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The Buddh International Circuit was opened in 2011 just in time to hold the Indian Grand Prix at the start of a five-year contract to run the race.

The Buddh International Circuit was opened in 2011 just in time to hold the Indian Grand Prix at the start of a five-year contract to run the race. With the undulating Istanbul Park one of his better creations thus far, architect Hermann Tilke used four million tonnes of earth to build man-made hills and provide elevation change. Initial reaction was positive from drivers and spectators alike, but the race was abandoned after just three editions. Sebastian Vettel starred here – winning all three Indian GPs to be held and clinching his 2013 World Championship at the circuit. Absent from the 2014 Formula 1 calendar, Buddh returned to the international racing scene with India's inaugural MotoGP race in 2023 although the following year's race was cancelled with four months notice.

Grand Prix Circuit

2011

Type

Permanent road course

Length

3.185 (Miles)

Fastest Race Lap

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull RB7-Renault), 1m27.249, 131.417 mph, F1, 2011

Fastest Qualifying Lap

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull RB9-Renault), 1m24.119, 136.307 mph, F1, 2013

Motorcycle Circuit

2011

Type

Permanent road course

Length

3.113 (Miles)

Latest Races

3,436

Championships

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19,708

Results

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25,581

Drivers

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14,632

Teams

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923

Circuits

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