HRT Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan of India drives out of the pit lane during the first practice session of the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, October 26, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS
Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said Wednesday that the Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi will not be hosting a race next year after being dropped from the 2014 championship.
The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) is waiting for a final clearance from the sports ministry for recognition as a national sports federation and hopes that will pave the way for the race’s return.
“It’s unfortunate, but once the government gives the recognition, I am very hopeful that Mr Ecclestone’s concerns regarding the issue, will be satisfied,” Akbar Ebrahim, the chairman of racing at FMSCI, told Reuters on Thursday.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 7th, 2014.
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