The Nissan Formula E Team is set to tackle Round 4 of the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with the series travelling to Hyderabad in India – the first of four brand-new venues in Season 9.
Following Sacha Fenestraz’s points finish in Round 3, both he and teammate Norman Nato look to build on the progress made in Diriyah, with the team targeting a double-points finish.
A brand-new track brings specific challenges for teams and drivers, with no previous data or experience to rely on. The 2.8-kilometre layout features flat-out corners and heavy braking zones, with excellent overtaking opportunities too.
The first sector is on the shores of Hussain Sagar Lake, with views of its giant Buddha statue acting as a beautiful backdrop to the racing.
Drivers and teams will also be challenged by the hot and humid weather, with the Gen3 cars set to experience these conditions for the first time this weekend.
“It’s always more difficult when we visit a new circuit,” said Tommaso Volpe, managing director, Nissan Formula E Team.
Extremely tight
“There are many unknowns, so we’ve been working hard in the simulator to know what to expect when we arrive. It’s all about finding the small gains that can help us when it comes to race day.
“Based on Mexico and Diriyah, we know we have a good car and we can see where we need to improve. It’s clear that qualifying is extremely tight so we’ll be aiming for strong lap times to give us more chances of scoring points with both cars. Our race pace in Diriyah gave us confidence – we know what we’re capable of, but we have to take our performance on track to the next level.”