Formula 1 Car Thrills in India
By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 00:19 IST
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Formula 1 Car Thrills in India
As the Formula1 circus heads to a new continent and a new grand prix circuit, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes discusses the challenges of preparing for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix with Lewis, Jenson and team principal Martin Whitmarsh. When question was asked to Lewis Hamilton if India looking forward to Formula1he said "You can't believe how many people are aware of Formula1 and how many are looking forward to the race next week. There's already a great deal of knowledge about the sport. I think it's going to be a big deal." "India is a sport-mad nation mostly, it's about cricket, which is understandable because they're a very successful cricketing country, but I really think the people of India are going to take Formula1 to their hearts. The reception we've had in the last few years has been greater than I could ever have predicted and I think the whole country is ready for something new and something exciting. "I really hope India will get turned on to Formula1 1 in a big way. it would be amazing to have an entire continent supporting you and I really hope we can put on a fantastic race!" For racers learning to race in a brand new track is not that easy, Jensen Button says "The first time you run on a new circuit is a strange experience because you're piecing together an incredibly diverse and vivid set of data in your mind. That's quite an intense experience. "You're quickly gathering everything together constantly assessing the grip-level, watching for unexpected bumps, checking the kerb-height, run-off areas, pitlane entry and exit, gradient. And that all happens at about 170mph!" This fiery event is going to stun the Indian audience and will be a great challenge for corporates, racers and the celebrities involved.

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