BIC’s logo unveiled, characterized by tricolors from national flag
Jaypee Sports International, a subsidiary of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) has finally announced that the name of India’s first ever Formula One racing track would be called as Buddh International Circuit (BIC). The company has also unleashed the logo for the circuit scheduled to host the F1 Grand Prix in October 2011. The logo resembles a stylized ‘B’ in orange, green and white colors. While ‘B’ stands for ‘Buddh’, the curves in the logo represent the lines of the circuit. The 5.14 kilometer long race track is currently under construction. Officials have confirmed that the on-going construction is within the tight deadlines as the homologation is scheduled around July – August 2011. The site would be homologated by the Federation Internationale d’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of Formula One racing events headquartered in Paris.
BIC has been designed by the acknowledged German architect and race track designer, Herman Tilke. The man is also known for designing other international circuits such as the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, Bahrain International Circuit, Istanbul Park Circuit in Turkey, Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E and many others. Having 16 corners, high speed straights and essential variations in track’s elevation, the Buddh International Circuit has been designed as one of the most exciting circuits for the Grand Prix events. Furthermore, BIC is being built with strict adherence to safety norms. Besides having indispensable medical facilities, the infrastructure would also house facilities for media and could accommodate up to 120,000 people. The main grandstand is designed to accommodate around 30,000 people alone. That’s not it. The track has been apparently planned to hold other motor-sports as well including the MotoGP. With tickets going on sale June onwards, the inaugural Indian GP is scheduled for 30th October 2011. The US $400 million circuit is a part of the 2500 acre Jaypee Greens Sports City which also domiciles a cricket stadium housing 100,000 seats, an 18 hole golf course, a hockey stadium housing 25,000 seats and a sports academy. Experts believe that the GP event would be country’s next biggest sporting event after the cricket world cup.
Words: Amit Panday
