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    Indian Grand Prix Confimred for 2010

    Well, it looks like Force India will have a home GP - if they survive till 2010 that is.

    From Autoblog:

    Formula One has been on the rise in India. First came Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian F1 driver. Then came the purchase and transformation of Spyker F1 into the Force India team, followed by a second Indian driver, Karun Chandhok, emerging onto the F1 scene. Now comes the official confirmation that India will host its own grand prix starting in 2010.

    The track will be constructed 50 km east of the capital New Delhi by JPSK Sports Private Ltd, a division of Indian development company JP Associates. The confirmation comes from the office of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who struck the deal with JP Associates, who together hope to develop F1 as a rival to cricket's standing as the most popular sport in the world's second most populous country.

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    Rather than spreading their increased wealth over the millions of Indians still living under the poverty level, the rich Indians have decided to transfer their money to Mr. B. Ecclestone, admittedly of one the poorest sods in the world.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    Rather than spreading their increased wealth over the millions of Indians still living under the poverty level, the rich Indians have decided to transfer their money to Mr. B. Ecclestone, admittedly of one the poorest sods in the world.
    Rather unfortunate isn't it? *shakes head*


    I remember a lovely issue of F1 Racing Magazine that featured a stunned Bernie Ecclestone and his brand new AMG Mercedes on bricks. Yes, someone nicked his wheels on the street.

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    And the designer is, of course, Tilke?

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    Quote Originally Posted by faksta View Post
    And the designer is, of course, Tilke?
    You say this like it is a bad thing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen View Post
    You say this like it is a bad thing?
    No-no, I didn't mean that. Just asking

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    taxi cab circuit!

    they might throw rice on the track and that could mess up the race, uh oh
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    If the rich guys in the east dont stop spending soon. There will be about 20 eastern GP's. And all of them will be absolute crap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cotterik View Post
    If the rich guys in the east dont stop spending soon. There will be about 20 eastern GP's. And all of them will be absolute crap.
    Care to elaborate?
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