Why did the Indian Grand Prix stop?
Why did the Indian Grand Prix stop?
In the 2014 season, the race had to be cancelled due to tax issues surrounding the FIA and the circuit owners. The tax issue arose because the Indian government does not see F1 as a sport, it in fact sees it as entertainment. So if that is the case then the government are owed more money.
Why is there no race on the Buddh circuit?
The circuit was best known as the venue for the annual Formula One Indian Grand Prix, which was first hosted in October 2011. However, the Grand Prix was suspended for 2014 and subsequently cancelled due to a tax dispute with the Government of Uttar Pradesh during Akhilesh Yadav administration.
Who won Indian GP F1?
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel celebrates after winning the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit on Sunday. Sebastian Vettel has joined the exclusive list of four-time world champions alongside F1 greats Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio.
Does Force India still exist?
Background. On 27 July 2018, Force India Formula One Team Limited, the operator of Force India Formula One Team for eleven seasons, was put into administration. By 2 August 2018 its assets were purchased by Racing Point UK Limited, a company created by a group of investors led by Lawrence Stroll.
Who was the oldest F1 driver?
Louis Chiron
Oldest drivers to enter a race
| Driver | Age | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Chiron | 58 years, 277 days |
| 2 | Luigi Platé | 56 years, 0 days |
| 3 | Philippe Étancelin | 55 years, 191 days |
| 4 | Arthur Legat | 54 years, 232 days |
Who won 2012 F1 season?
2012 Formula 1 season facts and figures. Sebastian Vettel won the 2012 Formula One World Championship for drivers. Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Räikkönen third. Red Bull won the championship for constructors.