Will we ever have an Indian GP? May be YES! in 2010

F50 · 10th November 2006, 16:52

Here is some more.
And guys Delhi is out. Please. It could be Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai or Bangy.
Most probably its gonna be South Banglore side.

India working hard to get F1 race

BikerSG · 10th November 2006, 17:05

guys - what i put up is very very old news. maybe over a year old.

aah78 · 10th November 2006, 20:46

Another link recently put up in Indiatimes.com:-
India may get F1 race in 2010

madhav · 10th November 2006, 21:26

The news regarding Bangalore getting shortlisted is an old one. I had read teh same article on f1racing.net alomost 3 years ago when Tilke had visited Bangalore.
Bernie' comments are new... but this has been going around for a while now!!

F50 · 10th November 2006, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by madhav

The news regarding Bangalore getting shortlisted is an old one. I had read teh same article on f1racing.net alomost 3 years ago when Tilke had visited Bangalore.
Bernie' comments are new... but this has been going around for a while now!!

For you every piece of news seems old. But did Bernie tell you that he visited the place you stay, earlier this year. If yes then you shouldnt have had hided this thing man. This is news for us (i hope so) because didnt tell us that he is coming!

danlalan · 10th November 2006, 23:12

can see f1 in india even in 2010 or 5010...simply not possible..because of your SUBERB quality of tarmac...internationally acclaimed TARMAC.

BikerSG · 11th November 2006, 10:39

similar article in todays hindu business line too. apparently bernie has already finalised the location!

2L8uLoose · 11th November 2006, 10:43

I see that SILLY SEASON still continues even after the years racing is over....

merve_extreme · 11th November 2006, 11:10

its going to be gurgaon if TOI is to be believed and they say spyker will build the circuit.now why on earth will a exclusive sports car manufacturer build a race track in India where it sells ZERO cars is beyond me and spyker that big a company to accomplish it?

anyway even if they build a track the ticket prices will be way beyond reasonable,when they charge 10K for cricket,F1 might just be out of the block.better to watch it on TV.

naveendhyani · 11th November 2006, 11:32

i will vote for delhi for any indian GP if there is because of the infrastructure & connectivity. plus it takes less time for something to get done in delhi compared to other states, being controlled by the centre.

surely delhi can hold the full street race (a la monaco) but i m sure FIA wont want another street race. monaco still holds the street race simply because of its heritage & lack of space available, but in my opinion FIA wud like to see a dedicated circuit with full safety features, run off areas etc.

but on a more serious note let it happen in india, wherever it is

madhav · 13th November 2006, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by F50

For you every piece of news seems old. But did Bernie tell you that he visited the place you stay, earlier this year. If yes then you shouldnt have had hided this thing man. This is news for us (i hope so) because didnt tell us that he is coming!

Read again... F1 coming to India is a very very old news. Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyd, Cal considered as the venue is also old. The only new thing that happened last week was the comment from Bernie that talks are on with some State Govt. and the "strong possibility" of having a race in 2010.

What am I hiding?

khanak · 13th November 2006, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by naveendhyani

i will vote for delhi for any indian GP if there is because of the infrastructure & connectivity. plus it takes less time for something to get done in delhi compared to other states, being controlled by the centre.

surely delhi can hold the full street race (a la monaco) but i m sure FIA wont want another street race. monaco still holds the street race simply because of its heritage & lack of space available, but in my opinion FIA wud like to see a dedicated circuit with full safety features, run off areas etc.

but on a more serious note let it happen in india, wherever it is

yea man....monaco would be off the f1 calender long ago if it wasnt for its heritage nd the glam factor attatched to it. the drivers say its just too dangerous to race there so theres really no chance of a street race in india.

i dont think mumbai or delhi could host the race cos their airports are too busy. i dont think the airports have the capacity to allow all the teams to come in with their cars and all nd on top of tht all the fans nd journalists nd tv crew etc. also theres a huge convoy and the roads need to be able to handle tht extra traffic. i think the best place is the outskirts of pune....towards the expressway provided tht the pune international airport can handle the traffic

Samurai · 13th November 2006, 09:11

Ok, let's be practical here. The track will be laid by local contractors if this ends up having government sops. That means we can expect potholes after one or two rains. As PWD tells us every year, rains destroy roads.

So... what is the ground clearance of a F1 car? How's the handling, because swerving to avoid potholes at that speed is going to be tricky.

madhav · 13th November 2006, 10:41

Asian Games 1982.. Delhi got a huge infrastruture boost which has helped the city till this date.
A very close, well-travelled friend of mine visited Athens before and after 2004 Olympics and he says the event tranformed the country in terms of infrastructure.
F1 has the same potential, and it is not a one-off event. If the Govt. really wants to put a particular city on the global map with good infrastructure, then this is one of the best bet. And since it has to happen every year, they've to sustain it.
Which ever state takes it up must've the strength and will to accomplish it!
Mumbai/Pune: Maybe.
Delhi: High on the list
Bangalore: huh! no way. They've to nuke the entire city if they've to widen the roads! (Actually a good solution)
Chennai: Very likely... have major auto manufacurers and the existing track.
Cal: C'mon...
Hyd: No idea what Mr. Reddy wants!

crazybike_me · 14th November 2006, 21:50

Hyderabad is gonna be the best city to host indian F1 track no doubt bout it its hyderabad onlyy........

10th November 2006, 16:52	#16
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 103 Times	Here is some more. And guys Delhi is out. Please. It could be Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai or Bangy. Most probably its gonna be South Banglore side. India working hard to get F1 race
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BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	guys - what i put up is very very old news. maybe over a year old.
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aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,724 Thanked: 3,418 Times View My Garage	Another link recently put up in Indiatimes.com:- India may get F1 race in 2010
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10th November 2006, 21:26	#19
madhav BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 290 Thanked: 84 Times	The news regarding Bangalore getting shortlisted is an old one. I had read teh same article on f1racing.net alomost 3 years ago when Tilke had visited Bangalore. Bernie' comments are new... but this has been going around for a while now!!
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danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,639 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	can see f1 in india even in 2010 or 5010...simply not possible..because of your SUBERB quality of tarmac...internationally acclaimed TARMAC.
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11th November 2006, 10:39	#22
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	similar article in todays hindu business line too. apparently bernie has already finalised the location!
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2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 627 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	I see that SILLY SEASON still continues even after the years racing is over....
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merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	its going to be gurgaon if TOI is to be believed and they say spyker will build the circuit.now why on earth will a exclusive sports car manufacturer build a race track in India where it sells ZERO cars is beyond me and spyker that big a company to accomplish it? anyway even if they build a track the ticket prices will be way beyond reasonable,when they charge 10K for cricket,F1 might just be out of the block.better to watch it on TV. Last edited by merve_extreme : 11th November 2006 at 11:12.
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naveendhyani BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 542 Thanked: 9 Times	i will vote for delhi for any indian GP if there is because of the infrastructure & connectivity. plus it takes less time for something to get done in delhi compared to other states, being controlled by the centre. surely delhi can hold the full street race (a la monaco) but i m sure FIA wont want another street race. monaco still holds the street race simply because of its heritage & lack of space available, but in my opinion FIA wud like to see a dedicated circuit with full safety features, run off areas etc. but on a more serious note let it happen in india, wherever it is
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13th November 2006, 09:11	#28
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,009 Thanked: 50,077 Times View My Garage	Ok, let's be practical here. The track will be laid by local contractors if this ends up having government sops. That means we can expect potholes after one or two rains. As PWD tells us every year, rains destroy roads. So... what is the ground clearance of a F1 car? How's the handling, because swerving to avoid potholes at that speed is going to be tricky.
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13th November 2006, 10:41	#29
madhav BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 290 Thanked: 84 Times	Asian Games 1982.. Delhi got a huge infrastruture boost which has helped the city till this date. A very close, well-travelled friend of mine visited Athens before and after 2004 Olympics and he says the event tranformed the country in terms of infrastructure. F1 has the same potential, and it is not a one-off event. If the Govt. really wants to put a particular city on the global map with good infrastructure, then this is one of the best bet. And since it has to happen every year, they've to sustain it. Which ever state takes it up must've the strength and will to accomplish it! Mumbai/Pune: Maybe. Delhi: High on the list Bangalore: huh! no way. They've to nuke the entire city if they've to widen the roads! (Actually a good solution) Chennai: Very likely... have major auto manufacurers and the existing track. Cal: C'mon... Hyd: No idea what Mr. Reddy wants!
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crazybike_me BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 43 Thanked: 3 Times	Hyderabad is gonna be the best city to host indian F1 track no doubt bout it its hyderabad onlyy........
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