Fast & Furious!!

In the personal front we always put our self before anyone and anything. We like to feel superior and always think that what I can do no one does it better. Our perception changes when we think about our country. We prefer to mention India as a failed state. Fair share of our citizen ends up saying  ‘In India? Impossible’. If one ask, how people of our country having such negative feeling against their own country then most of these blames must goes to our  politicians, administrator, minister and for the level of corruptions exits in all department. Recent past we acknowledged two international sports events and its shows that India is well equipped to conduct such extravaganza. First one was the Commonwealth Games and second was the just concluded Indian Grand Prix. For Commonwealth Games it is known factor that how Suresh Kalamdi and company made mess out it for personal benefit but Formula One was totally free from all controversies and it was one of the most successful sports event to-date.

The formula One is one of my favourite item among various sports events. My liking very much related to the success of Michael Schumacher and Ferrari. Last couple of years Ferrari is down but it never hamper my interest. Here is a few facts about this sport :

History

The Formula One World Drivers' Championship is awarded by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) to the most successful Formula One racing car driver over a season, as determined by a points system based on Grand Prix results. The Drivers' Championship was first awarded in 1950, to Nino Farina. The first driver to win multiple Championships was Alberto Ascari, in 1952 and 1953. The current Drivers' Champion is Sebastian Vettel, who won his first World Championship in 2010 and successfully defended it in 2011. He is only the second German to win the title, after Michael Schumacher who won seven titles, highest by any driver.

The Race

The race begins with a warm-up lap, after which the cars assemble on the starting grid in the order they qualified. This lap is often referred to as the formation lap, as the cars lap in formation with no overtaking, although a driver who makes a mistake may regain lost ground provided he has not fallen to the back of the field. The warm-up lap allows drivers to check the condition of the track and their car, gives the tyres a chance to get some heat in them to get some much-needed traction, and gives the pit crews time to clear themselves and their equipment from the grid.

The Men and Machines

The first Formula One World Championship was won by Italian Giuseppe Farina in his Alfa Romeo during 1950, barely defeating his Argentine teammate Juan Manuel Fangio. However Fangio won the title during 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956 & 1957. His record of five World Championship titles stood for 45 years until German driver Michael Schumacher took his sixth title during 2003. The machines are the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned FIA. The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which all participants' cars must comply.

Indian Grand Prix

The inaugural Indian Grand Prix, which hosted at the Buddh International Circuit, part of Jaypee Greens Sports City near New Delhi.  India is the fifth new Formula One venue in four years  after Singapore and Valencia 2008, Abu Dhabi 2009, Korea 2010.

Originally known as the Jaypee Group Circuit or the Jaypee International Circuit after the circuit's owners, the circuit was officially named the Buddh International Circuit in April 2011. The new Circuit is the part of the 2,500 acres, which also includes a 100,000 seat cricket stadium, 18-hole golf course. Jaypee Greens Sports City has similarities to Turkey, with a long main straight and a very long, sweeping corner. However, while Turn Eight was taken with an average corner speed of 270 kph, in India the corners are expected to be taken at 170 kph (Turn 10) and 210 kph (Turn 11) respectively. The lap time and speed will be very much dependent on the grip level achieved by the Pirelli tyres on the new asphalt surface.

The Statistics [ Top Three ]

Total Races Started

         

Constructor	Races Started	Seasons
Ferrari	829	1950-2011
McLaren	702	1966-2011
Williams	557	1978-2011

Top Three Championship winner By drive

Driver	Team	Total
Michael Schumacher	Ferrari	7
Juan Manuel Fangio	Alfa Romeo	5
Alain Prost	McLaren	4

Total podiums

         

Constructor	Podium	Seasons
Ferrari	653	1950-2011
McLaren	469	1966-2011
Williams	296	1978-2011

Total pole positions

Constructor	Seasons	Poles
Ferrari	1950-2011	205
McLaren	1966-2011	147
Williams	1978-2011	126

Total Championships

Constructor	WCC	Seasons
Ferrari	16	1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008
Williams	9	1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
McLaren	8	1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998

This Year Winners

Driver	Team	Points
Sebastian Vettel	RedBull	375
Jenson Button	McLaren	255
Fernando Alonso	Ferrari	245

Listed as one of the most dangerous sport yet exciting, one hour total entertainment. Hope without fail we can repeat it and show the world that it is possible.

!!!India can do it, Matter of fact India done it!!!