Buddh International Circuit facts for kids
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| Location | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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| Time zone | GMT +5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| Coordinates | 28°21′2″N 77°32′6″E / 28.35056°N 77.53500°E |
| Capacity | 100,000+ |
| Owner | Jaypee Group |
| Operator | Jaypee Sports International Limited |
| Opened | October 2011 |
| Construction cost | ₹10 billion (US$400 million) |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke |
| Major events | FIA Formula One Indian Grand Prix |
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| Surface | Asphalt concrete with Graywacke agggregate |
| Length | 5.137 km (3.192 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:27.249 ( Sebastian Vettel,  Red Bull Racing, 2011, Formula One) |
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The Buddh International Circuit (or BIC) is a track (circuit) that had opened in 2011, which is used for motor racing. The main event is the Indian Grand Prix, the first to be held in that country.
The track was designed by Hermann Tilke, the FIA's most commonly used Track Designer.
The track was originally known as the Jaypee Group Circuit, after the owners, the Jaypee Group. The track was renamed in April 11, 2011
Images for kids
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Image of Buddh international Circuit showing the race course, paddock and gallery.
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An Aerial image of the circuit, as it appeared in 2021
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Force India racing at Buddh
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Podium winners of the 2011 Indian Grand Prix
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Pitlane walks - 2011 Indian Grand Prix
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Fernando Alonso racing at Buddh in 2011
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Prima T1 truck Racing at BIC
See also
In Spanish: Circuito Internacional de Buddh para niños
