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Welcome to the Indian GP track

October 18, 2011 18:20

The Buddh International Circuit was officially inaugurated, 11 days before F1 champions battle it out for glory here. A look at what is in the offing for them and for fans in India (NDTV and AP images):

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The Buddh International Circuit was officially inaugurated, 11 days before F1 champions battle it out for glory here. A look at what is in the offing for them and for fans in India (NDTV and AP images):
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The track is 5.14 km long and is on an area of 875 acres. The name of the track symbolises calm and peace. Photo: Swati Kothari/NDTV
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Workers watch a Red Bull car going down the track during the unveiling of the Buddh International Circuit.
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A convoy of cars carrying media personnel go down the track for a tour of the racing venue.
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The convoy of cars continue on the tour of the venue that has been rated amongst the top-5 in the world by Indian F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan.
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National and international journalists line up to get a first-hand experience of the track and the adjoining area. Photo: Swati Kothari/NDTV.
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The starting grid is seen in this picture with seating for spectators on the right. Tickets had been priced between Rs 2500 to Rs 33,000.
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A security guard walks as this image brings a closer look of the main grandstand.
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There are several state of the art facilities here, the medical centre for drivers being just one of them. Photo: Swati Kothari/NDTV
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The burn room is seen here as part of the medical facilities available here. Safety and medical facilities are top-priorities of venues that organise F1 races. Photo: Swati Kothari/NDTV
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Mercedes is providing these gorgeous machines, called Safety Cars for those unfamiliar with F1 terminology, for the Indian leg of the race. Photo: Swati Kothari/NDTV
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One of the several team blocks is seen here. Strategies, planning and a lot more is expected to take place here come October 28, 29 and 30. Photo: Swati Kothari/NDTV
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An aerial view of the newly-inaugurated track that is in Greater Noida, 60 kilometers from New Delhi.

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