The Official Indian GP Thread 2011***SPOILERS***

[Life Saab Itch]

So, a brand new track.
No teams have set-up knowledge.
No drivers have done any fast laps. Should be interesting.



Qualifying
Vettel
Button
Hamilton
Nando
Webber
Schumacher

Race
Button
Webber
Schumacher
Hamilton



Times from the BBC website:

ndian Grand Prix

Noida, 28-30 October 2011

Friday 28 October
First Practice: 05:30 UK
Second Practice: 09:30 UK

Saturday 29 October
Third Practice: 06:30 UK
Qualifying: 09:30 UK

Sunday 30 October
Starting Grid: 09:30 UK
Race: 09:30 UK



Is it too early to have a curry?

[Johnny]

It's never too early for a curry!

We were planning our foodstuffs for next week last night.

Looking forward to this race, being a new track etc.

[Life Saab Itch]

I wonder if there would be enough interest from PHers to watch the GP in an Indian Restaurant next year?

[LordGrover]

Cobbler third?

[Shaw Tarse]

Life Saab Itch said:

I wonder if there would be enough interest from PHers to watch the GP in an Indian Restaurant next year?

PH tour of restaurants?

[Life Saab Itch]

Shaw Tarse said:

PH tour of restaurants?

Oh.

Hello good idea!

[E30M3SE]

Life Saab Itch said:

Times from the BBC website:

ndian Grand Prix

Noida, 28-30 October 2011

Friday 28 October
First Practice: 05:30 UK
Second Practice: 09:30 UK

Saturday 29 October
Third Practice: 06:30 UK
Qualifying: 09:30 UK

Sunday 30 October
Starting Grid: 09:30 UK
Race: 09:30 UK



Is it too early to have a curry?

Aloo paratha great for breakfast.

[ADEuk]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/154268...

Nice track preview

[woof]

ADEuk said:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/154268...

Nice track preview

Interesting that's there not a single "real" track view available yet !

Narain Karthikeyan says India will be a 'surprise' to the Formula 1 fraternity
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/95653

Surprise we've not finished it yet but don't be surprised when Karthikeyan & Chandock fail to complete a racing lap - harsh ? but true

[Oily Nails]

Anyone else getting a whiff of "Commonwealth Games" stink surrounding the lack of real images of the 'completed' track and facilities?

Hope it actually is finished and they get a semi decent crowd in

[woof]

latest photos - Think it's just the top few (one would hope it is)
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2011/08/latest-pictu...

[Oily Nails]

hmmmm still a fair bot to clean off from those pics, but certainly the track is there

[LordGrover]

... And we all like a fair bot ... ?

[diddly69]

Oily Nails said:

Anyone else getting a whiff of "Commonwealth Games" stink surrounding the lack of real images of the 'completed' track and facilities?

Hope it actually is finished and they get a semi decent crowd in

Yes being India I reckon it's going to be utter chaos but can't wait

[Streps]

Chandhok has no drive for the race
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/154340...


He is in first practice though.

Edited by Streps on Tuesday 25th October 10:06

[woof]

Streps said:

Chandhok has no drive.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/154340...

Bit of a shame..

I'm very surprised - most mean loosing a fortune in coverage for the team. Can only assume it's because Trulli won't give up his seat as it's his last full season in the car.

(Trulli is signed to Lotus/Caterham next year, however it's not clear in what capacity).

Tony M's explanation
http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/843201/88fdcfaa2e/ARCHI...

[Melvin Udall]

Streps said:

Chandhok has no drive.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/154340...

Bit of a shame..

Just read that. You'd think the team would want exposure in a country as big as India. Apparently not.

[Streps]

Indeed..
he has bagged a place in first practice at least.

I was under the impression he would be racing on sunday.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/10/25/chandhok-rac...

[woof]

Streps said:

Indeed..
he has bagged a place in first practice at least.

I was under the impression he would be racing on sunday.

So was he !
I'm 100% sure it's down to Trulli not willing to give his seat up. It's odd because in private he doesn't stop criticising the team and the car.

[Altrezia]

Ha ha, Trulli is so out next year. Poor show.