Formula E Eyeing India Comeback? Boss Reveals What Must Happen First

Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo said the championship is keen to return to India, but is waiting for an Indian city or authorities to make the first move. The series raced in Hyderabad with the Hyderabad E-Prix in February 2023, but the event was removed from the calendar the following year after a change of government in Telangana, with the new administration declining to honor the Host City Agreement signed by the previous administration. Promoter Greenko also withdrew as the arrangement became complicated. Longo said Formula E is already discussing with more than 80 cities worldwide, and wants the “willingness” from India to host—especially because the Gen 4 car needs suitable street-circuit surfaces. He cited studies showing typical economic impact of €80-100 million for host cities.