If you like fast cars and racing them, I’m sure you'd already know of the Indian Grand Prix slated to be held in 2011. For all those who are slow at catching up with things (pun intended), you heard me right!
Formula 1 is a sport that has been gaining popularity all over India. It all started back in 2005 with Narain Karthikeyan, he was for long the only driver representing India at top Motorsport levels and finally got a shot at F1 in the Jordan GP team. Then in October 2007, beer baron Vijay Mallya bought the ailing Spyker F1 and re-badged it Force India, which is currently making legends like Williams F1 run for its money.
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| Karthikeyan at Jordan GP |
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| Force India VJM-03 |
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| Karun Chandok, HRT |
And this year Karun Chandok has made it to F1, racing for the new Hispania Racing Team. And now to top these, we are going to host our very own Grand Prix...!!! The circuit is currently under construction at Greater Nodia and has been designed by the legendary F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke. The track is 5.5 Km long and has some very interesting curves and bends, and will be 2nd in maximum average speed among all the current F1 tracks. |
You must be thinking now...all this is immaterial, look at all the media reports and how the Govt has created a mess of the Commonwealth Games. And this is what makes me smile and jump with joy, because apart from the permissions and legal formalities the Govt has very less contribution in this entire project. The entire track and venue is being built by private players, and I have full assurance that they will do the job right. So as of now, all we can do is keep our fingers crossed and wait for a year, wishing that all goes as planned. Even if God forbid, the Commonwealth Games bring shame instead of fame to the country in these coming months, we do have another shot at international fame and glory.
So let’s hope we are those few lucky ones who get cheap pit lane passes for the amazing event and Mallya sticks to his word of bringing Force India on the podium. Just can’t wait for it...!!!
- Gaurav Singh
That's just great. I move to another country and first Ferrari and Lamborghini enter. Then came Harley-Davidson (my brother test-rode the V-Rod on their launch @ Kala Ghoda!). And now THIS!! It's like they were waiting for me to get out!
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, this is absolutely epic, and something for every Indian to be really proud of! And it's good to know the govt. is not part of the real action- that's always a good sign! And Force India are looking quite competitive this season. A podium doesn't seem too far!
As for the prices, I think they're gonna be sky-high. F1 and anything to do with it is just expensive, wherever you go! So here's hoping for the best!
yeahh man...was eagerly waiting for this to materialise..n now it doesnt seem far!!!
ReplyDeleteIts gonna be Legen---dary! :p
You guys should hook up with my friend Yohann Setna. He manages Karthikeyan and travels with him world wide on his Grand Prix trips.
ReplyDelete@winci: dude now you hav more than enough reasons to come bac here..lol
ReplyDeleteAs for the F1 season Force India has spent alot of money for their testing and improvements which is showing its results.. definately a win isn't too far..