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Formula 1 [F1] Grand Prix 2011 - First Time in India: 28th-30th October



After a long wait, F1 cars are going to roar on the roads of India. It’s the biggest event in the Indian history as well as in the history of Formula racing. Really, a dream has come true; India is mounting in all directions. The mainstay of the western world is going to be a part of Indian sport. The first Indian racing team Force India F1 is full of enthusiasm to conquer the world at its feet.

 

Team managing director Dr. Vijaya Mallaya founded India’s first racing team in 2007, October, which was earlier known as Spyker F1 team, now rechristened as Sahara Force India F1 Team after Sahara India company purchased 42.5% share of this team for $100 million, nearly equal to Mr. Mallaya.
 
First racing field for this team has been Melbourne with not so good performance. Spyker F8-VII car boasted of being a part of Indian team, which is now called Force India VJM01.  



The latest F1 racing event held at Japan on 9th of October, and the current F1 championship is hosting by Korea between 12th – 14th October. India has got the pleasure to host this dream event between 28th to 30th of October. And, the next destination of F1 would be Abu Dhabi in the first week of November.

The first Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan’s legendary performance popularized this motor sport among Indian racing fans. Currently twelve teams are allowed to participate with maximum two cars and according to the F1 rules only eight engines can be used by a driver in a season. The leading car manufacturers Renault, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari are going to be a part of F1, along with some engine suppliers like Ferrari, Cosworth, and Mercedes-Benz etc.


Gautam Buddh International Circuit located in Greater Noida is chosen for racing track. It is a 5.14 Km route with 16 turns and highest elevation of 14 m. The top speed for a F1 car on this circuit is set 320km/h within 18m – 20m width of the track. With all the high quality amenities, total seating capacity for viewers is 1,10,000. This Gautam Buddh International Circuit is designed by german racing track designer Herman Tilke, with a total cost of 400$ million. It is designed as the fastest and most exciting track with some challenges, racers and audience both would love to experience this heart throbbing juncture. 




The logo for this circuit is designed by Jaypee sports, which is a modish bold letter “B” denoting the first word of Buddh and Bharat as well with sacred color combinations of our Indian Flag.

So guys, only twelve days left. Gear up your cars to grab the most whopping moments of Indian sport history.



F1 Formula racing tickets should be purchased from only the authorized ticketing partner of Buddh International Circuit (BIC) i.e. Book My Show. 

There are currently 3 channels of sales:

• Call center - +91 22 39895050
F1 Tickets also available at select outlets like, Cafe Coffee Day , Puma and Mercedes Benz. http://in.bookmyshow.com/sport/formula1/outlets/
Please be careful from counterfeit and fake tickets as they would not be entertained at the F1 venue.

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