The Formula1 in India

[Mr. Khan]

Formula One India: GP Tickets on Sale Now!


It's official, tickets for the Airtel Grand Prix of India are finally on sale! There are 1,20,000 tickets available, but finding one that fits your budget might be a fight

he Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is set to host the first ever Indian Grand Prix race between the 28th and 30th of October this year. The track is set and the infrastructure is well in place. A final sign off on the track is expected in the first week of September, however it has been confirmed earlier by Bernie Ecclestone and now by the JP Group that everything is well on track so from the looks of it, there is nothing that is going to change from here onwards and history is definitely in the making.

The big news however is the fact that ticket sales have finally begun. As of 20th August 2011, you can officially purchase a ticket to the Airtel Grand Prix of India. The tickets to the races will be sold through Movie Tickets, Plays Tickets, Sports tickets, Concert Tickets on BookMyShow India which has set up an elaborate online purchasing site where you can decide exactly where you wish to be seated. A track display along with the seating arrangement can be viewed online in order for you to make the best choice possible. Bookmyshow.com also intends on setting up off-line kiosks in major cities across the country to retail Formula One tickets.


The tickets range from Rs 2,500 for the natural stands to Rs 35,000 for the grand stand. There are also 55 corporate boxes that can be purchased in order for corporates to entertain their own guests. Apart from this, JPSI has also worked hard to make sure that guests can arrive at the races in considerable ease. There are numerous parking bays and parking stickers can be purchased in advance and the routes that lead to the race track are all properly marked to ensure that you can navigate to your designated gate without any hassles.


There has been a lot of speculation regarding the pricing of tickets and as expected, they are not coming cheap. However there is a lot of action apart from the race and the entire package should surely be worth your moolah.


Ticket Pricelist:
Main Grand Stand: Rs 35,000
Premium Stand: Rs.12,500
Star: Rs. 8,500
Classic: Rs. 6,500
Picnic: Rs. 6,000
Natural: Rs. 2,500

Formula One India: GP Tickets on Sale Now!| Zigwheels.com

 

[Hammy007]

where is the track??

 

[Mr. Khan]

where is the track??

Greater Noida (u/c)

 

[kingkobra]

where is the track??

here are the latest track pics..
Greater Noida F1 circuit/UC

 

[Mr. Khan]

^^^^ great pics

 

[Windjammer]

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

 

[Mr. Khan]

^^^^ this is how the sport city (mentioned in the article) will look

this project is spread in 4500 acre and not in 2500 acre as mentioned in the article

 

[Mr. Khan]

Construction almost complete

 

[kingkobra]

India ready for first Formula One Grand Prix: Ecclestone

SINGAPORE: Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has played down doubts over preparations for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix next month.

Ecclestone said on Saturday that "We're very happy, they're doing a good job." He spoke after reports this week of slow progress on construction of the Buddh circuit outside New Delhi.

The World Motor Sports Council met on Friday - ahead of Sunday's Singapore GP - and said it received a "positive" briefing from Indian race officials without elaborating.

Last year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi were subject to severe delays and allegations of corruption but Ecclestone said "we aren't being corrupt and we are not trying to corrupt anybody, so no problems."

The India Grand Prix is on October 30.

India ready for first Formula One Grand Prix: Ecclestone - The Times of India

 

[Mr. Khan]

Red Bull F1 roadshow to dazzle Delhi on October 1


With Formula One set for a debut in India, Red Bull Racing is all set to dazzle the Capital with a road show that will showcase the speed and power of an F1 car.
Under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and the Confederations of Indian Industries (CII), the reigning F1 constructors champions will bring the Red Bull Speed Street to the iconic Rajpath at India Gate on October 1.
Red Bull driver David Coulthard was the first person to drive a Formula One car in India back in 2009 and this time Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo will strut his stuff in the Capital.
Racing enthusiasts can look forward to Ricciardo zipping down a 1km stretch from India Gate to Rashtrapathi Bhavan.
The event is scheduled to start from 2 in the afternoon and will also see performances by some of India's leading motorsport talents in freestyle biking as well as 4-wheel drifting.
Red Bull Speed Street will also be the site of the Indian finals of Red Bull Racing Can, a university racing series.
Winners of the Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune rounds of the competition will battle it out to determine India's fastest on a remote controlled car.
The winners will move to the global finals at the Red Bull Racing factory in Milton Keynes, UK.


Red Bull F1 roadshow to dazzle Delhi on October 1 : Formula One: India Today

 

[RoYaL~GuJJaR]

Gaga, DJs Roger Sanchez, Edward Maya, Tom Navy, US heavy metal outfit Metallica to perform at Delhi first F1 Grand Prix.

Arjun Rampal announced on Thursday that American pop star Lady Gaga will perform at the Formula 1 after-party, which will be hosted by the Bollywood actor's restro-bar, LAP.

"Huge event for India to get a star of her calibre. She has one million Twitter fans and over 40 million Facebook fans.


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It's a great feeling to get an icon like her to perform at your club, at your lounge. She is very excited to come to India and to perform here," Arjun told IANS.

The Airtel Grand Prix of India will take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on October 28-30.

"The F1 is one of the most glamorous and expensive sports in the world. There is huge fan following for this sport. So excited to be associated with Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) for this venture. At our lounge we are excited to show the world how great Indian circuits will be in the form of Buddh Circuit. We are creating this lounge at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida from October 28 to October 30," he added.

Gaga will perform on the last day, while international DJs Roger Sanchez will perform on day one, Edward Maya second day and Tom Navy on day three.

The tickets for the first two days will be for Rs 30,000 per person while the Gaga show will cost Rs 40,000.

If the industry sources are to be believed, Michael Schumacher will drive a car carrying RA.One logo on it at the Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India. SRK has even invited pop icon Lady Gaga for the film's premiere and is trying to convince her to do a song for the film as well.


Lady Gaga to perform at Delhi’s first F1 Grand prix | Sport | DAWN.COM

Gaga to perform at F1 party: Arjun Rampal - Hindustan Times

 

[RoYaL~GuJJaR]

Ticket hai yaar kisi k paas yaha??? I need ticket but i cant spend more then 6000........Unfortunatly i am late and tickets of this price are all sold out..

 

[IndoCarib]

 

[Dalai Lama]

Looks like it's almost complete.

 

[westtowel]

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