What Is Formula E? All You Need To Know Ahead Of Inaugural Race In India

13.02.2023 - 19:42 sports.ndtv.com

Big-ticket motorsport action returns to India after a decade with Hyderabad becoming the 30th location to host a Formula E race.

Here is all you need to know about the all-electric racing series ahead of its first race in India on Saturday. How different is it to Formula 1? Formula E is an electric equivalent of the widely followed Formula 1 which was staged in India from 2011 to 2013.

However, other than the ‘Formula' prefix, there is no similarity between the two FIA world championship status events. The hybrid turbo-charged engines in Formula 1 are the epitome of performance while the battery-powered Formula E machines promote sustainability and a greener world.

Formula E is racing with a purpose but its cars have rapidly evolved over the last eight seasons and Gen3 technology has been introduced this season.

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