We scored our first pole and podium in Rounds 2 and 3 at Diriyah, just over a week ago, and now we head to Hyderabad, India, for the first of three new destinations for Formula E this season. Hear from NEOM McLaren Formula E drivers Jake Hughes and René Rast, and Team Principal Ian James as they prepare for Round 4. 

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“I’m really looking forward to racing in India, Formula E’s first new race of the season. We have three races in a row all at new venues, and I think India is the perfect place to start. The fans there are so passionate and really love motorsport, and visiting Hyderabad is something I am really looking forward to. It will also be exciting getting to experience the atmosphere at the race. I’m heading there with a fair amount of confidence off the back of my first pole position and three races in a row scoring points. Each race, I’m understanding the car more and more, as well as what needs refining. Hopefully we can improve even more going into India.” 

“Racing in Hyderabad marks my first time visiting India, and I’m looking forward to experiencing the city, the culture and learning lots of new things about the country. We have good momentum coming from a very positive week in Diriyah, where Jake secured NEOM McLaren’s first pole position and I got a podium. We were competitive there and I hope we are also competitive in India. We will keep pushing and make sure we are fully prepared, racing on the sim and learning the track. Hopefully, we can have another good weekend there!”

Ian James, Team Principal

“The season so far has been a really positive journey for the team. Since our debut race as the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team out in Mexico City, the team has proven they can live up to the challenges this championship places on us. Everyone has pulled together as a collective and continues to push for excellence. However, there’s still a gap to the front-runners that we need to address and all teams will be looking to improve going forward – so there will be no let-up on our side either.

"We’re now gearing up for our first race in India, in Hyderabad. It’s the first time Formula E as a championship visits India, making this a pretty special occasion. We’re all thrilled to be here and cannot wait to see what this weekend has in store for us. I’m sure we will bring some exciting racing to the fans, with the competition being stronger than ever. And, in return, I’m looking forward to seeing what the fans in Hyderabad will bring to Formula E!”

When and where to watch

• Free Practices: Channel 4 Sport YouTube, Eurosport Player, Formula E YouTube

• Qualifying: Channel 4 Sport YouTube, Eurosport 2 (delayed), Eurosport Player

• Race: Channel 4 Sport YouTube, Eurosport 1, Eurosport Player

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