The Formula 1 circuit will be touring India for the first time on the weekend. Around 1.2 billion people live in India. However, they have never been able to follow an F-1 race in their own country. This will change. On the brand new track south of the capital Delhi, the drivers will fight for the Formula 1 cups for the first time on the weekend. The Buddhist International Circuit has just finished in time and promises many exciting battles with its interesting layout. The organisers expect that all 100,000 seats around the course will be occupied on Sunday, as are all modern GP courses. Like all modern ones, the 5,125-kilometre Buddhist International Circuit was designed by German track designer Hermann Tilke. “We have tried to build the track very wide in some areas to enable the riders to make different lines”, says the civil engineer about the special features. Especially in the hairpin after the long straights (curve 4) there should be a lot of action on Sunday. Despite the high speeds and long straights the engineers will probably put the wings relatively steep. The lap time is made especially in the curvy middle sector. The dust could become problematic. In the middle field of course Force India wants to shine during the home race.