The Indian Grand Prix preview
Teams travel to uncharted territory for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix this weekend, and although both titles are already decided, victory at the Buddh circuit will still be highly coveted. Sam Tremayne previews the 17th round of the 2011 season
Formula 1 prepares to make history this weekend as it heads into the previously uncharted territory of India for the country's first ever grand prix. With India's growing economic importance the race makes commercial sense for the manufacturers and sponsors, but pre-race fever - helped by having Indian drivers and an Indian team owner - means tens of thousands of fans are expected to descend upon the Buddh International Circuit. And the hope is that the race, unlike so many new venues, will prove a lasting success with the local population.
The race will also provide an interesting test for teams and their drivers. Already thousands of simulator miles have been done, and the expectation is that the Buddh circuit will be one of the fastest on the calendar.
Share Or Save This Story
Silverstone: Circuit of Wales is not viable
Qatar MotoGP: Marquez beats Rossi in action-packed race
Redding: I've got to 'do a Marquez'
McLaren plans to be more aggressive to close Mercedes' F1 margin
Australian GP: Mercedes one second clear of rivals - Jenson Button
Audi reveals new DTM challenger ahead of 2014 season
Ducati confirms switch to Open class for 2014 MotoGP season
Rossi admits Yamaha in trouble to adapt to Bridgestone MotoGP tyres
Ogier explains Power Stage roll, given €30k suspended fine for opening stage comments
Bagnaia slashes Martin deficit of Aragon crash with Misano runner-up finish
Acropolis WRC victory a “big release of pressure” for Neuville
Martin takes blame for costly Misano bike swap call
Why the turbine Lotus experiment failed to realise its potential in F1
How the chief architect of McLaren's improvement plans to continue its rise
Jon Noble: Why Ferrari could be a dark horse for the title – but we can't be sure until October
The Albon-matching elements of Colapinto's maiden F1 grand prix
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
