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20th August 2013, 05:49 #1
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Formula 1 in India
The Indian Grand Prix is a motor race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship which takes place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida every year. The circuit, designed by circuit architect is 5.141 kilometres in length. The track is spread across an area of 875 acres and is a part of Jaypee Green Sports city. The 10-year contract for the race has been given to the Indian construction company.The track in all has 16 largely medium speed corners where Formula One cars lap at an average speed of approximately 210 km/hr (130 mph).[citation needed] The back straight lets cars reach a top speed of around 320 km/h (199 mph). The current Formula One lap record, set during the 2011 event, is 1 minute 27.249 seconds.
The first event took place on 30 October 2011 as the 17th race of the 2011 Formula One season. Sebastian Vettel from Germany was the winner of the event. He also took the fastest lap of the race on his last lap. Mr.Sachin Tendulkar waved the chequered flag to end the race. The only Indian driver, Narain Karthikeyan of HRT F1, finished in 17th position. The Indian team Sahara Force India's driver Adrian Sutil finished in 9th position.
The Indian Grand Prix will be held in October this year but due to political reason the event will not take place in 2014.
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21st August 2013, 01:32 #2
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Hopefully it will be replaced by a venue NOT designed by Tilke. Those awful things are slowly squeezing the life out of F1
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21st August 2013, 06:54 #3
Is it definitely off or are they still negotiating?
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21st August 2013, 11:10 #4
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Originally Posted by Koz"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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23rd August 2013, 20:17 #5
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Cant say I am a fan of the Indian circuit, one of the mass Tilke Dromes that are dull.
I wonder who else could be put on the calender at such short notice though?I still exist and still find the forum occasionally. Busy busy
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25th August 2013, 20:28 #6
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If the GP never takes place again all the better, India has bigger issues to solve then holding a F1 GP.
Luckily all F1 drivers are male.Michael Schumacher The Best Ever F1 Driver
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25th August 2013, 20:29 #7
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Originally Posted by steveaki13
Istanbul for this year and Mexico next year! Problem solved.Michael Schumacher The Best Ever F1 Driver
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At 65 years old retirement is a very real option.
F1 Guru Adrian Newey leave Redbull