And Now India will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix on October 30,2011. The announcement came following an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris on Wednesday.The addition of an Indian GP to the F1 calendar will make 2011 a 20-race season,the longest in the history of the sport.
According to FIA deadlines,the track needs to be completed by July 30 and it will get a go-ahead subject to FIA homologation.
The 5.14-km track,located on the outskirts of Greater Noida (35km from Delhi) is being built by Noida-based Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) and is designed by German racetrack designer Hermann Tilke,who has designed F1 circuits in Malaysia,Bahrain,China,Turkey,UAE and South Korea.
Delhi F1 track among 5 fastest.....
According to Mark Hughes,vice-president (operations ) of JPSI,the track will be among the top five in the world as far as average speed is concerned.The average time per lap is expected to be around 1 minute 24 seconds.The track will have straights,quick corners and elevation changes.Hughes assured that the track would be ready by May 31.
FIA delegates will then inspect the safety conditions of the circuit along with the nature of the track surface.The track,which is being built at a cost of $350 million,will have a spectator capacity of 1-1.2 lakh and wont be restricted to Formula 1 races.Its being built to accommodate Moto GP and Superbike races as well.
I Believe This announcement will provide a major boost to Indian motorsports. With the Indian GP,more people in India will have access to not only F1 but motorsports in general. For me personally, it will be thrilling to be on the grid and hear the Indian national anthem before the start of the Grand Prix.
I Think the track at Noida will prove to be a catalyst to Indian motorsports, similar to what Sepang was to Malaysia. I am very happy and excited by the announcement. To have an Indian team on an Indian circuit will be a treat for home fans. This will also ensure participation of the automotive sector in motorsports.
But What About the, ticket prices?? Will be affordable and have different grades? Tickets will go on sale from January next year.
Among the various features of the track is the main grandstand that can seat 30,000 people.
Its a monumental task,and work is under way at a staggering pace.
So Guys Hold on to your holiday programmes for next year, for Greater Noida might just be the place to visit in October for an adrenalineinduced weekend.
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