In welcoming everyone to the ABB FIA Formula E world championship 2023, which will be held in Hyderabad on February 11, Industries Minister KT Rama Rao stated that many countries around the world competed to host the championship, and Hyderabad was eventually chosen.
“This is not an achievement for Hyderabad or Telangana but for India,” said Rama Rao at the “30 days to go countdown” event held at Gateway of India, Mumbai.
The race will take place on February 11th in Hyderabad alongside the beautiful Hussain Sagar. In the all-new Gen3 era Formula E cars, up to 22 drivers, 11 teams from nine nations will compete.
According to Rama Rao, it is part of a four-year agreement that will see the event in India through 2026. The Minister also stated that Hyderabad will host the EV Mobility Summit from February 5 to 11 in order to encourage start-ups to develop new innovations. He stated that 100,000 dollars in prize money would be awarded to the best ideas in the form of grants and mentorship.
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“The Formula E World Championship coming to Hyderabad and India for the first time ever is a testament to the direction of progress India has taken. Sustainable mobility is the way to go for a cleaner, greener future. We are proud to be hosting this international event in Hyderabad and welcome all of India to come witness this race,” said Rama Rao, thanking Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra for making it possible.
Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, Founder of Greenko and Ace Group, also spoke.
The 2023 Hyderabad E-Prix, accelerated by Greenko, is being hosted by Ace Nxt gen in collaboration with The Government of Telangana and Formula E. Hyderabad will host Round 4 of the 16 races for the 9th season of the championship which will be organized between January and July 2023.
Eleven teams with 22 cars will compete, including well-known names such as McLaren, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, and Mahindra Racing. The introduction of the Gen3 Era Formula E car, known for its top speed of 322kmph and status as the world’s fastest, lightest, most powerful, and most efficient electric race car, will be the event’s highlight.
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