Indian Grand Prix 2011

henners88 · 19 Oct 2011, 07:34 (Ref:2973705)

I couldn't find a thread concerning the next race so thought I'd start one. What are your thoughts on the track if you have any? Here is a recent picture:

Has anyone driven around the track on F1 2011? I must admit I quite like it from the game but thats very different to real life. It has long straights, tight corners and elevation changes which in theory should deliver some exciting racing IMO. The picture does look an awful lot like Malaysia and China, but the rest of the track is vastly different I would say..

henners88 · 19 Oct 2011, 07:38 (Ref:2973707)

Apologies for not adding Round 17 to the thread title, could the mods alter this maybe?

Wild Dog · 19 Oct 2011, 07:43 (Ref:2973709)

If I should saw that picture without text I would have thought it was Malaysia

I haven't driven it on F1 2011 game yet, but the map/profile looks exciting. And new tracks are always exticing first time.

Wild Dog · 19 Oct 2011, 08:59 (Ref:2973732)

I have just tried it now. And I must say that I like it, it have a good flow IMO.

Best lap time: 1:26:441

Don't know if that is fast or slow.

stripedcat · 19 Oct 2011, 16:08 (Ref:2973898)

Karun Chandhok mentioned it in a recent podcast. He said that it was very wide compared to other tracks. It will make some of the corners very interesting when it comes to overtaking.

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 19 Oct 2011, 22:56 (Ref:2974051)

It may be "fore-shortening" from the camera angle, but that pit exit seems to be on top of the first corner.

Marbot · 19 Oct 2011, 23:25 (Ref:2974068)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

It may be "fore-shortening" from the camera angle, but that pit exit seems to be on top of the first corner.

According to the circuit map, it's quite some way off the first corner. Very similar to Malaysia, I think.

Tathrim · 21 Oct 2011, 10:18 (Ref:2974658)

Looks set to be a good race. I'm wagering qualli will be won and lost in the tradeoff between Sector 2 (specifically Turns 10 and 11), and sectors 1/3, as the cars will have DRS to fall back on for straight line speed, much like with Spa.

The speed gain in the straights will make Mercedes quite strong, though.

Likelihood of DRS is the straight between T3 and T4, with a possible double zone being between T3 and T5 also a possibility, though probably not necessary.

**Born Racer** · 21 Oct 2011, 10:26 (Ref:2974660)

Getting a PS3 and F1 2011 today. I think this'll be the first track I try.

rallycrosscraig · 24 Oct 2011, 13:27 (Ref:2976029)

Is Karun chandhok getting a drive this weekend (race drive?).

I hope he does get a drive, its not as if that car is going to get into the points so whether its him, Heiki K or Yarno Trunddler the net result to the team is still null points.

No Points v's lots of publicity - what does lotus/caterham want?

Marbot · 25 Oct 2011, 12:52 (Ref:2976517)

Chandhok will not drive in Indian GP.

http://www.autosport.com/

That's a bit of a blow for him!

**Bononi** · 25 Oct 2011, 13:02 (Ref:2976522)

Official weekend thread starts tomorrow, with the usual preview and all information about the track, stay tuned.

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