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.