The Formula1 in India

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nice pics man.......proud to be an Indian.

 

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Japanese Force India Fan Following:

This is my Favorite,good to see Force India Fan following in Japan.

 

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Puma to be the official merchandise partner for Indian Grand Prix


MUMBAI: Sport and lifestyle brand Puma will be the official merchandise partner for Buddh International Circuit in Noida, the venue for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix later this month.

"It is our pleasure to be associated with Buddh International Circuit this year. We see this association as a pioneering effort in the field of motorsports merchandise and suits the need of the million fans to reflect their spirit and passion for the sport," Puma India MD Rajiv Mehta said in a media release.

Puma would also continue to be the official licensing partner for Ferrari branded products and the official supplier of team and race wear for Scuderia Ferrari, the release added.

The Indian GP is scheduled on October 30.
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JPSI to set up academy at BIC


Most Formula One tracks around the world remain locked up for most of year and are only decked up ahead of race week, and in the bargain lose out on their purpose of helping budding drivers.

As such, there was always the fear that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) would remain solely in service of the FIA (Federation Internationale de L’Automobile), and the perhaps the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) in the future.

These fears were, however, brushed aside by organisers of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, Jaypee Sports International, who announced on Monday that they will have a driving academy at the circuit. “This facility will house an academy which will be used to impart training to budding drivers and enthusiasts,” JPSI managing director Sameer Gaur said.

“We want people to use it to not only learn the finer points of racing but also to encourage other young people to join the motor sports arena,” Gaur said.

The academy will be set up in partnership with German car giants Mercedes-Benz.

Meanwhile, Federation of Motor Sports of India (FMSCI) President Vicky Chandhok said National championships in all categories will also move to the BIC track next season.

“See, we need to look at keeping interest levels up right through the year and not just during race weekend. We tried to take the National championship to BIC this year but the plans were shelved. We will, however, move the championship there next year. We cannot run an academy like the JPSI, instead we will focus on having numerous events at BIC to keep the energy up well after the inaugural GP,” Chandhok said.

JPSI to set up academy at BIC

 

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Now more people will know the colours of the Indian Flag!

 

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Until a year or so ago, Narangpura was a small village like thousands of others in northern India. Its roads were muddy troughs in the rainy season and dust in the baking summer heat. There were no toilets, no sanitation, electricity for a couple of hours of day, no clinic and only a basic primary school. Most of its few thousand inhabitants were barely literate and many of the children were malnourished.

Then came change, in the shape of India's first Formula One track.

The £270m, three-mile circuit is part of a vast, multibillion-pound project to develop a huge swath of land around New Delhi and kick-start development in the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh, where poverty levels are on a par with sub-Saharan Africa.

The track – one of the fastest in the world with state of the art stands and a 150,000 capacity – is part of a 2,500-acre "Sports City" along with a hockey stadium, a cricket ground and a tennis academy. In the next weeks it is expected to be inspected and get the go-ahead given for India's first Formula One grand prix in October.

"The track is almost ready. It will be a major economic boost to the entire area," said Askari Zaidi of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, the construction firm involved.

The development has certainly changed life in Narangpura and the surrounding villages. The roads remain in an abysmal state, electricity is a rare occurrence and the school is as decrepit as ever.

But, with huge sums of cash paid by the construction company in compensation for their land, many villagers have built themselves large and often gaudy homes or bought at least one, sometimes several, expensive cars.

"My family earned 70m rupees [£1m] and it was split between five brothers," said Mahahi Nagar, 40. "I spent all my share on my house."

Nagar's new home is a five-bedroom, two-storey white and green cement edifice which he admits is "a bit big". Standing outside is a £15,000 four-wheel drive SUV which was a dowry gift from the family of his 20-year-old son's new bride. She came from a neighbouring village where many farmers have also been compensated for the loss of their land for the Formula One track.

Though proud of his house, Nagar is worried about the future. He has no skills and no job and is "eating money".

"I don't know what I'm going to do when it's gone," he said.

Women in the village say alcoholism – long a problem in such communities – has reached new levels. So too has domestic violence.

"It's really bad now,"said Kishan, 36. "They have nothing to do and lots of money so the men spend all their time drinking. And they treat their wives badly. Why should they care? They have enough money to get themselves another wife in a single day only."

Others talk of drunk teenagers brawling in the streets.

Experts say that the tidal wave of cash has meant social change that normally takes decades has occurred overnight.

"There is a natural process by which rural communities become part of a city and its economy," said Dr Rajiv Kumar, an eminent Indian economist. "But when it is accelerated there is more risk of social disruption."

The villagers of Narangpura have now launched a court action in a bid to get more compensation for their lands. They say they have been underpaid.

Such claims are common all over India as the economy continues to grow at up to 8% annually and millions of pounds are poured into infrastructure or commercial schemes or flagship projects such as the Formula One track. Conflicts often turn violent.

Close to Narangpura is the village of Atta Gujram. Here there are fewer big houses but the same problem. "A lot of people have already spent all their money, basically on cars or drinking," said village head Lajja Ram, 68.

Once, hundreds of teenage girls from the village attended a nearby school, walking to class from their homes. The Formula One track has been built between the school and the village. To reach the school now involves an hour's journey in a bus organised, after consultation with the villagers, by the construction company.

"F1 has made a difference for these villages but not in the positive sense. The girls are not coming to college regularly. Even if they are, they have to leave early get the bus home," said Dr Ramesh Choudhury Gupta, the headmaster.

Preeti Nagar, 17, is one of those from Atta Gujram who still makes the daily journey "because there is nothing in life without education". But her friend Monika, 14, is among the majority who have dropped out. "The bus is so crowded. And it comes late or at the wrong time. And my parents don't want me travelling alone with boys," she said.

The developers of the track says there is huge enthusiasm for motorsport in India and that the new facility will bring out local talent. India already has the Force India team run by beer and airline tycoon Vijay Mallya, a staunch supporter of the Delhi track.

Though few of the villagers have heard of motor racing, the men do like their new cars.

Nagar's son recently drove his new SUV from the village to the beaches and bars of Goa and back, a total distance of 2,500 miles, to "have fun with friends".

"We had a great time," he said. "It was a fantastic drive."

India's Formula One track brings fast living and social disarray to villagers | World news | The Guardian

What a bunch of crap. Opposing a Infra project because bunch of people get drunk after they won a lottery. What about the 1000's of people who got jobs because of this project. Get used to this. India is growing fast and there are 100's of such projects which are being carried out around the country and some amount social changes are inevitable if the ultimate goal is to eradicate poverty.

 

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India to showcase lesser known tourist spots during Formula One gala

NEW DELHI: With the inaugural Indian Grand Prix set to draw huge foreign and domestic crowds, the Tourism Ministry has decided to showcase the lesser known destinations during the here.

The Ministry has finalised a blueprint to utilise the Formula One route to promote more than 50 destinations in an aggressive 'Incredible India' campaign.
Besides, the Ministry will also be launching 'Know your City', a new mode of media campaign for F1 enthusiasts.

"We are utilising the Formula One event to promote our lesser known destinations including beaches, monuments, mountains, sand dunes, festivals and cuisines in a big way," a senior Tourism Ministry official, involved with the Incredible India campaign, said.

Beginning from October 28, the three-day gala motor event is generating a lot of interest among the racing enthusiasts and is expected to draw about 1.5 lakh crowd, including 50,000 foreigners.

"Though some of our well known destinations like Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar and other tourist spots in Kerala and Goa will feature in the campaign, our focus will be on to highlight the lesser-known attractions during the event," the official said.

The country will witness for the first time the Formula One race at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, 24 km from Delhi.

The event is expected to attract many Bollywood actors, foreigners, politicians, ambassadors and business tycoons among others.
There will be posters, hoardings and information kiosks along the F1 route. "There are several tunnels along the F1 route and Incredible India hoardings will be put up in these tunnels," the official said.

Besides, Tourism Ministry will also be launching 'Know Your City' campaign to capture the Formula One fever.

"The Know Your City campaign is a new mode of campaign and it will be launched on October 16 in the electronic media and continue till October 30," the official said.

 

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Vijay Mallya is not talking to Sahara Group to sell Force India F1 team

Vijay Mallya, Chairman of Force India has clarified that he isn't considering selling the Formula One team, and has a long term commitment to his F1 team. Reports in the recent past did suggest that Mallya was in talks with Sahara Group to sell team Force India.
The inaugural Airtel Indian Grand Prix will be held on 30th October, 2011. The Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida at present has a seating capacity of 110,000-capacity, and this could be expanded later.
At the 2011 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix held earlier today Force India team drivers Adrian Sutil and Paul Di Resta went into the race after qualifying in P11 and P12 respectively. The end result saw both Force India drivers finish the race in the same positions they qualified. As such, Force India did not manage to pick up any points, while their Renault picked up 2 points. Force India Mercedes now has 48 points and as such continues in sixth place at the Constructor Championship.
Sauber did secure 4 points and inch their way closer to Force India. In 2007, Force India was the Spyker F1 team, a loss making entity. It was then taken over by Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol and later renamed Force India.
In response to the alleged sale, Vijay Mallya had this to say. "I was shocked to read a media report that I am selling the Force India Formula One team. This is completely untrue and without any basis whatsoever." "As Team Principal, I will continue to run the team and I have no plans whatsoever to exit."
"I take great pride in having been able to put an Indian team on the Formula One World Championship grid and have worked very hard to greatly improve the performance of the team."
"Now that India is finally on the Formula One World Championship calendar, my commitment to Force India only gets even stronger."

Vijay Mallya is not talking to Sahara Group to sell Force India F1 team | Rush Lane

 

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