Hyderabad/Mumbai: With 30 days to go for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship “2023 Hyderabad E-Prix”, Mumbai hosted a “30 days to go countdown” event on Thursday evening.
This historic racing event, taking place in India for the first time, will be held near the picturesque Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad on February 11, 2023.
It is part of a four-year agreement that will see the event held in India through 2026.
The spectacular “30 Days To Go Countdown” which began with a Ganesh Vandana by the Colors of India was graced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Telangana Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development K.T.Rama Rao (KTR) and Greenko and Ace Group Founder Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty.
The event finale had a special performance by Dharavi Rocks, highlighting sustainability.
Speaking on the occasion, Eknath Shinde,said, “We are very glad to welcome the Formula E team to Mumbai and happy that they chose to celebrate this important milestone here at the Gateway of India. The Formula E World Championship coming to India has made us all proud”.
In keeping with the true spirit of progress, this championship will power us through to a sustainable future, the CM added.
KTR while speaking at the event, said“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.
Anil Kumar said, “Today’s Mumbai countdown marks a step towards a momentous event in acknowledgement of an urgent need to decarbonise the economy including the transport & mobility sector.
30 Days from now, India will be at the forefront of Electric Vehicle racing, hosting its first ever Formula E race in partnership with the Government of Telangana and support from the Govt. of India. We will accelerate our race to ensure that India Drives the future of sustainability and decarbonisation, he said.
” 2023 Hyderabad E-Prix, accelerated by Greenko, is being hosted by Ace Nxt gen in association 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, he said.
Tthe ticket sales which went live on January 4 have received an overwhelming response from fans around the world, he said the organisers have categorised the tickets into four categories based on the vantage points on the track: Ace Grandstands, Premium Grandstands, Charged Grandstands, Grandstands.
A total of 11 teams with 22 cars will participate, including notable names like McLaren, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, and Mahindra Racing.
The highlight of the event will be the introduction of the Gen3 Era Formula E car, which is known for its top speed of 322kmph and its status as the world’s fastest, lightest, most powerful, and most efficient electric race car, he added.
