New Delhi: Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. "The BIC really has emerged as one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar for the drivers. I loved the track layout last year, but not just because I won the race. With an average speed of 235 km/h, the course is the...
05:45 PM, Oct 22, 2012
New Delhi: For all their lavish praise for the organisation of Formula One Indian Grand Prix, the journeymen would love to see hassle-free visa processing, adding in the same breath that things have improved this time around compared to last year. Officials of the world governing body for motor sports, FIA, and regular faces at the paddock agree that getting the Indian visa has been 'less painful' this time, but...
05:50 PM, Oct 21, 2012
New Delhi: Karun Chandhok says he has no regrets of missing out on Formula One action and he is rather happy being part of FIA World Endurance Championship. Chandhok, who did test drive for then Team Lotus' during the 2011 season, shifted to Endurance series after failing to earn a full-time F1 contract for 2012 calender. "I have no regrets because I did everything possible to make things happen in...
07:05 PM, Oct 20, 2012
New Delhi: Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg still remember the 'enthusiasm' and 'friendliness' shown by India last year and the two Mercedes drivers are gearing up for more interesting experience in the country, which hosts the next Formula One race on October 28. Schumacher, who will bid adieu to the sport for the second time after this season, had finished fifth just ahead of Rosberg in the last edition, won...
06:35 PM, Oct 20, 2012
Hordes of Indian fans will gather with anticipation for another glimpse of Formula One superstar Sebastian Vettel when the defending champion attempts to retain his title at the 60-lap Indian Gran Prix starting October 26. Vettel's hard fought Korean GP win marked his third win of the season and the two-time world champion is eyeing a fourth consecutive victory next weekend. I loved the track layout last year, but not...
03:47 PM, Oct 20, 2012
New Delhi: Sebastian Vettel has fond memories of Indian Grand Prix as he won the inaugural race last year and the defending champion says the layout of the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) makes it a challenging race. Vettel will go into the October 28 race with a six point lead over Ferrai's Fernando Alonso. "I loved the track layout last year, but not just because I won the race. With...
10:50 PM, Oct 19, 2012
London: Last year's inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix taught McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh an important driving lesson: Steer clear of the country's public roads as much as possible. The Briton and his drivers, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, head to India next week for the country's second race and Whitmarsh told Reuters that the team would do some things differently this time. "We are going to stay much...
05:31 PM, Oct 19, 2012
New Delhi: He has faced consistent mechanical issues in his HRT car but Narain Karthikeyan, the only Indian racing in Formula One, says despite problems he has proved that he has the speed to deserve a better team and a better place on the grid. Karthikeyan endured six retirements due to mechanical problems and other issues but he also has a season-best 15th place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix...
02:03 PM, Oct 19, 2012
Last year's Indian Grand Prix winner, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is again top of the drivers standing after a brilliant show at the Korean GP in Yeongam. The first-place finish at the Korean GP has taken Vettel six points ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. The fight for top place has become intense with only four races remaining in this season and Formula One fans in India could see a tough...
09:22 AM, Oct 19, 2012
New Delhi: The first woman to lead a Formula One team has another reason to look forward to the Indian Grand Prix next week " it's in her country of birth. The 41-year-old Monisha Kaltenborn was promoted from Sauber's chief executive to its team principal last week, and she said her main focus now is on ensuring the Switzerland-based team improves on its four podium finishes this season. "The Indian...
05:38 PM, Oct 17, 2012
New Delhi: Fans of Formula One can get a head start in planning their visits to the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida this month with the venue hosts Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI) releasing the schedule of the 2012 Indian Grand Prix. In the buildup to the second edition of the race on October 28, motorsport fans will get the opportunity to watch the worlds top F1 drivers...
03:30 PM, Oct 17, 2012
New Delhi: Boost, India's health food drink, on Wednesday announced partnership with the F1 side McLaren for the upcoming Indian Grand Prix. As part of the association, the Boost brand logo will run on Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button's race cars during the race and the chocolate flavoured health drink will be available for the team throughout the race weekend. "Boost is excited to partner with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes for...
03:25 PM, Oct 17, 2012
![Will the 2012 edition of the Indian GP prove to be more successful than the inaugural season of 2011?]( "Will the 2012 edition of the Indian GP prove to be more successful than the inaugural season of 2011?")
The Buddh International Circuit will host the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix on October 30, 2012.
02:44 PM, Oct 17, 2012
After the recent rumours linking Nico Hulkenberg to Sauber, Force India seem more determined to hold onto the other driver, Paul di Resta, for next season. "We don't expect any changes and we would like it to be business as usual, because we have two brilliant drivers," Robert Fernley, Force India's deputy team principal, was quoted as saying recently. The 26-year-old Scot had been linked with Ferrari to replace Felipe...
01:49 PM, Oct 17, 2012
Greater Noida: Nico Hulkenberg's immediate focus is to win the elusive podium for Sahara Force India's "proper" home race at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here later this month even if he eventually decides to race for Sauber next year. Hulkenberg goes into the Oct 26-28 Indian Grand Prix on a high, having performed impressively in the second half of the season. The German came fourth in the first race...
04:35 PM, Oct 15, 2012
