The Buddh International Circuit that will host the inaugural Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix has been given the green light by Charlie Whiting after the latest inspection yesterday. The FIA man is said to be happy with the progress made.
“He (Whiting) stated that the progress was more than satisfactory and exceeded expectations from when he last visited the site. He also expressed confidence that the inaugural Indian Grand Prix will be a huge success,” said Vicky Chandhok, head of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India in a statement.
The mandatory final track license will be given the week before the race, when Buddh is complete. The Indian GP, which will happen in end October, will be the third last race of the 2011 season, before Abu Dhabi and the season closing race in Brazil.
Meanwhile, the Turkish GP has been officially dropped from next year’s F1 calendar. The 2012 omission of Turkey is said to be a result of failed negotiation between local organisers and F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. This is the first time the race has been dropped since it came onboard in 2005.
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How to read Buddh????
boo-dh
not bud-dh
Bernie you were blinded by $$$. There is no denying it !!
Its not abt passion anymore but “all abt money2x !!”
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Now only they got F1, Wow!! 12 years behind Malaysia.
They started off with a team first before they got a circuit.
i assume india country road condition is getting ‘better’ …erkkk
You’re right!! erkkkkkkk
Sure the road conditions are really getting better. The freeway between Chennai and Bangalore, one can easily do 160 kmph for sustained period of times.
And also the people are getting paid lot more especially the IT folks who have money to burn.
Cheers
Didnt’ they know that the Indian commonwealth games is voted the worst sporting event ever…?
Izzatafact? Where did you hear this? Post the source please.
its funny u guys have issues regarding the name when its obvious that it aint mind boggling as spa-franconchamps or hungaroring or saying magny-cours properly…oh yea i forgot….its ok coz they are europeans….lol!!!! typical malaysians….oh well……
They are ppl that go hungry everyday in India, yet the ppl is spending money on racing than feeding the hungry and poor….
Way to go, man…..
Ever hear of Multi Tasking?
Its not about people going hungry its about turning the country around and pulling hundreds of millions out of poverty. That is happening everyday with new opportunities and new industries opening up.
Just the automobile hub in Chennai makes 2.4 million cars per annum, then all the ancillary industries that support the autohub, alll provide employment in millions which is surely helping a lot of younger people to get jobs which in turn helps out the family. All these industries have a cascading effect on the local population.