System E has introduced the cancellation of the Hyderabad E-Prix, alleging a contract breach by the brand new Telangana authorities.

The second System E race in India was slated to be held on February 10.

System E has alleged a breach of contract by the Municipal Administration and City Improvement Division (MAUD) that falls below the management of Telangana authorities.

“The cancellation comes following a call by the Municipal Administration and City Improvement Division (MAUD), below the management of the Authorities of Telangana, to not fulfil the Host Metropolis Settlement signed on 30 October 2023,” System E stated in assertion on Friday.

Jehan Daruvala, who’s making his System E debut in 2024, expressed his disappointment on Instagram. “Actually dissatisfied that Hyderabad is cancelled, was trying ahead to my dwelling race. However the brand new season is simply across the nook – so full deal with Mexico, arising subsequent week,” he wrote.

The 25-year-old has secured a full-time seat for the upcoming season with Maserati MSG. He had earlier partnered with India’s Mahindra Racing forward of final season, becoming a member of the group’s roster as their check and reserve driver.

The inaugural electrical race within the nation was held in February final yr with Telangana’s then IT Minister KT Rama Rao enjoying an enormous position in bringing the race to Hyderabad. Nonetheless, KTR’s BRS social gathering misplaced the state election to Congress in December and the brand new authorities has not proven the identical willingness to host the race.

“System E Operations (FEO) has been left with no alternative apart from to formally give discover to MAUD that it’s in breach of contract. FEO is contemplating its place and what steps it might take below the Host Metropolis Settlement and relevant legal guidelines,” the assertion learn.

Initially, a four-year settlement was signed between System E, Telangana authorities and Greenko, which has pulled out of the occasion after the inaugural version. Nonetheless, for the reason that change in authorities, the way forward for the race had been shrouded in uncertainty with System E elevating contemporary considerations final week.

“We’re extraordinarily dissatisfied for the massive motorsport fanbase in India. We all know that internet hosting an official motorsport world championship race is a crucial and prestigious event for Hyderabad and the entire nation,” stated Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer of System E Alberto Longo.

“The President of the Federation of Motor Sports activities Golf equipment of India (FMSCI), Akbar Ebrahim, and his group have been extremely supportive in bringing System E again to Hyderabad. They share our disappointment within the determination of the Authorities of Telangana which suggests that won’t occur,” he added.

Based on System E, the inaugural race within the metropolis had delivered an financial affect of practically $84 million.

“It’s deeply irritating that we can not construct on the success of the inaugural race final yr, which delivered virtually 84m USD in optimistic financial affect to the area,” System E CEO Jeff Dodds stated.