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Hide-rabad: India missing from the 2024 Formula E calendar

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Hide-rabad: India missing from the 2024 Formula E calendar

Hyderabad is yet to be confirmed for the 2024 Formula E calendar despite a four-year deal.

India hosted the 2023 Greenko Hyderabad ePrix in February, the first of four agreed-upon editions. Formula E, the Telangana government and Ace Nxt Gen had agreed to a four-year contract for the Hyderabad Street Circuit to host a Formula E race as part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The race was the first of a World Championship calibre since the 2013 Formula 1 Indian GP at the Buddha International Circuit.

Despite an enthusiastic response from motorsport fans, the race preparations were underwhelming. Organisers failed to work within the schedule, completing race infrastructure very late. Many drivers complained of a lack of restrooms at the track a day before the race.

 

However, Alberto Longo, co-founder and chief championship officer, considered these to be minor issues that plague any circuit organising a race for the first time. Speaking to the Indian media, he stated that the event was a massive success in terms of social media coverage, attendance and exposure. He thanked Minister K.T. Rama Rao and promoter Greenko and rated the event a 9 out 10 for a first-time race.

When questioned about India’s missing status from the June calendar, he seemed confident about Formula E’s return to Hyderabad in 2024. “India is a massive market for us, a tier 1 market for us. You don’t know what the future brings, but the intention is to stay there for a long time.”

He acknowledged that there was still work to be done but remained confident that Hyderabad would be on the final schedule to be released in October. Only 3 out of 13 spots remain undeclared for the 2024 calendar. Still, with Longo’s confidence and his positive reviews of the race, Hyderabad is expected to be on the final FIA-approved calendar.

 

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