Indian Grand Prix Confimred for 2010

Kitdy · #1 11-22-2007, 01:24 AM

Well, it looks like Force India will have a home GP - if they survive till 2010 that is.

From Autoblog:

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Formula One has been on the rise in India. First came Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian F1 driver. Then came the purchase and transformation of Spyker F1 into the Force India team, followed by a second Indian driver, Karun Chandhok, emerging onto the F1 scene. Now comes the official confirmation that India will host its own grand prix starting in 2010.

The track will be constructed 50 km east of the capital New Delhi by JPSK Sports Private Ltd, a division of Indian development company JP Associates. The confirmation comes from the office of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who struck the deal with JP Associates, who together hope to develop F1 as a rival to cricket's standing as the most popular sport in the world's second most populous country.

henk4 · #2 11-22-2007, 01:38 AM

Rather than spreading their increased wealth over the millions of Indians still living under the poverty level, the rich Indians have decided to transfer their money to Mr. B. Ecclestone, admittedly of one the poorest sods in the world.

Zytek_Fan · #3 11-22-2007, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by henk4

Rather than spreading their increased wealth over the millions of Indians still living under the poverty level, the rich Indians have decided to transfer their money to Mr. B. Ecclestone, admittedly of one the poorest sods in the world.

Rather unfortunate isn't it? *shakes head*

I remember a lovely issue of F1 Racing Magazine that featured a stunned Bernie Ecclestone and his brand new AMG Mercedes on bricks. Yes, someone nicked his wheels on the street.