All set for the Formula E pre-race event in Hyderabad.
Motorsports are one of the most popular sports in the world. Formula racing enjoys enormous viewership around the world. Formula E, the electric car racing series, will be held in Hyderabad.The Hyderabad Grand Prix will be held on February 11, 2023.
The adrenaline-rushing sport
The goal of Formula E racing is to promote renewable energy and lower carbon emissions. The Telangana government's policies are inline with "Formula E" racing's goals. As a result, Hyderabad has been chosen for racing by the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
Why Hyderabad?
Formula E is special because it emits zero emissions as the vehicles are totally electrically powered unlike other Formula races.
Formula E
There are 17 rounds as part of this championship. The best cities in the world are hosting each round. Hyderabad will host the fourth grand prix of the 2023 Formula E season.
A 2.7-kilometer-long circuit named "Hyderabad Street Circuit" has been set up on the banks of Hussain Sagar lake. The circuit has 17 turns.
Hyderabad Street Circuit
Prior to the Formula E race, "Hyderabad Street Circuit" will host an experimental Indian Racing League (IRL) championship.
The Indian Racing League (IRL) is a domestic motorsports league that has been established to bring out the motorsport talents of our country. These sort domestic leagues are mainly found in European countries.
What is IRL?
There will be four rounds in IRL. Hyderabad will host the first and fourth rounds, while Chennai will host rounds two and three. The Chennai track is 3.7 km long (one lap), whilst the Hyderabad circuit is 2.7 km long.
Two rounds in Hyderabad
IRL schedule
First round: November 19 and 20.
Second round: November 25-27
Third round: December 2-4
10 and 11 December
There are a total of six teams taking part. There are four riders per team. There may be a total of 12 international racers competing. One female racer is on each squad. There are two sprints and one future race in each round.
IRL Teams and Racers
Only one racer races in a sprint race. The track is used by 12 cars. Based on the number of laps finished within 20 minutes, points are determined.
Sprint race
The future race will feature two drivers. It is possible to switch drivers in the middle of a race. The track will include 12 cars. In the 40 minute race, the team with the most points will be crowned the victor.
The Hyderabad Blackbirds team has our Telugu boy, Anindit Reddy. He is the son of former MP Konda Visveshwar Reddy and Sangeeta Reddy, joint managing director of Apollo Hospital. Anindit won the Euro JK 16 Championship in 2016 and the 2017 Euro JK Championship. He has seven years of experience in racing.
Telugu Racer
Italy's Wolf Company will oversee racing cars and technology. These cars can travel at a maximum speed of 250 kmph. It weighs 380 kilograms.
Italian Manufacturers
The IRL Championship will be live streamed on Star Sports 2. Auto enthusiasts can watch directly at the Hyderabad Circuit. The tickets are available on BookMyShow. The one-day pass starts at 749 rupees, while the weekend pass will cost 1249 rupees.
Where to watch?
Because of the race, there will be traffic restrictions around the tank bund. The NTR Marg is being completely closed from November 16 to 20.