Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, PV Sindhu, Nagarjuna, Nani, Vijay Deverakonda cheer Formula E 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix
The ticket sales were in full swing, and the excitement was scaling to new highs every single day
- City News
NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:29 Jan 2023 8:31 PM GMT
HYDERABAD : The FIA Formula E 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix is slated to make its long-awaited debut in India. The electric car racing series would host its first race in the country on February 11, 2023, on the picturesque course surrounding Hussain Sagar Lake.
The announcement that the 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix would be held in India had sparked tremendous excitement and enthusiasm, with various celebrities and stars voicing their support and enthusiasm for the event.
Many well-known figures, including Prabhas, Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Vijay Deverakonda, Chaitanya Akkineni, Nani, Adivi Sesh, and Venkatesh Daggubati, have taken to social media to voice their support for the thrilling racing series.
Sharing the excitement Actor Prabhas shared a video message and wrote on his Instagram “I am proud that India is addressing climate change by hosting its first ever formula e race. Congratulations to the Government of Telangana, Greenko significant achievement, let's make Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix one for the history book.
Hyderabad would make its mark on the global arena of motorsports on February 11th, 2023. The all-electric Greenko Hyderabad Prix would propel India into a #sustainable future, Prabhas added.
Actor Chiranjeevi in his message said “It is a matter of pride for India that the first ever greenest race is held in India and in the greenest city Hyderabad. Let’s make history on February 11, 2023, at the #GreenkoHyderabadEprix by accelerating towards a future of #Sustainability and #Decarbonization.
Mahesh Babu shares his excitement too and shares “lets race against climate change” Looking forward to #GreenkoHyderabadEPrix on Feb 11th!
Similarly, Nagarjuna Akkineni shared a video message on his Instagram and said, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to KTR Rama Rao, The Government of Telangana and Anil Chalamalasetty for bringing the Formula E World Championship to India and more importantly to my city. And I am super excited to see you all on February 11th, at the Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix”.
Chaitanya Akkineni in his message wrote: #greenkohyderabadeprix Feb 11th, 2023. Thank you @ktrtrs @telanganacmo @hmda_gov Anil Chalamalasetty @greenkohyderabadeprix @acenxtgen for making this happen!!
PV Sindhu, India's star badminton player, also shared her excitement for the event, and wrote on her Instagram, the future of motorsports, #FormulaE, has come to #India for the first time ever, thanks to the vision and efforts of @ktrtrs Garu and Anil Chalamalasetty Garu. Hope to see y’all at the #GreenkoHyderabadEPrix on February 11 and electrify the way to a #Sustainable future!
Anil Chalamalasetty, Founder of Greenko Group and Ace Group said: "We are delighted to be partnering with an iconic race, India's first ever Formula E World Championship in association with the Govt of Telangana and FIA, with support from the Govt of India. We are committed to combat climate change and lead the way for global decarbonization. Greenko will be powering the entire 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix event with renewable energy, making it first of its kind Net Zero event in the world on this scale. I am excited that one of the world's greenest cities will host the greenest race, under the dynamic leadership of Hon'ble Minister K T Rama Rao. We look forward to witness history in the making, as India drives towards a sustainable future on 11 February 2023 on the streets of Hyderabad."
A total of 11 teams and 22 drivers would be competing in the all-new GEN3 race car which is a huge leap in technological development and innovation with engineers at the FIA and Formula E pushing the boundaries of EV development.
Capable of a 200mph (322kph) top speed, the GEN3 is 53kg lighter than the GEN2 with a smaller chassis optimised for street racing. An additional front powertrain adds 250kW to the 350kW at the rear, more than doubling the regenerative capacity of the previous GEN2 car to 600kW, with more than 40 percent of the energy used in-race regenerated under braking.
The arrival of Formula E in India was seen as a major boost for the country's growing automotive industry and is expected to encourage more investment in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The championship not only provides a platform for manufacturers to showcase their latest EV technology but also raises awareness about the benefits of EVs and their potential to revolutionize the transportation sector.
Formula E was committed to promoting sustainability and electrification in the automotive industry, and the arrival of the series in India was expected to drive the country's transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. The series uses fully electric racing cars that produce zero emissions, and the races will be the first ever Net Zero Event ever in India.
The ticket sales were in full swing, and the excitement was scaling to new highs every single day.
The advent of Formula E in India was a turning point for the country's booming automotive industry, and it is likely to spur additional investment in the electric vehicle sector. With the assistance of stars and celebrities, the event is set to be a major highlight in India's motorsport calendar, inspiring the next generation of motorsport enthusiasts and engineers.
