Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull lockout of the front row after qualifying for the inaugural Korean Grand Prix at the new Yeongam circuit on Saturday.
The 23- year- old German recorded his ninth pole of the 2010 season with a lap of 1 minute 35.585 seconds, edging teammate and world championship leader Mark Webber of Australia by 0.074secs in a thrilling hour- long session.
Vettel’s pole is the 14th of his career, and the front- row one- two is Red Bull’s eighth of the season.
The German said it has taken some time to become accustomed to the 5.621- kilometre circuit this weekend.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Formula One India 2011 Opening Ceremony to be bigger than that of Commonwealth Games 2010
There’s nothing much that gets Bernie Ecclestone worried. However, it seems the negative publicity of the Commonwealth Games before they began did make the Formula One boss anxious. As soon as the Games got over, Ecclestone came rushing to Delhi to have a close look at the preparations for the Indian Grand Prix, the F1 race scheduled to be held here next year.
In the Capital for less than 24 hours, Mr E managed a full inspection of the 5.14 km-long track and even indulged the media in a little tete-a-tete. If he came fearing the worst, the F1 honcho went away a happy man.
“I couldn’t be happier about what I saw today. If the race was next month even then I would say the track is in great shape,” Ecclestone said.
“A lot of people were worried about how things were here after reading about the Commonwealth Games. I thought that the opening ceremony was better than the Olympics and the World Cup,” he added.
Jaiprakash Gaur, head of the Jaypee group which is building the track, was also at hand to promise an even better event next year in October. “October 30 will be an even grander affair,” Gaur said.
The Indian Grand Prix will be the 18th race next year.
In the Capital for less than 24 hours, Mr E managed a full inspection of the 5.14 km-long track and even indulged the media in a little tete-a-tete. If he came fearing the worst, the F1 honcho went away a happy man.
“I couldn’t be happier about what I saw today. If the race was next month even then I would say the track is in great shape,” Ecclestone said.
“A lot of people were worried about how things were here after reading about the Commonwealth Games. I thought that the opening ceremony was better than the Olympics and the World Cup,” he added.
Jaiprakash Gaur, head of the Jaypee group which is building the track, was also at hand to promise an even better event next year in October. “October 30 will be an even grander affair,” Gaur said.
The Indian Grand Prix will be the 18th race next year.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Formula One India 2011 | F1 India 2011
Formula One India 2011 | F1 India 2011 has arrived.
It will be held on 10th OCTOBER
It will be held on 10th OCTOBER
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Tickets For Formula One India 2011 | F1 India 2011
Tickets for Formula One India 2011 will be available online from August onwards. Tickets can also be collected from counters of kingfisher airlines at selected airports.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
India 'will host 2011 Grand Prix'
India will definitely host a Grand Prix in Delhi in 2011, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has told the BBC Asian Network.
Ecclestone insists he and Indian company Jaiprakash Associates Ltd are "fully committed" to the project.
"Of course we will deliver... otherwise we wouldn't have entered into an agreement," said Ecclestone.
Work on a new circuit on the outskirts of Delhi was meant to begin in October 2008 but was postponed.
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Ecclestone said that this was because he has issues with the global calendar of sporting events and "certain contracts elsewhere to fulfil".
BBC Sport understands that work on India's track will now begin this summer, with completion expected at the end of 2010.
Top Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan cast doubt over the project last month, saying he didn't believe "anyone would want to invest in motorsport" during the current global economic crisis.
But Karthikeyan, who raced for Jordan and tested for Williams in F1, knows how popular the sport could be in his country.
"It will be very big for the whole of Asia because everyone will benefit," he said..
Tickets for Formula one india 2011
Tickets for Formula One India 2011 will be Available online from 10th August 2011.
VJMO3 | Formula One India 2011
Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
Front suspension
Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Rear suspension
Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Wheel base
3500mm
Front track
1480mm
Rear track
1420mm
Overall height
950mm
Overall length
4900mm
Overall weight
620kg (with driver, by regulations)
Wheels
BBS forged wheels to Force India specification
Engine supplier
Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines V8 2.4-litre
Transmission
McLaren Racing 7-speed, semi-automatic, ‘e-shift’
Lubricants
Mobil 1 products
Spark plugs
NGK
Clutch
AP Racing carbon clutch
Tyres
Bridegestone Potenza
Brake system
AP Racing
Brake material
Carbone Industrie
Dampers
Penske
Thursday, October 7, 2010
India gets opportunity to host F1 race in Oct 2011
Sep 9: The schedule of the longest 2011 Foumula One Racing season unveiled on Wednesday, Sep 8 features Indian Grand Prix for Oct 30, 2011. Yes, that's right, F1 comes to India provided the circuit near New Delhi is ready in time.
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n an opportunity that could give a major boost to the country's motor sport sphere, India has been handed over a chance to host its inaugural Formula 1 race in Oct 2011.
The World Motor Sports Council on Wednesday, Sep 8 released the schedule for the 2011 Formula 1 season, which is set to be the longest one in the sport’s history with a total of 20 races.
2005 and 2010 have been the years with the longest seasons so far with 19 races each.
The Indian Grand Prix will be part of this historical season provided the circuit being built near the national capital gets completed and passes the final inspection before the scheduled time - July 2011.
The 2011 season opener will be held at Bahrain on Mar 13, 2011. Brazil will be hosting the final race on Nov 27, 2011.
No new teams for 2011 season | Foumla One 2011 India
20 races, but no new teams for 2011 season
Paris: FIA has ruled out the possibility of a new team in 2011. FIA invited parties interested in becoming the 13th team to come forward, but it has deemed none of the expressions of interest to be strong enough to warrant inclusion.
The sport was left with a void to fill following the collapse of the fledgling US F1 team. A joint venture involving 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve and Italian constructor Durango, and an application from Epsilon Euskadi had been among the front-running candidates to be awarded the slot.
Paris: FIA has ruled out the possibility of a new team in 2011. FIA invited parties interested in becoming the 13th team to come forward, but it has deemed none of the expressions of interest to be strong enough to warrant inclusion.
The sport was left with a void to fill following the collapse of the fledgling US F1 team. A joint venture involving 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve and Italian constructor Durango, and an application from Epsilon Euskadi had been among the front-running candidates to be awarded the slot.
Formula One Circuit | Formula One Circuit 2011 India
The 5.14 km long circuit has been designed by renowned German architect and racetrack designer, Herman Tilke, who has also designed race circuits in Malaysia, Bahrain, China, Turkey, Indonesia, UAE, South Africa, South Korea and USA.
India to make Formula One debut in October next year
India’s wait for a Formula One race is over. The Indian Grand Prix is now a reality.
The FIA on Wednesday announced in Paris that it will be the 18th race of the 2011 calendar and will be held at the Jaypee International Race Circuit in Greater Noida on October 30.
The biggest challenge for the organisers will be to get it ready in time for the race and make sure there is no repeat of the Commonwealth Games fiasco.
The FIA will inspect the circuit in July 2011 before giving the final go-ahead. The track and all the safety features should be ready by May 2011.
Mark Hughes, vice-president (operations) of Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI), said the work is on schedule and they will not go the CWG way. “There is absolutely no question of missing our deadlines. Jaypee Group is putting their own money to build the track. It’s not like Commonwealth Games which is handled by government agencies,” Hughes told DNA.
“The track, paddock and all the safety regulations will be ready by May next year. The construction of grandstand and surrounding area can carry on. For the moment, the work is progressing well and it will be ready on time,” added Hughes, who had previously worked as operations director at the Bahrain International Circuit. Hughes also stated that the Formula One community wanted to come to India for more than a decade. “Now that they are here, they are more than happy.”
It’s a victory for promoters JPSI, who received a major setback a year ago when the sports ministry wrote to them that their request for getting approval for remittance of $36.5 million to be paid to Formula One Administration for holding a race in India had been rejected on the grounds that “Formula One is not a sport and the race would have no impact on the development of sports in the country”.
The talk of bringing Formula One to India had been going on for a decade with cities like Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore considered as possible venues.
“The difference this time around is that a private group is involved in the project. Earlier, most of the projects were State-funded so they remained on paper,” said Vicky Chandhok, chairman of four-wheel racing, FMSCI. “Now that a business entity has taken up on them to organise a race, they will run it as a business and make it successful,” he added.
The FIA on Wednesday announced in Paris that it will be the 18th race of the 2011 calendar and will be held at the Jaypee International Race Circuit in Greater Noida on October 30.
The biggest challenge for the organisers will be to get it ready in time for the race and make sure there is no repeat of the Commonwealth Games fiasco.
The FIA will inspect the circuit in July 2011 before giving the final go-ahead. The track and all the safety features should be ready by May 2011.
Mark Hughes, vice-president (operations) of Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI), said the work is on schedule and they will not go the CWG way. “There is absolutely no question of missing our deadlines. Jaypee Group is putting their own money to build the track. It’s not like Commonwealth Games which is handled by government agencies,” Hughes told DNA.
“The track, paddock and all the safety regulations will be ready by May next year. The construction of grandstand and surrounding area can carry on. For the moment, the work is progressing well and it will be ready on time,” added Hughes, who had previously worked as operations director at the Bahrain International Circuit. Hughes also stated that the Formula One community wanted to come to India for more than a decade. “Now that they are here, they are more than happy.”
It’s a victory for promoters JPSI, who received a major setback a year ago when the sports ministry wrote to them that their request for getting approval for remittance of $36.5 million to be paid to Formula One Administration for holding a race in India had been rejected on the grounds that “Formula One is not a sport and the race would have no impact on the development of sports in the country”.
The talk of bringing Formula One to India had been going on for a decade with cities like Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore considered as possible venues.
“The difference this time around is that a private group is involved in the project. Earlier, most of the projects were State-funded so they remained on paper,” said Vicky Chandhok, chairman of four-wheel racing, FMSCI. “Now that a business entity has taken up on them to organise a race, they will run it as a business and make it successful,” he added.
Foumula One 2011 India
India loves sport and 2011 is set to be a big year for sport in the Asian country thanks to the inaugural Indian Grand Prix. Mark Hughes, vice president of JPSK Sports, the Jaypee Group subsidiary charged with constructing the all-new circuit near Delhi, is determined the race will make a major impression on the calendar.
With young fans aplenty, a growing Formula One interest courtesy of Karun Chandhok and Force India, a state-of-the-art track in the making, and a passionate promoter, he shouldn’t be disappointed.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Karun is as good as any of us: Hamilton
CHENNAI: Though Karun Chandhok is part of a team languishing in the bottom rung of Formula One, he has earned high priase from McLaren ace Lewis Hamilton for taking his car to the finish line eight times out of ten races on his debut season.
"Karun is a very good driver and he adapted to the Formula One set-up quite fast," said Hamilton about the Hispania Racing Team (HRT) racer. "However, he is unlucky because his team couldn't provide him a good car."
Hamilton, who is currently second in the standings for McLaren, believes a better car would have seen Karun finishing among the points and even on the podium. "It is a common case in F1, you see. The new drivers struggle not because they are less skilled but because the car makes all the difference. And Karun is as skilled as any of us. That is why he is there. A better car would have seen him fight for points," said Hamilton.
However, impressions and consistency took the back seat as Karun was benched by HRT after the British Grand Prix in July. The Spanish outfit, newcomers to the big league, went by the volume of sponsor backing their drivers could get, and Chandhok was benched in favour of Sakon Yamamoto.
Hamilton eagerly waiting to drive in 2011 Indian GP
CHENNAI: 2008 Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton on Friday said he was looking forward to drive in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix to be held in Greater Noida on October 30 next year.
"It's going to be incredible experience for me (driving in Indian Grand Prix). There were hardly any fans at the Turkey Grand Prix. But with the huge number of fans and support in India, I look forward to it (participating in the Indian Grand Prix)," said Hamilton, who is on his third visit to India for a promotional event.
The ace Formula One driver was, who was flown straight from the Chennai airport to the Madras Motorsport Race Track, drove the Rs 2.4 crore Mercedes AMG on the track as part of the event.
Asked about his chances of winning this year's World Championship title, Hamilton, who is currently second in the drivers standings, said anything can happen as there are still five races to go.
"Its very challenging with strong competition, but there are still chances of winning the title with five races to go," he said.
Greater Noida on Formula One circuit
PUNE: It's official. India will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix on October 30, 2011. The announcement came following an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris on Wednesday. The addition of an Indian GP to the F1 calendar will make 2011 a 20-race season, the longest in the history of the sport.
According to FIA deadlines, the track needs to be completed by July 30 and it will get a go-ahead subject to FIA homologation.
The 5.14-km track, located on the outskirts of Greater Noida (35km from Delhi) is being built by Noida-based Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) and is designed by German racetrack designer Hermann Tilke, who has designed F1 circuits in Malaysia, Bahrain, China, Turkey, UAE and South Korea.
According to Mark Hughes, vice-president (operations) of JPSI, the track will be among the top five in the world as far as average speed is concerned. The average time per lap is expected to be around 1 minute 24 seconds. The track will have straights, quick corners and elevation changes. Hughes assured that the track would be ready by May 31.
FIA delegates will then inspect the safety conditions of the circuit along with the nature of the track surface. The track, which is being built at a cost of $350 million, will have a spectator capacity of 1-1.2 lakh and won't be restricted to Formula 1 races. It's being built to accommodate MotoGP and Superbike races as well.
Indian F1 driver Karun Chandhok said the announcement will provide a major boost to Indian motorsports. "With the Indian GP, more people in India will have access to not only F1 but motorsports in general. For me personally, it will be thrilling to be on the grid and hear the Indian national anthem before the start of the Grand Prix."
Former F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said that the track at Noida will prove to be a catalyst to Indian motorsports, similar to what Sepang was to Malaysia. "I am very happy and excited by the announcement. To have an Indian team on an Indian circuit will be a treat for home fans. This will also ensure participation of the automotive sector in motorsports," Karthikeyan said.
According to Hughes, ticket prices will be affordable and have different grades. Tickets will go on sale from January next year.
Among the various features of the track is the main grandstand that can seat 30,000 people.
"It's a monumental task, and work is under way at a staggering pace. Hold on to your holiday programmes for next year, for Greater Noida might just be the place to visit in October for an adrenaline-induced weekend," said Hughes.
Force India Formula One Team Limited
Force India Formula One Team Limited, trading as Force India F1, is a Formula One motor racing team. The team was formed in October 2007 when a consortium led by Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol bought the Spyker F1 team for € 88 million.[1] Force India F1 represents increased Indian participation within Formula One, with Delhi set to host the first Indian Grand Prix in 2011.[2] The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile confirmed the change in name from Spyker to Force India on 24 October 2007.[3]
After going through 29 races without scoring points, Force India won their first Formula One world championship points and podium place when Giancarlo Fisichella finished second in the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix,[4] Force India scored points again in the following race when Adrian Sutil finished fourth, and set the teams first fastest lap, at the Italian Grand Prix. The teams current drivers are Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi, with Paul di Resta as the reserve.
After going through 29 races without scoring points, Force India won their first Formula One world championship points and podium place when Giancarlo Fisichella finished second in the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix,[4] Force India scored points again in the following race when Adrian Sutil finished fourth, and set the teams first fastest lap, at the Italian Grand Prix. The teams current drivers are Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi, with Paul di Resta as the reserve.
India prepares to welcome Formula One
India loves sport and 2011 is set to be a big year for sport in the Asian country thanks to the inaugural Indian Grand Prix. Mark Hughes, vice president of JPSK Sports, the Jaypee Group subsidiary charged with constructing the all-new circuit near Delhi, is determined the race will make a major impression on the calendar. With young fans aplenty, a growing Formula One interest courtesy of Karun Chandhok and Force India, a state-of-the-art track in the making, and a passionate promoter, he shouldn’t be disappointed.
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