Hyderabad on a zip, zap, zoom high as racers set the E-Prix track on fire
The Hindu
Hyderabad
The atmosphere was electric and there were smiles all around as the inaugural edition of the prestigious Hyderabad Formula E-racing witnessed a grand finale on Necklace Road, the venue of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship here on Saturday.
Thousands of fans braving the heat and discomfort of different kinds such as parking their vehicles at far off places like NTR Stadium or Sanjeevaiah Park, cheered on for two-time Formula E world champion Jean-Eric Vergne, who emerged winner in a thrilling contest.
Clearly, the fans seemed to have got their due on the day when it mattered most as they witnessed world-class racing by some of the finest drivers from across the world. Experts said the final laps saw Vergne come up with stunning ‘defensive’ racing to keep the challengers behind to clinch the honours.
No doubt, there was an unfortunate crash involving four cars in the 12th lap, but again that was one of those things which do happen in Formula races. The disappointment for some fans was understandable as the incident involved two TCS Jaguar drivers Sam Bird and favourite Mitch Evans, and pushed them out of contention.
Every time the cars zoomed past them at lightning speed, the fans were up on their feet, lustily cheering and whistling at the drivers who obviously were in their own competitive world.
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