Formula One: Indian GP allays ticketing fears

NEW DELHI: The inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix on October 30 will face none of the ticketing fiascos that have blighted recent sporting events in the country, confirmed, Ashish Hemrajani, the head of ticketing for the race. Organisers of last year's Commonwealth Games were left red-faced when empty galleries greeted athletes at most of the venues. Then during the World Cup, a massive demand-supply gap resulted in the ticket website crashing while police baton-charged ticket-seeking fans outside box offices in Bangalore, Nagpur and Ahmedabad. A focus on technology and good customer support will ensure the Indian Grand Prix is not blighted by ticketing problems, said Hemrajani.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 18th, 2011.