Mumbai to get Formula 1 standard circuit

    The ambition is for the circuit to be suitable for the highest levels of car and motorcycle racing.

    Published On Oct 25, 2011 09:41:00 PM

    2,384 Views

    Mumbai to get Formula 1 standard circuit

     

    A consortium including the designer of the 2012 London Olympic Stadium has been appointed to plan the building of a Formula 1 standard circuit in Mumbai in India.

    Capita Symonds, Populous and DIMTS (Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System Ltd) will "prepare the masterplan and business case for a new multipurpose race circuit and regeneration project", according to a statement from the consortium.

    The ambition is for the circuit to be suitable for the highest levels of car and motorcycle racing.

    Capita Symonds' Jerry Muscroft said: "We are committed to delivering the next generation of racing circuits, with great racing, overtaking, world-class facilities and architecture; but above all the intention is to create a sustainable venue that will not need continuous financial support, and will facilitate investment and regeneration."

    India will host F1 for the first time this weekend at the purpose-built Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

    Copyright (c) Autocar India. All rights reserved.

    Comments

    ×
    img

    No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

    Ask Autocar Anything about Car and Bike Buying and Maintenance Advices
    Need an expert opinion on your car and bike related queries?
    Ask Now

    Search By Car Price

    Poll of the month

    Buying an electric car but renting its battery: is it a good idea?

    Yes, it lets me pay only as per my usage

     

    34.38%

    No, I prefer to buy the whole car

     

    55.49%

    No, I prefer to lease the whole car

     

    10.13%

    Total Votes : 1274
    Sign up for our newsletter

    Get all the latest updates from the automobile universe