"Feel Like I Came At The Right Time": Jehan Daruvala On Joining Formula E

Indian racer Jehan Daruvala says it's the right time for him to move to Formula E, adding that he has no regrets about spending a few extra years in the junior series for a shot at the elusive Formula 1. Jehan moved to Formula E after spending four years in the F1 feeder series Formula 2, where he was a part of the Red Bull junior team. However, he failed to land a seat in F1. Post Formula 2 stint, the 25-year-old served as a reserve driver for Mahindra Racing in Formula E for a year.

"In hindsight yes, everything is different. I was pushing to get into Formula 1 for those few years so I don't have any regrets," Jehan told PTI ahead of his debut Formula E race here.

"I feel like I have come here (Formula E) at the right time, I have matured and I'm still only 25, still young," he added.

Jehan will drive for the Maserati MSG Racing, becoming only the second Indian to take part in the all-electric series after Karun Chandhok.

Jehan's learning process with the Gen 3 Formula E car will continue as his rookie season progresses given the disparate philosophies between the electric race machinery and the Formula 2 cars.

"There will be a lot (of adaptation/ unlearning). I haven't done a race yet in Formula E. Even in Valencia, I missed out as I had some battery issues.

"So, the first real race will be on Saturday. I feel like qualifying. I will be able to adapt to quite well but then races in Formula E are a different story.

"I have done a lot of prep. I was in Monaco for a couple of months. I was going to the factory every day. I have done a lot of days on the simulator, the test in Valencia, and also some private tests in Mallorca," he added.

The Mumbai-born racer was looking forward to racing in front of his home crowd with