Formula E precursor on India’s first street circuit enthrall Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Formula-3 cars vroom around Hyderabad’s picturesque Hussain Sagar lake as India’s first street motor racing enthralled hundreds of people on Sunday.

The country’s first street circuit around the lake in the heart of the city saw the second round of the first leg of Indian Racing League (IRL).

The first round was flagged off by minister for municipal administration and rural development K.T. Rama Rao on Saturday.

Twelve electric single-seater cars participated in the race on a 2.37 km long track around the historic lake, offering a visual treat to the racing enthusiasts and others.

The week-end visitors to the lake bought the tickets to watch the race from seven specially built galleries while many curious onlookers were seen catching a glimpse from Telugu Talli flyover and adjoining multi-storied buildings. Some were seen taking pictures or recording videos on their mobile phones.

About 10,000 people watched the race from galleries and many were thrilled to see the racing cars in different colours vroom on the street circuit.