Buddh International Circuit
(Redirected from Jaypee Group Circuit)
The Buddh International Circuit (or BIC) is a track (circuit) that had opened in 2011, which is used for motor racing. The main event is the Indian Grand Prix, the first to be held in that country.
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| Location | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | |
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| Time zone | GMT +5:30 (Indian Standard Time) | |
| Coordinates | 28°21′2″N 77°32′6″E / 28.35056°N 77.53500°ECoordinates: 28°21′2″N 77°32′6″E / 28.35056°N 77.53500°E | |
| Capacity | 100,000+ | |
| Owner | Jaypee Group | |
| Operator | Jaypee Sports International Limited | |
| Opened | October 2011 | |
| Construction Cost | 7px10 billion (US$400 million) | |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke | |
| Major Events | FIA Formula One Indian Grand Prix | |
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| Surface | Asphalt concrete with Graywacke agggregate | |
| Circuit Length | 5.137 km (3.192 mi) | |
| Turns | 16 | |
| Lap Record | 1:27.249 (23x15px Sebastian Vettel,  Red Bull Racing, 2011, Formula One)
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The track was designed by Hermann Tilke, the FIA's most commonly used Track Designer.
The track was originally known as the Jaypee Group Circuit, after the owners, the Jaypee Group. The track was renamed in April 11, 2011[1]
Buddh International Circuit Media
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Buddh International Circuit
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Buddh Circuit 1
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Buddh Motorcycle Circuit
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Circuit along with the paddock and main gallery
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Aerial image of the circuit in 2021
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A Force India formula 1 racing car at the circuit
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Fernando Alonso during the 2011 Indian Grand Prix
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References
- ↑ "Indian track named Buddh International Circuit". formula1.com. Formula One World Championship Ltd. 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
