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Buddh International Circuit 
New Delhi, India
- Circuit Length 5.141kms
- Circuit Turns 16
- Circuit Direction Clockwise
- Established 2011
- Designer Hermann Tilke
Records and Statistics
| Race | Date | Winner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First race | Indian Grand Prix | October 30, 2011 | Sebastian Vettel (GER) | full results |
| Last race | Indian Grand Prix | October 28, 2012 | Sebastian Vettel (GER) | full results |
| Total races | 2 | |||
| Next race | Indian Grand Prix | October 27, 2013 | ||
Profile
Formula One toyed with the idea of Indian Grand Prix as long ago as 1997, and in 2003 a deal was signed to host the event near Hyderabad for seven years from 2007 although that soon fell by the wayside. In 2007, Bernie Ecclestone announced a provisional agreement to host a race at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, 50 kms from Delhi, from 2009, but delays meant that it was delayed until 2011.
Almost inevitably, Hermann Tilke was commissioned to design the 5.1km track which was expected to cost around $320 million with a predicted opening date in February 2011, although delays caused by the weather soon pushed the deadline back to July 2011 for an October 30 race date.
The inaugural grand prix was well received despite inevitable teething problems.
Latest Articles
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Tilke admits to India fears (November 1, 2011)
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Ecclestone 'very happy' with India (October 31, 2011)
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India will be ready - Ecclestone (August 18, 2011)
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India officially reinstated on October 30 (June 15, 2011)
- Indian GP circuit named Buddh International (April 25, 2011)
Latest Photos
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October 28, 2011 
A stray dog causes a red flag early in FP1 © Getty Images |
October 18, 2011 
Neel Jani entertains the fans with donuts on the start/finish straight in the Red Bull showcar at the official unveiling of the new Buddh International Circuit © Getty Images |
October 18, 2011 
Neel Jani passes the pit wall in the Red Bull showcar at the official unveiling of the new Buddh International Circuit © Getty Images |
October 18, 2011 
Neel Jani rounds turn three in the Red Bull showcar at the official unveiling of the new Buddh International Circuit © Getty Images |
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