Vergne triumphs in maiden Hyderabad Formula E-Prix

Hyderabad: The ABB FIA Formula E World, the world's first all-electric FIA Formula E World Championship, being organised in India for the first time with the 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix, arouses curiosity among commoners, race enthusiasts and celebrities alike as the seasoned Jean Eric Vergne of DS Penske won an action-packed Hyderabad E-Prix here on Saturday. The 33-lap electric race had thrills both on and off the track as it marked a successful return of a high-profile motorsport event in India.

The organisers raced against time to get the Hyderabad Street Circuit ready for Formula E's debut in India but in the end, they pulled off the event amid a lot of fanfare. Vergne held off a strong challenge from Envison Racing's Nick Cassidy to cross the chequered flag in the first place despite having less than 0.5 percent energy left in the car.