Jehan Daruvala gets a Formula E seat with Maserati
Hindustan TimesAfter plying his trade in Formula 2 for four seasons, Indian racing driver Jehan Daruvala has finally found a seat in Formula E as he will race for Maserati MSG Racing in the 2023-24 season that will begin with the Mexico City E-Prix on January 13. Formula E driver Jehan Daruvala The 24-year-old will become only the second Indian after Karun Chandhok to drive in the all-electric racing series and only the third Indian after Narain Karthikeyan and Chandhok to drive in a FIA single-seater World Championship. “Formula E is a championship that I have admired for a long time, and after taking part in two test sessions, I’m very happy to have the opportunity to step up to a full-time race seat," Daruvala said over a video call. I would like to thank James and Maserati MSG Racing for giving me this chance and I can’t wait to learn more about the car and get to know the team better in pre-season testing, before hitting the ground running in Mexico City in January.” The 24-year-old will partner German Maximilian Gunther at Maserati for the 10th year of the championship, which will be the longest season yet in Formula E. Though Daruvala will be the only rookie next season, he is well acquainted with Formula E having spent last season as a reserve driver for Mahindra Racing and making two rookie tests.