Recently, India witnessed its very first Formula E race, with the streets of Hyderabad around the Hussain Sagar Lake serving as a makeshift circuit. Over a course of two days, we witnessed some astounding action, right from the first Free Practice to the end of the race. Here’s a rundown of what happened.
MAHINDRA RACING HAD A MINI COMEBACK
Expectations were running high in the Mahindra camp, as they were racing on home soil. With experienced driver Lucas Di Grassi behind the wheel of one of the cars, chances of a podium seemed high. However, once Qualifying began, a different story unfolded. Di Grassi, or even the other Mahindra driver Oliver Rowland, failed to make it into the final eight in the Qualifying session, . Nonetheless, the Mahindra cars ran almost faultlessly during the race, with Oliver Rowland finishing in sixth place and Lucas ultimately coming in 14th because of a penalty for track limits infringement.
This story is from the March 2023 edition of autoX.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2023 edition of autoX.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
GOOD OLD DAYS...
Is the old Marc Marquez finally back? The race in Jerez surely gave flashes of it...
Prancing Off-Road
The SUV trend has even caught on with Ferrari, which is evident with the introduction of the Purosangue. However, does a Ferrari of this type really make sense?
Ahead of the Curve
There's not one but two new GT variants available with the Volkswagen Taigun now, meaning there's one for everyone!
SPACE WARS
There are plenty of budget-friendly seven-seat MPVs on the market, but what if you desire ample space without compromising on style?
GOING BIG
The 3XO makes big promises on all fronts - from features and safety to styling and value proposition. But does it deliver on these promises?
HAMMER TIME
The new Gurkha 5-door comes with updated styling, improved performance, and better features. So, do these changes make it the practical 'proper' off-roader we've all been waiting for?
MOUNTAIN GOAT
With a mid-life facelift, the Jeep Wrangler has received several noteworthy upgrades. But does it truly live up to the reputation of being unstoppable
SUPERSPORT TRILOGY
We embark on a 300km journey on three of the finest supersport twins in the world. Which one would reign supreme at the end?
SECOND WIND
Bajaj is once again stirring the pot with the updated Pulsar N250. But has it nailed the recipe this time around?
PASSION & Precision
A brand new V12 supercar! In this era of downsizing & electrification, that's about as rare as seeing a total eclipse and the Northern Lights on the same day. But if the V12 remains the heart & soul of the automobile, well, then, Ferrari is its saviour.
