Hyderabad Formula E race's future hangs in the balance

Formula E is concerned the race will not be able to go ahead as planned.

The Hyderabad E-Prix is scheduled for February 10, 2024. However, the race’s future hangs in the balance as discussions are still underway with the newly elected state government and Formula E.

According to media reports, Formula E’s senior executive team met with government officials earlier this month. The organizers are seeking a clarification of the contractual commitments and are concerned that the race might have to be cancelled.

An official statement from Formula E read, “Following a recent official communication received from the new Government of Telangana, Formula E is seeking urgent clarification of their contractual commitments under the agreement and how it could impact the Hyderabad race. Based on the content of the letter received, Formula E is concerned the race will not be able to go ahead as planned.” “With the event just a few weeks away and in its final stages of preparation, Formula E, partners and suppliers have already made significant commercial investments in the event.”

The inaugural Hyderabad E-Prix was held on a street circuit alongside the Hussain Sagar Lake. The organizing team though was disbanded in August, raising doubts on whether the E-Prix would return in 2024. However, in October, Formula E confirmed that Hyderabad would be on the calendar.

Source: Autocar India