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India to host first ever F1 GP
16 November 2007
The city of New Delhi will be preparing itself for a massive influx of extra visitors in under three years' time following the announcement that it will host India's first ever Formula One Grand Prix in 2010.
F1 racing boss Bernie Ecclestone confirmed, following much speculation, that a contract had been signed with JPSK Sports Ltd to stage the event.
Mr Ecclestone said the inclusion of an official Grand Prix in India's sporting calendar could boost the popularity of motor racing to the point that it rivals cricket, the country's national sport.
'India has always been known for its love of cricket, but F1 has been growing hugely in popularity in recent years as the viewing figures would suggest,' he commented.
'Now with Vijay Mallya's team, Force India, and the news that Karun Chandhok could soon be driving in F1, the announcement of the future Grand Prix in India will spark an explosion of further interest to rival that of the traditional sport.'
The hosting of the Grand Prix in New Delhi will lead to a substantial boost in visitor numbers to the city, which is already a popular spot for people travelling through Asia.
New Delhi lies to the west of the Yamuna River and is home to landmarks including the India Gate and Humayun's Tomb.
If you'd like to see this destination for yourself, use Opodo's travel search engine to find flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide.
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F1 racing boss Bernie Ecclestone confirmed, following much speculation, that a contract had been signed with JPSK Sports Ltd to stage the event.
Mr Ecclestone said the inclusion of an official Grand Prix in India's sporting calendar could boost the popularity of motor racing to the point that it rivals cricket, the country's national sport.
'India has always been known for its love of cricket, but F1 has been growing hugely in popularity in recent years as the viewing figures would suggest,' he commented.
'Now with Vijay Mallya's team, Force India, and the news that Karun Chandhok could soon be driving in F1, the announcement of the future Grand Prix in India will spark an explosion of further interest to rival that of the traditional sport.'
The hosting of the Grand Prix in New Delhi will lead to a substantial boost in visitor numbers to the city, which is already a popular spot for people travelling through Asia.
New Delhi lies to the west of the Yamuna River and is home to landmarks including the India Gate and Humayun's Tomb.
If you'd like to see this destination for yourself, use Opodo's travel search engine to find flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide.
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