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The first ever 2011 FORMULA 1 AIRTEL
GRAND PRIX OF INDIA was held at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) 28-30 Oct.
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 or Grand Prix is the highest class of
single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de
l'Automobile (FIA). The F1 season consists of a series of races, held on
purpose-built circuits and occasionally on street circuits. The result of each
race is combined to determine two annual FIA Formula One World Championships,
one for the Drivers who are required to be holders of valid Super License, the
highest class of racing license issued by the FIA and one for the Constructors.
Formula One cars are considered to be the fastest circuit-racing cars in the
world. Formula One cars race at speeds of up to 360 km/h (220 mph).
2011 FORMULA 1 AIRTEL GRAND PRIX OF INDIA
For the first time ever in India the F1 race was being organized at Jaypee's
Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida from October 28th to 30th,
2011.
BIC having a total capacity of about 110,000 had meticulously planned for the
mega event and the first ever Formula 1 race in India was a smooth and enjoyable
experience for racing fans.
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In the light of recent Formula 1 success in Asia,
with countries like Korea, Singapore & Bahrain. Formula 1 has once again
turned its focus on another Eastern power, India and specifically its capital city New Delhi - is the latest Eastern powerhouse to
welcome the paddock with open arms.
The brand new circuit has been built to the south of the city in the suburb of
Noida. The track, designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke,
stretches to 5.137-kilometres and is expected to seat up to 150,000 spectators.
Two sizeable straights and an interesting mix of corners guarantees a
track full of challenges for drivers and engineers alike.
In an interesting move, organisers also consulted several of the Formula One
teams before construction began in earnest. The track design was run in various
factory simulators and as a result several amendments were made in an effort to
boost overtaking for the drivers - and excitement for the fans.
Four million cubic tons of earth was moved to give the track plenty of
undulation, and it rises 14 metres between Turns One and Three alone.
Inspiration has also been drawn from rival venues' best features, with Turkey's
infamous Turn Eight inspiring a double-apex corner, slightly banked, which forms
part of a 'mini-arena' which alone will accommodate 13,000 spectators.
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Buddh International Circuit ( BIC) Diagram
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Facts about Buddh International Circuit
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Turns:
16
Circuit Length: 5.14km
Highest point of elevation: 14m
Width of the track: Between 18m –
20m
Top speeds on the circuit: About
320km/h, for an F1 car
Total seating capacity: About 110,000
Approximate cost of building the track:
US$400 million
Distance from New Delhi: 40km approx
FIA homologation in: July 2011
Inaugural F1 race was held on 30th October 2011
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The 5.14km long Buddh International Circuit has been
designed by world-renowned German architect and racetrack designer, Herman Tilke,
who has also designed other world-class race circuits in Malaysia, Bahrain,
China, Turkey, Indonesia, the UAE, South Africa, South Korea and the US.
Buddh International Circuit has been designed as one of the fastest, most
exciting motor racing circuits in the world, is well suited to the requirements
of powerful, high-spec racing cars and motorcycles and will host some of the
most challenging motorsports events on the planet. The track’s combination of
16 corners, high-speed straights and dramatic changes in elevation has been
designed to provide ample opportunities for overtaking, which is what makes
motor racing exciting. At the same time, in terms of adherence to safety norms
and regulations, run-off areas, medical facilities, facilities for the media and
overall infrastructure, BIC will be among the best in the world.
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