Prince William tests M2Electro Formula E Simulator in Mumbai, India
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Mahindra Racing’s M2Electro sim racing simulator stand at the Tech Rocketship Awards, as part of their current visit to India.
The Royals were attending the launch of the Tech Rocketship Awards, where they met young entrepreneurs at The Social, a cafe and collaborative work space in Mumbai. Prince William was invited to get behind the wheel of the M2Electro simulator, a cutting edge Formula E simulator utilised by teams participating in the current FIA Formula E Championship. Prince William, who likes racing his motorcycle, grinned as he sat in the simulator and drove some laps around the virtual Buddh GP International circuit in Delhi, managing a lap time of 2mins 6secs.
Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group:
“The Duke of Cambridge is a pilot, and was quite familiar with simulators. At the wheel of the M2Electro simulator, he was quite focused on ensuring he did a good job around the track…And so it seems he might have an alternate career option!”
Isaias Sousa Valero, one of the M2Electro team’s technicians:
“It’s a good lap time. He is a really nice driver and he could come and drive for us anytime with a bit more training.”
