India to make Formula One debut next year
By IANSWednesday, September 8, 2010
PARIS - India will make its Formula One Grand Prix debut next year, taking the number of races to 20 from next season, the sport’s governing body International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced Wednesday.
The number of teams will remain 12 as in the current season, the ruling body FIA said in a statement Wednesday.
The Indian race will be held Oct 30 on the Jaypee Group Circuit in Greater Noida, which is at the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi. It will be the 18th race of the season, subject to a final inspection of the facility by the FIA.
The 2011 season will start in Bahrain March 13 and culminate with Brazilian Grand Prix Nov 27.
The 2009 and 2010 seasons ended in Abu Dhabi, which will now become the penultimate race November 13.
The FIA also said that there will be no additional 13th team.
“A number of parties expressed their interest. It was considered that none of the candidates met the requirements to be granted an entry into the Championship. Consequently, the allocation of the 13th team will not be granted,” the statement said.
“Competitors at FIA events must act as ambassadors for the sport, be aware their conduct on the road must be exemplary and respect road safety rules.”
