Delhi Grand Prix Delayed

On Friday, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone revealed his plans to hold an Indian Grand Prix from 2011 – 12 months later than previously thought.

Whilst Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi announced last year that a deal had been agreed for a Grand Prix in New Delhi from 2010, Ecclestone had his doubts that 2010 is a realistic target.

“It’s all going on as usual, but these things take time… Probably 2011 is what I want.”

The ambitious Indian plans were unveiled just over a year ago when the IOA publically announced it had received a letter from Ecclestone, stating the country could host a race if it met certain qualifying criteria – most worrying, one criteria is to build a circuit!

Neal’s View: Bernie is desperate to get in to emerging markets, like India, who will provide him with a lot of Wonga. But Formula One risks leaving the fans behind because many new tracks do not provide exciting races.