International racing event(s) are returning on Indian soil, again in the form of E-Prix. As per the new calendar for the Formula-E world championship, in the upcoming season-9, Hyderabad in India will host the E-Prix. The E-Prix will be held on a street circuit on 11th February 2023. However, the race is subjected to Track Homologation.
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This is the second time an international motorsport event is being held in India after Formula 1, Grand Prix, back in 2013. That event was hosted at the Budh International Circuit in Greater Noida. Although the race is not confirmed, it is still subjected to Track Homologation. Nevertheless, the Telangana government did sign a letter of intent with clean energy company Greenko, to confirm the hosting of the E-Prix. But according to Formula E’s chief championship officer, holding the race in Telangana will not be a problem.
The Hyderabad Track
Details first, the track is a 2.37km long street circuit that Driven International has selected. Driven International are architects and designers of venues with an emphasis on locations for motorsport, driving, and outdoor activities. They also plan to work further on other projects in India, for instance, the Nanoli Speedway in Pune. This 4th round of the E-Prix will see 3rd generation of Formula E Cars gushing.
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In the comment section, what do you think about the E-Prix? Are you excited?
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