India has finally joined the list of nations hosting a F1 race and is all set to burn the rush of many die-hard F1 fans in the sub-continent. The countdown to India’s first F1 Grand Prix in Greater Noida has already begun and spectators will be able to view this spectacular event in a short while, by the end of this week, a dream come true. Though the even t is on October 30, spectators can also enjoy the practice rounds at Jaypee International Race Circuit from 28th October. The track has been designed by renowned German architect and race-track designer Herman Tilke, who has also designed other world-class race circuits in many other countries.
A spokesperson for Jaypee Sports, the organizers of the event, said that, there will seating capacity of about 1,10,000 people at the event and the ticket prices were fixed conveniently for maximum crowds. Ticket slabs ensure the entry for students as well as corporate entities, as we want to attract racing enthusiasts from every stratum of the society. And the news is that the most tickets have been sold out.SO watch grab yours at the earliest.
Swiss driver Neel Jani has become the first man to drive a Formula One car around the newly-completed Buddh International Circuit after he got behind the wheel of a Red Bull as part of the venue’s unveiling last week. So let’s get to know what the experts have to feel about the maiden launch in this country.
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull - The track is a combination of slow corners and high-speed straights which flow into each other. The altitude difference is extreme, rather like in Spa or Turkey, which will give the driving an additional element.
Mark Webber, Red Bull - Maybe I will walk it, although generally I don’t regard track walking as being really very useful. The speed you have when you are on the circuit with the F1 car is so different it changes everything.
Sergio Perez, Sauber - On Monday before the race I will actually get to know a bit more about the circuit when I will be testing in the Ferrari simulator.
James Key, Sauber technical director - Obviously the track itself is fairly much unknown to everyone, apart from using the simulation, and the other preparation work you can do with the information you have.
Lewis Hamilton, McLaren - The reception we’ve had in the last few years has been greater than I could ever have predicted and I think the whole country is ready for something new and something exciting.
Jenson Button, McLaren - But the track itself has quite a nice mix of corners - the start of the lap is pretty stop-start, there are a couple of long straights mixed with tight hairpins, but it’s the end of the lap that’s more interesting.
Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren team principal - I firmly believe that Formula One is the greatest sport in the world and I want us to spread that word across the whole Indian subcontinent.
Michael Schumacher, Mercedes - I hope the first race in India will be a great show for all motorsport fans there, and a big success.
Ross Brawn, Mercedes team principal - In the second most populous country in the world, this can only be good for Formula One as we continue to expand our fan base by taking the sport to new markets.
Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport - It presents a complete challenge to the cars with a range of faster and slower corners, as well as long straights that may make the compromise between downforce and straightline speed delicate to find.
Whatever the reasons, being there on the D-day is the priorities of the fan craze to see the raving speeds of the international perform. My God!!! It’s really a dream come true… Hai na!
