Hyderabad’s Formula E race placed Telangana on global map, says KTR

BRS leader KT Rama Rao lauded the impact of India’s first Formula E race in Hyderabad, calling it a turning point in Telangana’s journey towards becoming a global hub for clean mobility and innovation. Speaking at the FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore, he urged youth to embrace entrepreneurship and build the future with courage and vision.

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former Minister KT Rama Rao said the successful hosting of India’s first Formula E race in Hyderabad marked Telangana’s emergence on the global stage as a hub for innovation, clean mobility and advanced technology.

Speaking as the chief guest at the 10th FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition 2025 in Coimbatore on Friday, Rama Rao said the Formula E event was not merely a spectacle but a statement of intent.

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“When the world’s fastest electric cars raced on Hyderabad’s streets, it proved that Telangana is ready for the future. The event generated nearly Rs 700 crore in economic activity and drew international attention to the city’s technological capabilities,” he said.

Rama Rao said the race was only the beginning of a larger journey. “The foundation has been laid, and Hyderabad will soon emerge as the hub of India’s Mobility Valley,” he said, underscoring the State’s long-term vision for sustainable, technology-driven industrial growth.

Highlighting Telangana’s innovation ecosystem, Rama Rao recalled how the State built globally recognised institutions like T-Hub, the world’s largest startup incubator, and T-Works, India’s largest prototyping centre.

“In the time it takes to sip your chai, an idea can walk from T-Hub to T-Works,” he quipped, emphasising the seamless link between idea incubation and execution.

Addressing hundreds of young engineers, innovators and motorsport enthusiasts from across India, Rama Rao urged students to create opportunities instead of waiting for them. “Why stand in line when you can start one of your own?” he asked. “Do not just be job seekers, be job creators. Once you start dreaming big, you will be surprised by your own potential.”

Drawing a parallel with Telangana’s journey, Rama Rao reminded that many had once doubted the possibility of statehood. “Yet here we are, 11 years later, standing tall as a role model for the nation across multiple sectors. That is the power of belief, resilience and vision,” he said.

Rama Rao urged the youth to seek impact over income and authenticity over authority while maintaining their hunger for speed and scale. “You are sharper, more responsible and more conscious than people give you credit for. It is you who will drive India forward,” he told the students.

Concluding his address, Rama Rao quoted from the recent Formula 1 film: “Hope is not a strategy. Create your own breaks.”

“Whether in motorsport, governance or life, success does not come by chance. We must design our opportunities, execute with courage, and create our own breaks. That is how the future is built,” he said.

The FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition, one of India’s leading collegiate racing events, saw participation from student teams across the country, showcasing innovation, engineering excellence and the spirit of competition.

One of the proudest moments for me as a Minister was bringing Formula E to India.

In 2023, Hyderabad hosted India’s first-ever Formula E race, with over 35,000 fans lining the streets.

It was not just for the thrill, but a statement that India is ready for global electric… pic.twitter.com/tVtIHxj78u

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