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The Indian Grand Prix is scheduled to take a one-year hiatus in 2014, owing to political and scheduling issues, but is expected to return in 2015, earlier in the calender.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wise|first=Mike|title=Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that there will be no Indian GP next year|url=http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8848700/bernie-ecclestone-has-confirmed-that-there-will-be-no-indian-gp-next-year|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|accessdate=31 August 2013|date=July 31 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Indian GP dropped from F1 calendar for 2014|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/10213007/Indian-GP-dropped-from-F1-calendar-for-2014.html|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|accessdate=31 August 2013|date=31 July 2013}}</ref>
===2015===
===2015===
The return of Indian Grand Prix after a one-year hiatus in 2014.
The probable return of Indian Grand Prix after a one-year hiatus in 2014.


== Winners==
== Winners==

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Indian Grand Prix
Buddh International Circuit
Race information
Number of times held2
First held2011
Most wins (drivers)Germany Sebastian Vettel (2)
Most wins (constructors)Austria Red Bull (2)
Circuit length5.14 km (3.19 miles)
Race length308.4 km (191.6 miles)
Laps60
Last race (2012)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

The Indian Grand Prix (भारतीय ग्रांप्री, sometimes referred to as the Grand Prix of India) is an Formula 1 race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship, currently being held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida near New Delhi. The first event took place on 30 October 2011, as the 17th race of the 2011 Formula One season.[1] The inaugural race was won by Germany's Sebastian Vettel.

Jaypee Sports International Limited is the organizer of Formula 1 race in India and has signed a five-year contract with Formula One Management (FOM) to host the championship in India.

History

As early as 1997, there were plans to host an Indian Grand Prix at Calcutta.[2] In 2003, India had only two permanent raceways, one in Chennai (Irungattukottai), and Kari Memorial Speedway in Coimbatore.[3] At that time two 600 acres (2.4 km2) sites in the vicinity of the Bangalore airport were examined. Also, in the state Andhra Pradesh, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu reserved 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of land near the airport at Hyderabad. Vicky Chandhok, father of Karun Chandhok, stated in an interview that "Andhra Pradesh is really pushing it like no other state! It is great to see a chief minister pushing so hard. Bangalore is a great location mainly because of the weather".[2] In December 2003, a seven-year pre-agreement to host the GP in Hyderabad in 2007 was signed. The track was to be built near Gopanapally village, near the outskirts of Hyderabad, and consisted of 1,367 acres (5.53 km2) of land.[4]

However, in 2004 there came competition from Mumbai, to shift the track from Hyderabad to Mumbai instead.[5] Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone expected India to host a Grand Prix within three years, aiming for locating at either Hyderabad or Mumbai.[6] In the end these projects were never realised, possibly due to anti-tobacco legislation,[4] and a change in government policy.[7][8] Both projects then were declared "dead" in the second half of 2004, when Mumbai's government decided "not to waste money on car fumes while there are more serious issues",[9] and the Hyderabad location was converted to an IT park for technology companies.[10] However, sites at Mumbai were still being investigated (Gorai and Navi Mumbai). In 2005, Narain Karthikeyan was due to demonstrate a Jordan Grand Prix car in Mumbai, but the road proved to be too bumpy.[11]

In 2007, five locations remained in the running for hosting the Indian Grand Prix: Bangalore; the Gurgaon district in the state of Haryana; a permanent track somewhere near New Delhi; a street circuit in New Delhi, as proposed by Vijay Mallya;[12][13] and a site in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.[14]

Following months of negotiations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Ecclestone announced in June 2007 a provisional agreement for India to host its first Grand Prix as a part of the 2009 Formula One season.[15][16] The track would be built in Gurgaon, in consultation with architect Hermann Tilke.[2][17][18]

However, in September 2007 it was announced that the debut race would take place in 2010 on the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.[19][20] After further assessments of the timeframe involved, Ecclestone announced in September 2008 that the Indian Grand Prix has been delayed to 2011.[21]

In October 2008, the Renault F1 team showcased their car on a tour across all sites that were previously linked to a Formula One circuit in India, except Mumbai: Gurgaon, Lucknow, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata.[22] In November 2008 they also performed a street demonstration on Rajpath at the India Gate end, New Delhi; the car was driven by Nelson Piquet, Jr..[23][24] In August 2009, the McLaren team showcased their car in Lucknow.[25] On 11 October 2009, the Red Bull Racing team gave a demonstration in Mumbai. David Coulthard drove the Red Bull car across Mumbai's Bandra Worli Sealink.[26]

Circuit

File:Indian GP Logo - Buddh International Circuit.jpg
"The Circuit Official Logo"
Main article: Buddh International Circuit

The race is currently held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India's national capital. The 5.14 km circuit has been designed by German architect Hermann Tilke and has often drawn comparison to Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps, which has long been hailed as F1's best circuit given its fast, free-flowing, undulating nature. In constructing the circuit four million cubic tons of earth was moved to achieve the rise and fall through the lap. The track has 16 turns and a good mix of fast and slow turns makes it a driver's paradise. The reception among drivers was overwhelmingly positive with praise directed towards the high-speed layout and challenging corner combinations that Jenson Button described as difficult to drive in a consistently quick fashion.

The track is spread across an area of 875 acres,[citation needed] and is a part of Jaypee Green Sports city. Bernie Ecclestone has done a five-year contract with Jaypee Sports International Limited to host the Indian Grand Prix at their Buddh International Circuit.

Races

2011

Main article: 2011 Indian Grand Prix

The first Formula One Airtel Indian Grand Prix was held at the Buddh International Circuit on 30 October 2011. More than 95,000 fans attended the Grand Prix and was declared as a hugely successful event that showcased India's capability to host mega international sporting events. Sebastian Vettel won the inaugural race, his 11th victory of the season. He also took the fastest lap of the race on his last lap. Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar waved the chequered flag to end the race. The only Indian driver, Narain Karthikeyan of HRT F1, finished in 17th position. The Indian team Sahara Force India's driver Adrian Sutil finished in 9th position

Later, the organizers of the Indian Grand Prix, Jaypee Sports International limited, was chosen for the Best 'F1 promoter' award by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) at their annual FIA awards held in Gurgaon, India. [27]

2012

Main article: 2012 Indian Grand Prix

The second Formula 1 Airtel Indian Grand Prix was held on 28th October 2012 which was won by Red Bull Racing Driver Sebastian Vettel, his second consecutive win in India.He was followed by Fernando Alonso (second) and Mark Webber (third) on the podium. The organizers of the race invited shooter Gagan Narang, who won a bronze medal for India at the London Olympics, to wave the chequered flag.[28] Jaypee Sports International Limited was again chosen for the Best 'F1 Promoter' Award at the FIA Annual Awards held in Istanbul, Turkey.

2013

Main article: 2013 Indian Grand Prix

The third edition of Formula 1 Airtel Indian Grand Prix will be held on 27th October 2013.[29]

Schedule

Date/Event Timings[29]
Fri 25 October 2013
Practice 1 10:00 - 11:30
Practice 2 14:00 - 15:30
Sat 26 October 2013
Practice 3 11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying 14:00
Sun 27 October 2013
Race 15:00

2014

The Indian Grand Prix is scheduled to take a one-year hiatus in 2014, owing to political and scheduling issues, but is expected to return in 2015, earlier in the calender.[30][31]

2015

The probable return of Indian Grand Prix after a one-year hiatus in 2014.

Winners

Multiple winners (drivers)

No. of Wins Driver Years Won
2 Germany Sebastian Vettel 2011, 2012

Multiple winners (constructors)

No. of Wins Constructor Years Won
2 Austria Red Bull 2011, 2012

By year

All Indian Grands Prix were held at Buddh International Circuit.

Year Driver Constructor Report
2012 Germany Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Report
2011 Germany Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Report

Sponsors

Airtel signed a deal worth ₹34 crore (US$4.0 million) to sponsor the Grand Prix of India from 2011 to 2016.[32][33]

Economic benefits

The Indian Grand Prix has the potential to generate around $170 million in revenue and employ as many as 10,000 people.[34][35] The opportunity in advertising tie-ups between manufacturers and Formula One are also a consideration.[36] The race coincides with the important Diwali holiday, when consumer spending is typically at its highest and many people are travelling, which further improves economic prospects.[37]

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