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Sahara Force India ,destined to be doomed...
,is he the only low life in the world to get his face printed on a F1 car...?
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Sahara Force India ,destined to be doomed...
is he the only low life in the world to get his face printed on F1 car...?
is it for real? why do all these big brands end up flirting with glorified brothel!!
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First impressions of Buddh
A very candid first impression
The approach road to the Buddh International Circuit is almost as impressive as the venue itself. Three empty lanes of the most immaculate highway in India narrow into the hazy horizon, with my mute taxi driver opting to stick firmly in the middle - and why not? It's 14:00 on the Wednesday before the race and there is nobody else using the road. There are still several hundred workers at the circuit itself, applying finishing touches, watering the grass and guarding the entrances, but they all arrived at sunrise and we've now got the Yamuna Expressway to ourselves.
Just as Taking Head's Road to Nowhere clicks onto repeat in my head, an outline appears in the distance - and it's big. A green grass bank rises out of empty brown fields, partially obscuring the pit and paddock complex nestled behind. But it's the huge main grandstand that attracts the attention - much bigger than I expected and dominating the skyline. This sizable oasis seems totally out of place in the middle of an otherwise barren part of the Indian countryside, and the omnipresent smog, which has barely let up since leaving Delhi, gives an otherworldly feel.
Over the weekend the aforementioned grass bank will offer one of the cheapest seats in the house, while the towering grandstand will be the most expensive. But most importantly both will offer fantastic views of what looks like a genuinely interesting track, right from Hermann Tilke's top drawer. The undulation between turns two and three is much more dramatic than expected and the various other parts of the circuit viewable from the surrounding stands look equally impressive. The asphalt itself is pristine and the kerbs and run-off have all been given their FIA Grade-1 certification.
Closer inspection of the rear of the main grandstand, however, reveals a slightly hurried duck-egg blue paint job and similar frayed edges can be found in the paddock access tunnels and on one of the overhead advertising hoardings (pictured). But a couple of days in Delhi are enough to convince me that sweeping judgements should not be made on such superficial details. What's more the circuit already has a character of its own, which is a hard thing to come by at a Tilke-drome, and the continuing theme of the Indian tricolour means you couldn't mistake it for anywhere else in the world.
President of the Indian Motor Sport Federation Vicky Chandhok has admitted that not everything will go to plan over the weekend, but revealed the track has already been given the approval of Formula One's harshest critic.
"This is our first year and there are bound to be endless teething problems per se, but despite that this place is fantastic. It is absolutely stunning," he told Sporting Life. "I had Charlie [Whiting, FIA race director] drive me round the track this morning, and after Bernie [Ecclestone] came up, slapped my face and he said to me, 'How did you put up such rubbish?'
"I looked at him aghast and said, 'What are you saying?'. Then he laughed, gave me a big hug, a slap on the back and said, 'Great job'."
The track is just the start of a wider $250 million plan to develop the area in to a 'Sports City' with a mixture of apartment blocks, country homes and even schools and hospitals. It's a grand plan and one that is hard to picture when looking out at the scrubland beyond the circuit's perimeter fence, but as long as the money continues to match the ambition there is no reason why it shouldn't happen.
Key to the success of the project will be attracting the local population to Formula One. Since arriving in Delhi on Monday it's been impossible to avoid promotion for the race, and that can only be a good sign. The latest reports suggest 80,000 of 120,000 tickets have been sold for race day, but the barrage of publicity on TV, in newspapers and via billboards means that figure will likely be higher on Sunday. What's more, there is a surprising amount of motorbike helmets painted in the colours of Michael Schumacher buzzing around Delhi, offering an extra boost of subliminal advertising.
Whatever the turnout, there's little doubt that this weekend's race will be like no other on the F1 calendar, for better and possibly, in some aspects, for worse. However, judgement should ultimately be cast when Sachin Tendulkar waves the chequered flag falls on Sunday, and so far the impressions are good - even Mr Ecclestone thinks so.
First impressions of Buddh - Comment - Indian Grand Prix | Indian Grand Prix | F1 features | ESPN F1
A very candid first impression
The approach road to the Buddh International Circuit is almost as impressive as the venue itself. Three empty lanes of the most immaculate highway in India narrow into the hazy horizon, with my mute taxi driver opting to stick firmly in the middle - and why not? It's 14:00 on the Wednesday before the race and there is nobody else using the road. There are still several hundred workers at the circuit itself, applying finishing touches, watering the grass and guarding the entrances, but they all arrived at sunrise and we've now got the Yamuna Expressway to ourselves.
Just as Taking Head's Road to Nowhere clicks onto repeat in my head, an outline appears in the distance - and it's big. A green grass bank rises out of empty brown fields, partially obscuring the pit and paddock complex nestled behind. But it's the huge main grandstand that attracts the attention - much bigger than I expected and dominating the skyline. This sizable oasis seems totally out of place in the middle of an otherwise barren part of the Indian countryside, and the omnipresent smog, which has barely let up since leaving Delhi, gives an otherworldly feel.
Over the weekend the aforementioned grass bank will offer one of the cheapest seats in the house, while the towering grandstand will be the most expensive. But most importantly both will offer fantastic views of what looks like a genuinely interesting track, right from Hermann Tilke's top drawer. The undulation between turns two and three is much more dramatic than expected and the various other parts of the circuit viewable from the surrounding stands look equally impressive. The asphalt itself is pristine and the kerbs and run-off have all been given their FIA Grade-1 certification.
Closer inspection of the rear of the main grandstand, however, reveals a slightly hurried duck-egg blue paint job and similar frayed edges can be found in the paddock access tunnels and on one of the overhead advertising hoardings (pictured). But a couple of days in Delhi are enough to convince me that sweeping judgements should not be made on such superficial details. What's more the circuit already has a character of its own, which is a hard thing to come by at a Tilke-drome, and the continuing theme of the Indian tricolour means you couldn't mistake it for anywhere else in the world.
President of the Indian Motor Sport Federation Vicky Chandhok has admitted that not everything will go to plan over the weekend, but revealed the track has already been given the approval of Formula One's harshest critic.
"This is our first year and there are bound to be endless teething problems per se, but despite that this place is fantastic. It is absolutely stunning," he told Sporting Life. "I had Charlie [Whiting, FIA race director] drive me round the track this morning, and after Bernie [Ecclestone] came up, slapped my face and he said to me, 'How did you put up such rubbish?'
"I looked at him aghast and said, 'What are you saying?'. Then he laughed, gave me a big hug, a slap on the back and said, 'Great job'."
The track is just the start of a wider $250 million plan to develop the area in to a 'Sports City' with a mixture of apartment blocks, country homes and even schools and hospitals. It's a grand plan and one that is hard to picture when looking out at the scrubland beyond the circuit's perimeter fence, but as long as the money continues to match the ambition there is no reason why it shouldn't happen.
Key to the success of the project will be attracting the local population to Formula One. Since arriving in Delhi on Monday it's been impossible to avoid promotion for the race, and that can only be a good sign. The latest reports suggest 80,000 of 120,000 tickets have been sold for race day, but the barrage of publicity on TV, in newspapers and via billboards means that figure will likely be higher on Sunday. What's more, there is a surprising amount of motorbike helmets painted in the colours of Michael Schumacher buzzing around Delhi, offering an extra boost of subliminal advertising.
Whatever the turnout, there's little doubt that this weekend's race will be like no other on the F1 calendar, for better and possibly, in some aspects, for worse. However, judgement should ultimately be cast when Sachin Tendulkar waves the chequered flag falls on Sunday, and so far the impressions are good - even Mr Ecclestone thinks so.
First impressions of Buddh - Comment - Indian Grand Prix | Indian Grand Prix | F1 features | ESPN F1
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Indian GP biggest in team's history: Mallya
New Delhi: Hosting the Indian Grand Prix will mark the beginning of a new Formula One tradition in the country and Sunday's race will be the biggest in his team's history, Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya said on Wednesday.
The team is gearing for the first ever home race and both the drivers - Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta - promised to push hard for a top-10 finish.
"Absolutely," Mallya remarked when asked if it was fair to say that this is the biggest race in the team's history.
"This is a very important weekend for Sahara Force India and we are all determined to be as competitive as possible. I want to savour every moment of what will surely be one of the most spectacular events of the season and the start of a great Formula 1 tradition in India," he said.
Mallya said it was a big moment for the sports tradition of the country.
"I have been involved in motor racing for over 30 years and it's one of my greatest passions. I brought the first F1 car over to India in the 1980s and it was always a dream of mine to one day see this great nation host a Grand Prix.
"So this weekend is a very significant moment and I'm extremely proud. It's a major step forward for Indian motorsport and for sport in general in our country," he said.
Germany's Sutil said they will definitely be in hunt for points.
"I think based on our recent performances we go to Delhi believing we can score points, and we need to do that to strengthen our position in the championship. We can dream of a podium, but we also have to be realistic," he said.
Asked how they are going deal with the untested track, Sutil said they know how to do it.
"Maybe we will run a little bit more than usual, but we know how to cope with new circuits because we had the same situation in Korea last year. With a new track it just takes a bit longer for the grip to come up and you have to do more set-up work than usual," he said.
Resta, who has done well in his rookie season, said it will be a special race for the team.
"Obviously this is a massive race for us in a very special place. It's the first race for India, taking Formula 1 to a new culture, and a great opportunity for us to put on a great show for the fans.
"We will go there and do our maximum. Obviously each race is important because the same number of points are on offer, but there's no denying that a strong result in the team's home race would feel special for all of us. So there will be a lot of attention on us, but we will go there ready to fight and grab some more points," the British driver, hailing from Scotland, said.
Indian GP biggest in team's history: Mallya | News | NDTVSports.com
New Delhi: Hosting the Indian Grand Prix will mark the beginning of a new Formula One tradition in the country and Sunday's race will be the biggest in his team's history, Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya said on Wednesday.
The team is gearing for the first ever home race and both the drivers - Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta - promised to push hard for a top-10 finish.
"Absolutely," Mallya remarked when asked if it was fair to say that this is the biggest race in the team's history.
"This is a very important weekend for Sahara Force India and we are all determined to be as competitive as possible. I want to savour every moment of what will surely be one of the most spectacular events of the season and the start of a great Formula 1 tradition in India," he said.
Mallya said it was a big moment for the sports tradition of the country.
"I have been involved in motor racing for over 30 years and it's one of my greatest passions. I brought the first F1 car over to India in the 1980s and it was always a dream of mine to one day see this great nation host a Grand Prix.
"So this weekend is a very significant moment and I'm extremely proud. It's a major step forward for Indian motorsport and for sport in general in our country," he said.
Germany's Sutil said they will definitely be in hunt for points.
"I think based on our recent performances we go to Delhi believing we can score points, and we need to do that to strengthen our position in the championship. We can dream of a podium, but we also have to be realistic," he said.
Asked how they are going deal with the untested track, Sutil said they know how to do it.
"Maybe we will run a little bit more than usual, but we know how to cope with new circuits because we had the same situation in Korea last year. With a new track it just takes a bit longer for the grip to come up and you have to do more set-up work than usual," he said.
Resta, who has done well in his rookie season, said it will be a special race for the team.
"Obviously this is a massive race for us in a very special place. It's the first race for India, taking Formula 1 to a new culture, and a great opportunity for us to put on a great show for the fans.
"We will go there and do our maximum. Obviously each race is important because the same number of points are on offer, but there's no denying that a strong result in the team's home race would feel special for all of us. So there will be a lot of attention on us, but we will go there ready to fight and grab some more points," the British driver, hailing from Scotland, said.
Indian GP biggest in team's history: Mallya | News | NDTVSports.com
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