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20th August 2013, 05:49
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.
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.