and as it is set to host a Formula E race, experts and fans are all excited …

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-cars arrive in city
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula E-cars arrive in city

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad is gearing up to host the country’s first ever Formula E Championship while racing enthusiasts are waiting for the dawn of February 11 when the vicinity around Hussainsagar will come alive to fast cars. Meanwhile, eight cars that will participate in the two-day event landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad in the early hours of …

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

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Hyderabad to host Formula E world championship
2 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad to host Formula E world championship

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Telangana industries minister K.T. Rama Rao has asserted that Hyderabad is all set to host the ABB FIA Formula E world championship, to be held for the first time in India, on February 11. This is not an achievement for Hyderabad or Telangana but for India as a country,” said Rama Rao at the ‘30 days to go countdown’ …

Formula E 2023: Team changes, new car and the five biggest talking points as season starts in Mexico City
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula E 2023: Team changes, new car and the five biggest talking points as season starts in Mexico City

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Eleven Teams to be on Grid in Hyderabad Formula E Race
2 years, 2 months ago

Eleven Teams to be on Grid in Hyderabad Formula E Race

News 18  

Eleven teams and 22 drivers will be seen in action in the first-ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in India scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on February 11. The organisers said two iconic motorsport names — McLaren and Maserati — will line-up on the Formula E grid in Hyderabad for the first time where they will compete …

Hyderabad gears up to host Formula E in February 2023, FIA official inspects street circuit
2 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad gears up to host Formula E in February 2023, FIA official inspects street circuit

The Hindu  

Hyderabad is all set to host Formula E next year and the race circuit has impressed a Federation Internationale de l’Automobile official who was on a two-day visit in the city for an inspection at the street racing circuit. The senior official who was the race director of the IRL 2022 for the Chennai leg further informed that the FIA …

Hyderabad to host Formula E in February despite racing league hiccups
2 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad to host Formula E in February despite racing league hiccups

The Hindu  

Hyderabad is all set to host Formula E next year and the race circuit has impressed a Federation Internationale de l’Automobile official who was on a two-day visit to the city for inspection at the street racing circuit. The season finale of the Indian Racing League ended on Sunday with Godspeed Kochi winning the championship title, and the FIA official …

IRL races to test Formula-E track readiness
2 years, 4 months ago

IRL races to test Formula-E track readiness

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The 2.7-kilometre Formula-E circuit around the Hussainsagar, through Necklace Road, will host Indian Racing League events on November 19-20 and December 10-11 as real-time tests to ensure safety standards are in place ahead of the Formula-E race in early 2023. In a statement, HMDA said that Formula-E races are unique as the cars used can touch a speed of …

100-day countdown for ‘Formula E’ race in Hyderabad begins
2 years, 4 months ago

100-day countdown for ‘Formula E’ race in Hyderabad begins

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The 100-day countdown to the much awaited ‘Formula E’ race of the ninth season to be held here on February 11 next, began on Friday in New Delhi. The programme was held in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and others. Rama Rao said in his message to mark the occasion, “Hyderabad …

100 days countdown to India’s first Formula E Race
2 years, 4 months ago

100 days countdown to India’s first Formula E Race

The Hindu  

A 100-day countdown to India’s first Formula E Race, the 2023 Ace Hyderabad E-Prix to be held on February 11 next year, beginning with the unveiling of a Formula E car here on Friday. “We are thrilled to bring the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to India for the very first time and showcase our new Gen3 car to …

Hyderabad e-Mobility Week in February next year
2 years, 5 months ago

Hyderabad e-Mobility Week in February next year

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government will organise the Hyderabad e-Mobility Week from February 6 to 11, 2023, to celebrate the city becoming the first in India to host a Formula E race. Rama Rao formally announced the Hyderabad e-Mobility Week on Friday at Pragathi Bhavan by launching the website and unveiling the logo and flyer for the event in the presence …

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 …

2023 F1 Calendar: Formula 1 announces record 24-races calendar, Las Vegas makes debut
2 years, 6 months ago

2023 F1 Calendar: Formula 1 announces record 24-races calendar, Las Vegas makes debut

India TV News  

2023 F1 Calendar: Formula 1 on Tuesday released a record 24-races calendar for the 2023 season as America's Las Vegas is set to make debut its next year. Formula 1 will also witness a Saturday race for the first time since 1985 as Las Vegas will be a Saturday night race. While announcing the 24-races calendar for 2023, Formula One's …

Formula 1 in 2023: Record 24-race calendar revealed as Las Vegas debuts and China returns
2 years, 6 months ago

Formula 1 in 2023: Record 24-race calendar revealed as Las Vegas debuts and China returns

The Hindu  

Formula One will have a record 24 races in 2023 with the showcase Monaco Grand Prix retained after some uncertainty about its future. The governing FIA announced approval of the calendar on Tuesday, with a Las Vegas night race set to make its debut as the penultimate round in November and the third grand prix in the United States. Introducing …

Formula E brings up its century in Seoul and the ‘end of a cycle’ with 2022 titles on the line
2 years, 7 months ago

Formula E brings up its century in Seoul and the ‘end of a cycle’ with 2022 titles on the line

The Independent  

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Can Formula One racing ever go carbon neutral?
2 years, 7 months ago

Can Formula One racing ever go carbon neutral?

Live Mint  

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Formula E: What is the next race and which cities are on the 2022 calendar?
2 years, 7 months ago

Formula E: What is the next race and which cities are on the 2022 calendar?

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

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