Manoj Gaur, the executive chairman of the construction company behind the Indian Grand Prix track in Noida, on the outskirts of Delhi, has assured fans they will deliver an event to be proud of.
Some concerns over whether the facility will be ready on time have arisen, but Gaur is confident it will be ready for the inaugural race on October 30th.
“Our and our country’s reputation is on [the] line,” he told reporters. “We are responsible people and we will deliver a successful race.”
He revealed that the track itself is ready and is awaiting FIA homologation which, if successful, will grant them an F1 race license.
“The track is ready and the homologation of the facility will be done in July as per the timetable of the FIA.”
On the subject of ticket pricing for the event, he couldn’t give away much information but confirmed a ball-park figure.
“We can’t disclose the pricing but it would be moderate. It is in the final stages and it will start from 2,500 rupees (£33, $56),” he added.
The interest in India for the sport is growing with Narain Karthikeyan making his return this year with the Hispania team.
He may also be joined by Karun Chandhok, who drove for HRT in 2010, as the Indian is hopeful of driving the Team Lotus T128 this year in India.
