Formula 1, all set for India pit stop

As the country revs up for the Formula One weekend, Business Line has a special treat for you inside that will make sure you are all geared up for the ride.

In case you are wondering what the hullabaloo over 12 cars racing around a closed circuit is, let the fastest Indian Mr Narain Karthikeyan explain exactly how physically and mentally challenging it is to compete in the top rung of motorsport. We also have an exclusive interview with the youngest-ever double F1 Drivers' Champion (2010 and 2011), Mr Sebastian Vettel, where the German talks about what he expects from the first Indian Grand Prix.

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India President, Mr Vicky Chandhok, also tells us about the rich motorsport tradition of this country and how the F1 can take it to lofty heights that have not even been imagined before.

For those wondering how such an expensive sport makes money, we have tried to explain the revenue model. We have also highlighted how a few companies and industries such as hospitality are raking in the moolah from the buzz around this glamorous sporting event.
source: www.thehindubusinessline.com

2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

01  FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir) * 11 - 13 Mar 02  FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) * 24 - 27 Mar 03  FORMULA 1 MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) * 08 - 10 Apr 04  FORMULA 1 CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) * 15 - 17Apr 05  FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul)* 15 - 17Apr 06  FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA  (Catalunya) * 20 - 22 May 07  FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO  (Monte Carlo) * 26 - 29 May 08  FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA (Montreal) * 10 - 12 Jun 09  FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) * 24 - 26 Jun 10  FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Donington Park) * 08 - 10 Jul 11  FORMULA 1 GERMANY ((Nrburgring)) * 22 - 24 Jul 12  FORMULA 1 HUNGARY  (Budapest) * 29 - 31 Jul 13  FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) * 26 - 28 Aug 14  FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA (Monza) * 09 - 11 Sep 15  FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) * 23 - 25 Sep 16  FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) * 07 - 09 Oct 17  FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Korea) * 14 - 16 Oct 18  FORMULA 1 INDIA * - Subject to circuit approval 28 - 30 Oct 19  FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) * 11 - 13 Nov 19  FORMULA 1 GRANDE PREMIO DO BRASIL (Sao Paulo) * 25 - 27 Nov

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