The Hyderabad ePrix was a race of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E race held in Hyderabad, India.[1] It was held as part of the 2022–23 Formula E World Championship season and was the first Formula E race held in the country.[2]
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| Number of times held | 1 |
| First held | 2023 |
| Last held | 2023 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Jean-Éric Vergne |
| Most wins (constructors) | DS Penske |
| Circuit length | 2.835 km (1.761 miles) |
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History
editHyderabad was one of a number of Indian cities bidding to host a round of the FIA Formula E Championship, although it was only seriously considered after the COVID-19 pandemic had halted the discussions between the FIA and proposed hosts in Delhi and Mumbai. [3] On 17 January 2022 the Government of Telangana signed a "letter of intent" with Formula E to stage the Hyderabad E-Prix, with a planned debut as a round of the 2022–23 season, towards the start of the season.[3] The Hyderabad E-Prix was subsequently listed on the first provisional calendar for 2022–23 Formula E World Championship as the fourth round of the season, on 11 February 2023. The Hyderabad E-Prix was staged on the Hyderabad Street Circuit, which was set up on the banks of the artificial Hussain Sagar Lake, which was set to host its first event, a round of the Indian Racing League, in 2022.
Circuit
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The initial design of the track, which was designed with help from PPE Racing, a Filipino constructor and race track designer, was heavily criticised by drivers, with Norman Nato describing it as "looking like a dildo" after he drove on the track in a simulator.[citation needed] The track was later redesigned by Driven International, who also designed the 2021 layout of the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and the reception was positive.[4]
Results
edit| Edition | Track | Winner | Second | Third | Pole position | Fastest lap | Ref |
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| 2023 | Hyderabad Street Circuit | Jean-Éric Vergne DS Penske |
 Nick Cassidy Envision-Jaguar |
 António Félix da CostaPorsche |
Mitch Evans Jaguar |
Norman Nato Nissan |
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References
edit- ^ "Hyderabad set to vroom into Formula E circuit, inks pact". The Times of India. 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Hyderabad to host Formula E race in 2023". Sportstar. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ a b Chokhani, Darshan (17 January 2022). "Formula E signs a letter of intent with Hyderabad for Indian EPrix".
- ^ Gidithuri, Unnatee. "Hyderabad E-Prix confirmed: Formula E to race in India".
- ^ "2023 Hyderabad E-Prix - ABB FIA Formula E World Championship". The Official Home of Formula E. Retrieved 28 June 2024.