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The upcoming track is a beauty indeed and you don’t need to travel ahead in time to understand that. Exceptionally fast (it will be one of the three fastest tracks in the world on completion) and characterful, the Jaypee International Racing Circuit (as it is called for the time being) will be a favourite of not just the drivers who helped in the design process but also of the average F1 enthusiast. Splendid corners include Turns 3 and 4, where the track elevates 14 metres leading to a blind crest followed by a right hander — this is also the first serious overtaking opportunity on the track. Blind crest? Cars abreast? That should be fun! Then come Turns 10 and 11 which make up a parabola, with the circuit getting banked to let the cars carry speeds up to 250 kph through the turn! While it may be influenced by the famous banked section at the Nurburgring, this piece of track also symbolises a peacock feather — the signature touch for an Indian F1 track. The straight, one of the longest in the sport, is not a flat surface either — cars will go through extreme aerodynamic challenges as there is a dip followed by a climb that should see the cars touch 318 kph. This section will demand acute driver involvement, as there will be crosswinds that play havoc with the airflow over the car.
A night race was discussed, but decided against for the first outing, though Gaur is confident that the required lighting fixtures can be added at some point of time in the future, especially since it will help position the GP better for the European audience.
In short, the Indian GP looks all set to stun the world. Would you travel to Noida to make it an even better success story?
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