Ecclestone: India GP preparations on schedule 22/10/2010 |
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Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone is confident India will hold a successful maiden Grand Prix next year, saying preparations are well on schedule.
"I can't praise it enough," Ecclestone said this week after a day-long visit to the under-construction circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi.
"Everything was much better than what I thought. The track is much better than many."
The World Motor Sport Council last month formally approved India's inclusion on the race calendar for 2011.
Ecclestone said India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, deserved to be part of the F1 calendar. "I had heard about India – I thought that is where we should be," he continued.
"We should have been here before. I am sure F1 will be accepted in India. It will expose India to the rest of the world. India can get out of the event whatever they want."
Ecclestone dismissed concerns about the October 30 race next year after the chaotic build-up to the recent Commonwealth Games in the Indian capital.
"There was so much doubt about the Commonwealth Games because of the silly media reports," he added. "That is why I am here. I saw the opening ceremony on television and it was better than the ones at the Olympics or the World Cup football."
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