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India28 Oct 2012New Delhi, Buddh International Circuit

India
Turn 4, at the end of the long back straight, is another good one. Jenson [Button] and I had a few good fights there in ’11

Turn 10, the long, slightly banked right-hander is exhilarating. It’s quick and the g-forces are high.

Turn 4: a slow corner at the end of a long straight, so this should be a good overtaking point.

Turn 10/11: a long right-hander that looks pretty quick. Our necks are going to feel the g-force through here.

Turn 15: this looks like quite a good corner. But until we see the gradients, it’s difficult to say too much.

2011 winner Sebastian Vettel
Mark’s place 4th
Race date 28 Oct 2012
Circuit name Buddh International Circuit
No. of laps 60
Circuit length 5.125 km
Race distance 307.5 km
Lap record 1:27.249 – S Vettel (2011)
On the track challenge
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AS A MATTER OF FACT…

  • While designing the Buddh International Circuit, track architect Hermann Tilke consulted the teams about the layout – and it showed. “It’s a really rewarding circuit to drive,” says Mark. “There are several overtaking spots too, so it has a bit of everything.”
  • Mark started last year’s inaugural Indian Grand Prix on the front row. He went on to finish fourth in the 60-lap race.
  • Mark isn’t the only Australian competing on Indian soil this year. Throughout April Australia’s best cricketers are playing in the Indian Premier League series, including Shane Warne and Mark’s friend Brad Haddin.
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Rose CSD POSTED October 30th, 2011

Three races to end the 2011 season championship…
In India wait you a new track and will be the first time to all drivers:a good chance to amaze everyone
At the moment that traffic lightschanges it from red to green and the RACE starts…a good “soundtrack” would be “THE
SITUATION” by The Black Eyed Peas
GOOD LUCK

Dina A. POSTED October 29th, 2011

Hi Mark,
have a clean weekend and enjoy the race at the new circuit!! Be the fastest and please, please be safe!!
Yes, yes, yes, australian anthem on sunday! Can’t wait..even though I’m a proud greek..

COME ON CHAMP, YOU’LL DO IT!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Charlotte POSTED October 29th, 2011

Good luck this weekend Mark, you are the best!

Mathias POSTED October 28th, 2011

Best of luck Mark, wish you the best!

John POSTED October 28th, 2011

Hope you’re going to be the first driver to win the Indian Grand Prix!
Good luck Mark!

mariella POSTED October 28th, 2011

Best wishes this weekend, love you.

Petra POSTED October 26th, 2011

Hi Mark, have a safe trip to New Delhi.
Good luck for the race, take care! I am sure we’ll see you on the podium,this time with a big smile!
Cheers from China

Archita POSTED October 22nd, 2011

Mark, be the first to conquer a maiden track and win on our Indian soil. I will be watching the race and praying for you. Wish you all the best.

A Raman POSTED October 21st, 2011

Mark it is time for your first win here on this all new circuit. Think consistency and what it takes to win.

Michael POSTED October 19th, 2011

I had every intention to watch the start of the Wallabies at the pub last week but I could not leave home until your scrap with Lewis was over! What intense, on the edge racing. I have never heard the commentators Especially Coulthard enjoy calling the race so much as they did for the last 15 laps. Good luck in India!

Petra POSTED October 18th, 2011

Hi Mark, I’m looking forward to this race weekend in India too. In the last race in Korea, you showed, that you can do perfect starts. Now, try to drive the perfect lap in Q3 and then with a perfect start… you can do it. Get the highest podium! Wish you all the best.

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