What started as an idea to sustainably revolutionize the motorsports sector has become a reality. eSkootr Championship is here to stay as a great option to enjoy high-performance sustainable mobility, and ahead its debut season, the organization is gradually taking shape.
For this reason, Vinit Patel has been appointed as Technical Director of the 100% Electric Scooter Series, providing all the knowledge gained throughout his ABB FIA Formula E experience. This started in 2014 under Mahindra Racing team as Chief Engineer, moving on as Special Projects Manager and Operations Supervisor.
“I am delighted to join eSC, an innovation concept in sport and micromobility. Being involved at this early stage, implementing lessons learned from elsewhere to deliver leading electric technology accessible to all, is really exciting,” said Patel in the official statement from the category.
Joining forces and working to spread knowledge around the world about micro-mobility and technology is one of Patel’s missions, a new experience that will further enhance his extensive motorsport resume.
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Vinit Patel’s Background
“After having worked on Formula E, Vinit fully understands the importance about our focus on sustainability, and what we can do at eSC, to take this farther than any other sport before,” asserted Hrag Sarkissian, co-founder and CEO of eSkootr Championship.
Before arriving in Formula E, Patel began his journey in motorsport working at youth level. Years of experience led him to join Formula 1’s Williams team as a Pirelli engineer back in 2011. He then became part of the Red Bull Racing team in 2013, where they won absolutely everything.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
